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Throwback Thursday: Father’s Day

June 18, 2015 Father's Day, History, Sleep, Throwback Thursday

Father’s Day is this weekend. Lots of dads are probably going to spend time relaxing or doing something fun with their children. When you’re a

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New center offers solutions to help move Baylor discoveries from bench to bedside

June 17, 2015 Andrew Wooten, Houston, Innovative Development Center, 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. When scientists receive research training,

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Students mean business at Baylor’s summer programs

June 16, 2015 Baccalaureate/M.D. Programs, Community, Dipali Pathak, Education, Events, Healthcare, Honors Premedical Academy at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University, Houston, Joint Admission Medical Program/DocPrep Leadership Program, Research, SMART program, Student Life

While many schools find their hallways a little emptier in the summer months, the halls at Baylor College of Medicine are full of enthusiastic high

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Hydration with a twist

June 15, 2015 Community, Healthcare, Heat, Houston, hydration, Kristi King, Nutrition and Wellness, Summer

Water is the best type of hydration for our bodies, and although we can get tired of it at times, we don’t want the calories

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Celebrating strides on #WhiteOutCancerDay

June 12, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Cancer, Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Healthcare, Houston, Immunotherapy, Research, T cell therapy, White Out Cancer Day

In recognition of National Cancer Immunotherapy Month and today’s “White Out Cancer Day,” we celebrate significant advances in immunotherapy and its ability to treat cancer.

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Throwback Thursday: Poolside

June 11, 2015 Aesculapian Yearbook, Andy Phifer, Baylor College of Medicine, History, Houston, Student Life, swimming, Throwback Thursday

Summer is here! Schools are out, pools are open and many students are getting a well-deserved break from their studies. From the 1998 edition of

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Reach for these egg alternatives

June 10, 2015 baking, eggs, food swap, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Roberta Anding

The avian flu may have caused an egg shortage for some grocery stores, but Roberta Anding, registered dietitian with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas

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Skin cancer: Reduce your risks

June 9, 2015 Cancer, Dermatology, Dr. Ida Orengo, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, Skin Cancer, Sunscreen

Baylor College of Medicine dermatologist Dr. Ida Orengo says there are two easy precautions you can take to help reduce your risk for developing skin

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Breaking bad moods with these tips

June 8, 2015 Andy Phifer, Anxiety, Depression, Dr. Sanjay Mathew, Healthcare, Houston, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Mental Health, Mood, Psychiatry, Stress

We’re all human, and we all feel a little blue sometimes. And for many people, it isn’t easy to get out of a bad mood.

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Don’t get burned: Wear sunblock, read labels

June 5, 2015 Dermatology, Dr. Ramsey Markus, Healthcare, Houston, Summer, sun, Sun Tan, sunblock, sunburn, Sunscreen

Summer is here. That means outdoor fun and, if you’re not careful, sunburns. Besides using hats or limiting time outdoors, pay attention to labels when