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Ten tips help prevent diabetic foot ulcers

November 24, 2017 Diabetes, Dr. Brian Lepow, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Surgery

From meal planning to regular exercise, there are a number of ways to help manage diabetes. However, one aspect of the disease that isn’t often

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This two-step approach can expedite finding answers to complex genetic conditions

November 16, 2017 animal model, Autism, cell line, HIPK2, MeCP2 duplication syndrome, neurodevelopmental disorders, Neurological disorders, PP2A

To function normally, the human brain requires the right amount of a number of proteins, including MeCP2. Having twice the normal amount of MeCP2, the

From The Labs

More than an anticoagulant; heparin also promotes appetite in mice

November 9, 2017 AgRP neurons, anticoagulant, appetite control, heparin, hypothalamus, weight control, weight gain

Naturally-produced heparin is well-known for its role as an anticoagulant. Heparin is also widely used as a medication to prevent blood clotting. “In addition to

Momentum

Tips and tricks for a safe and fun Halloween

October 25, 2017 Halloween, Nicole Blanton, Nutrition and Wellness

Whether you are going out with friends or having a family friendly party, Halloween festivities require preparation. While having fun is the ultimate goal, staying

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Loss spurs genetic testing, early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

October 3, 2017 Allison Mickey, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center

The day Sharon Shapiro’s daughter delivered her baby was nothing short of a miracle. What had been a relatively standard pregnancy for her daughter had

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A 12-hour biological clock coordinates essential bodily functions

August 31, 2017 12-hour biological clock, Biological clocks, circadian rhythm, circatidal rhythm, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, Research

It’s not a good idea to disturb the circadian rhythm on a regular basis. For instance, experimental evidence shows that night-shift workers who periodically change

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Adequate nutrition should be priority for whole family

August 4, 2017 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Dr. Stephanie Morain, health policy, medical ethics, public health

Earlier this year, JAMA Pediatrics published an essay about processed food and its impact on health. The author, Dr. Robert Lustig, describes processed food as

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A mouse model of human brown fat

August 3, 2017 adipocytes, animal model, Brown fat, human brown fat, metabolism, mitochondria

When it gets cold around you, your body turns up the heat to maintain its normal temperature. The heat is produced by brown adipose tissue,

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Pancreatic cancer: What you need to know

July 19, 2017 Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. George Van Buren, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Nicole Blanton, pancreatic cancer, Surgery

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 53,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017. Dr. George Van Buren,

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Hacking solutions for global health challenges

July 18, 2017 Baylor Global Health, Global Health, Global Health Hackathon

From a diabetes management app to oxygen in a backpack, hackers from diverse backgrounds joined together at the 2017 Global Health Hackathon to create solutions

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