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From The Labs 

Your microbiome is what you eat

July 30, 2019August 1, 2019 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments Colorectal Cancer, diet, Fusobacteria, microbiome, Research

When you eat, you also feed your microbiome and influence the structure of the microbial community in the gut. Understanding how all this is connected

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From The Labs 

It’s all connected: circadian clock, microbiome and response to diet

June 30, 2017 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments circadian clock, diet, metabolism, microbiome, mouse model, Npas2 gene

Disrupt the circadian clock, and metabolism will change. Alter the microbiome and, again, metabolism will change. Would altering the circadian clock affect the microbiome? Dr.

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Rap1, a potential new target to treat obesity

October 19, 2016 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments diet, high-fat diet, leptin, Obesity, Rap1

Understanding how the body keeps a healthy weight is like solving a puzzle with pieces still missing. Some of the unknown pieces are genes located

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A single species of gut bacteria can reverse autism-related social behavior in mice

July 25, 2016 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments autism spectrum disorders, behavior, developmental disorders, diet, high-fat diet, microbiome, Pregnancy, Prenatal

The absence of one specific species of gut bacteria causes social deficits in mice. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine report June 16 in Cell

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How does your diet affect your skin?

November 17, 2015October 7, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Aesthetics Studio, Dermatology, diet, Dr. Rajani Katta, Dr. Ramsey Markus, Healthcare, Houston, Skin

Sugar, carbohydrates and acne? Oh my! Once considered unrelated, dermatologists at Baylor College of Medicine said research finds certain foods can cause acne to flare

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Checklist for a healthy lifestyle

September 2, 2015June 8, 2017 Momentum 2 Comments Andy Phifer, Cancer, diet, Dr. Jeffrey Steinbauer, Exercise, Family and community medicine, Fitness, Healthcare, Healthy Lifestyle, Houston, Men's Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Sleep, smoking, Sunscreen, Women's Health

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle could be a sure way to stay out of the doctor’s office. With that in mind, Jeffrey Steinbauer, M.D., chief medical

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From The Labs 

Diet at conception could have long-lasting effects

June 15, 2015 Ana Rodríguez 2 Comments Cancer, diet, epigenetics, Genetics, Nutrition, preconception, Prenatal

By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. What a mother eats around the time of conception can have a lifelong effect on how certain of her child’s genes

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Tasty and Nutritious: Try These Five Heart Healthy Foods

February 16, 2015February 2, 2018 Momentum 8 Comments American Heart Month, diet, Heart Health, Molly Gee, Nutrition and Wellness

Heart experts agree. Diet and exercise are a key part of maintaining a healthy heart. If you’ve decided to start an exercise routine and you’re

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Setting nutrition goals, no matter what your lifestyle

March 6, 2013February 28, 2018 Momentum 6 Comments athletes, Baylor College of Medicine, diet, Diets, Kristi King, lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

Each year, March is dedicated as National Nutrition Month. This is a great time to examine your diet and lifestyle. The Academy of Nutrition and

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