Teen weight-loss surgery study shows reversal of type 2 diabetes
Obesity is a serious health threat to millions of children and adolescents around the world, especially those who are considered severely obese. Many of the
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Image of the Month – Cell-based trafficking of nanoparticles
Cell-based trafficking of nanoparticles is achieved through in situ uptake and transport of nanoparticles by myeloid cells. Shown here is the cell membrane of a
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Healthy Habits: Adding mindfulness to exercise routine
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers.
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Healthy Habits: Skip the elevator, take the stairs
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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Want support during facial procedures? Bring a friend
When Cathy Vincent first decided she wanted a partial facelift in 2004, she consulted with friends in the medical field and chose her first doctor
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The heroes in plain sight
Walking among us, usually unbeknownst to us, are people who have experienced war. My grandfather and two of his brothers fought with the U.S. Army
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Keep your July 4 celebration safe
Planning an outdoor barbecue or a day at the lake or pool over Independence Day? Experts at Baylor College of Medicine offer these reminders to
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Scavenger hunt helps pediatric bariatric support group put theory into practice
What’s the best way to get teens at their bariatric surgery classes excited about healthy food? For several years, students from Baylor College of Medicine’s
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Meniscal root is important secondary stabilizer in the knee
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the central part of the knee that stabilizes the knee during cutting and pivoting activities, such
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Getting comfortable with minimally invasive cardiac surgery
As minimally invasive surgical techniques become more widely available, how can cardiothoracic surgeons prepare themselves, healthcare teams and their patients? Three experts, including Dr. Todd
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