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Breastfeeding advice and encouragement every mother needs to hear

August 4, 2025 breast milk, Breastfeeding, lactation consult, obstetrics and gynecology, pumping

Learn more about Dr. Susan Leong-Kee’s journey with breastfeeding as she explains the benefits and hardships of the process.

From The Labs

Scientists answer a 20-year-old question in epigenetics

July 31, 2025 CoRSIVs, diet, DNA methylation, epigenetics, metastable epialleles., Research

A study has uncovered new insights into what leads to lasting differences between genetic twins.

The Stitch

Surviving cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula: Sandy Tovey’s journey

July 2, 2025 Cancer, David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery, esophageal cancer, thoracic surgery, tracheoesophageal fistula

Learn more about Sandy Tovey’s battle with esophageal cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula, as well as her recovery after complications.

From The Labs

Estrogen and the brain team up to help mothers adapt to the metabolic demands of nursing

April 24, 2025 estrogen, estrogen receptor alpha neurons, hypothalamus, lactation, metabolism regulation, nursing, prolactin, Research

The findings could help understand hyperprolactinemia – high levels of prolactin in the blood – obesity, menopause and other conditions where prolactin or estrogen levels shift.

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Motion sickness brain circuit may provide new options for treating obesity

April 17, 2025 body temperature regulation, glutamatergic neurons, metabolic balance, motion sickness, Obesity, Research

A better understanding of how the brain regulates body temperature during motion sickness may provide unconventional targets for the treatment of obesity.

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From professional rugby to patient care: how Baylor Medicine’s SaberCats collaboration advances orthopedic care for all

April 3, 2025 Dr. Philip Williams, Houston SaberCats, sports injuries, sports medicine

Dr. Phillip Williams shares how our collaboration with the Houston SaberCats helps all of our patients have access to the most comprehensive sports medicine care.

A pregnant person's torso seen from the side, their arms wrapped around their stomach. A lush green wooded area is seen behind them.

From The Labs

Postpartum female preference for cooler temperatures linked to brain changes

March 25, 2025 body temperature, ERαPOA neurons, female temperature preference, lactation, mouse brain, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Research

Changes in temperature preference in postpartum female mice were associated with significant alterations in the preoptic area of the brain.

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Medical student-mentor teams in research: Anna Norman and mentor Dr. Nancy Moran share their experience with SOAR

March 20, 2025 basic research training, carotenoids, genetics of skin carotenoids, medical students, research mentor, SOAR

Meet Anna Norman and her mentor Dr. Nancy Moran as they have a conversation about how the SOAR program brought them together to conduct basic science research and how the experience is shaping their careers.