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Women to find support from survivors with new Woman to Woman program

April 24, 2015 Cancer, Dr. Celestine Tung, Dr. Marian Yvette Williams-Brown, gynecologic cancer, Harris Health System's Smith Clinic, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, obstetrics and gynecology, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, support group, Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, Woman to Woman, Women's Health

A cancer diagnosis can be an isolating and scary experience. Starting May 4, patients from the Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women and Harris Health System’s

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Throwback Thursday: The social hour

April 23, 2015 Aesculapian Yearbook, History, Houston, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

When you spend enough time studying or working with the same people, you end up doing everything with them. That’s especially true on a college

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It’s spring time! But why am I hoarse?

April 22, 2015 Allergies, Baylor College of Medicine, cold, Dr. Mas Takashima, Felicia Carter, Healthcare, Houston, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, otolaryngology, The Sinus Center at Baylor College of Medicine, voice

Spring is here! Aren’t we so glad to be out of winter? With seasonal changes, people often experience upper respiratory infections, allergies or a cold,

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Beyond the lab: Research’s impact

April 21, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Christine Beeton, Clinical research, Houston, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Research, VIICTR

This feature is part of an ongoing series that focuses on VIICTR.org, highlighting clinical and translational research at Baylor College of Medicine. Christine Beeton, Ph.D, associate professor

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Microbiology: A career of learning and discovery

April 20, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Education, Houston, Mary K. Estes, molecular virology and microbiology, Research, STEM education, Translational Biology and Molecular Medicine Graduate Program

Mary K. Estes, Ph.D., is a virologist with a passion for solving microbiology mysteries.

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Recipe: Baked salmon pairs health benefits with flavor

April 17, 2015 Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Recipes, Sugar Heart and Life

Looking for a main dinner dish packed with nutrients? Look no further than the Baylor College of Medicine Sugar, Heart and Life Program’s Baked Salmon

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How is your voice today?

April 16, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Julina Ongkasuwan, Dr. Kenneth Altman, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, larynx, otolaryngology, voice, World Voice Day

Your voice can evoke passion, emotion, and information. But did you know that your voice could indicate potential health concerns?

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Reducing your risk for esophageal cancer

April 15, 2015 Barrett's esophagus, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and Baylor College of Medicine’s gastroenterology experts are reminding people that this type of cancer is treatable.

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Inside Baylor’s Optical Imaging and Vital Microscopy Core

April 14, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Mary Dickinson, Optical Imaging and Vital Microscopy Core, Research, VIICTR

This feature is part of a series that focuses on VIICTR.org, highlighting clinical and translational research at Baylor College of Medicine. Only within the past few decades

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Your immune system: The secret weapon against HPV-related cancers

April 13, 2015 Cancer, Clinical research, Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Dr. Andrew Sikora, Head and Neck, head and neck cancer, Head and Neck Cancer Program, Healthcare, Houston, HPV, human papillomavirus, otolaryngology, Research

Imagine the sudden emergence of a new, previously unseen viral disease that is rapidly approaching epidemic levels.