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Weight a minute: Should you add a weighted vest to your workout?

August 14, 2025 cardio, Exercise, sports medicine, strength training, weighted vest, workout

Melanie McNeal explains how and when to use a weighted vest in your workout and discusses whether a weighted vest is right for you.

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Genetics and circadian rhythms: Connecting your DNA to your body’s internal timekeeper

August 12, 2025 circadian rhythm, Genetics, Space Health, Translational Research Institute for Space Health

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine’s Translational Research Institute for Space Health explore the human genetic variations that determine 24-hour rhythmic gene expression and disease risk.

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Does testosterone replacement therapy cause hair loss?

August 11, 2025 Dermatology, hair, hair loss, testosterone, testosterone replacement therapy, Urology

Dr. Blair Stocks and Dr. Oyetewa Asempa explain testosterone therapy’s effect on hair loss, as well as solutions for thinning hair.

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Summer heat nutrition myths: What are the facts?

August 7, 2025 Dr. Luis Rustveld, Heat, Nutrition, Summer

When it comes to heat and nutrition, Dr. Luis Rustveld answers some common questions about summer eating.

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What healthy foods should you have in your home during hurricane season?

August 5, 2025 Dr. Luis Rustveld, Healthy Foods, hurricane kit, Hurricane Season, Nutrition

It’s hurricane season and Dr. Luis Rustveld shares what foods are best to have in your home for your hurricane kit.

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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.

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Corrective options for aging vision

July 31, 2025 eyedrops, eyesight, Glasses, lenses, ophthalmology, vision

Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal discusses different corrective options for aging vision, including monovision and refractive lens exchange.

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Is there such a thing as showering too much? A dermatologist explains.

July 29, 2025 Department of Dermatology, exfoliate, shower, Skin Care, Skin of Color Clinic, soap

Dr. Oyetewa Asempa explains how to properly shower to treat your skin while offering tips on how to best wash yourself.

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Welcome new School of Medicine, Graduate School and School of Health Professions students!

July 28, 2025 Genetic Counseling Program, Graduate School for Biomedical Sciences, new students, Orthotics and Prosthetics Program, Physician Assistant Program, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine

Learn more about our newest students in the School of Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and School of Health Professions.

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Welcome new residents and fellows!

July 22, 2025 fellows, Fellowship, Residency Program, Residents, Trainees

Learn more about our newest residents and fellows as they start the newest chapter of their journey at Baylor College of Medicine.