What’s a serving size?
Sure you know what the five food groups are, but how well do you know the recommended serving sizes of a particular food? While you
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Andy Phifer
Are your rodeo favorites calorie-laden culprits?
Before you reach for your favorite rodeo fare, consider the impact on your waistline. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is known for cowboys, concerts
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Eat this: Super Bowl food swap
Super Bowl XLVIII is upon us. But while you’re busy debating the game, health experts suggest thinking about celery sticks versus chips and dip. “You
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Consider safety when holiday shopping for kids
The holiday season usually means cold weather, time with family and, for many, gift giving that leads to a host of new toys for little
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6 Lifestyle changes to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease
Taking care of your heart and watching blood sugar can be hard in a world with fast food dollar menus, holiday dessert tables and hours
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Coping with diabetes during the holidays
The holiday season means taking quality time to spend with family and friends and taking time to relax from our usually hectic lives. But it
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By the Numbers: Sequencing the human genome through the cloud
A collaboration of research minds and cloud technology lead to the Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center’s recent completion of the largest cloud-based
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Is my food still safe? Decoding food labels
Knowing if your food is safe to eat doesn’t have to be confusing if you know the terminology. And there’s one rule that’s easy –
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6 tips for surviving seasonal allergies
Do you feel like everywhere you go – your office, school, or any public place – everyone is sneezing or coughing lately? This time of
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Parents should be cautious when treating kids for coughs and colds
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of every 151 2-year-olds is treated for unintentional medication overdose and 1/3 of emergency room visits
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