Content Cold and flu season is commonly referenced, but don’t forget about other contagious illnesses like RSV and norovirus. Personal hygiene such as washing hands, not sharing food or drink, disinfecting commonly used items such as phones and doorknobs, …
As 2024 comes to a close, you might reflect on the goals you set at the beginning of the year. Can you say they have all been accomplished, and you can cross them off your list? If the answer is no, Dr. Asim Shah, professor and executive vice chair in the …
Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder more common in girls than boys. It is characterized by loss of acquired cognitive, motor, language and social skills after the first year of life as well as profound learning and memory impairments. …
Spreading holiday cheer during a busy time of year might feel overwhelming for many, but especially for Santa Claus. Preparing for travel, staying in shape and staying healthy can feel like a major feat for anyone, Santa included. A Baylor College of …
The holiday season is here — shopping, parties, baking and traveling! If your food budget feels tighter this year, don’t worry. With a little planning, you can enjoy the festivities without breaking the bank. Plan ahead and budget The biggest tip? Plan …
With Thanksgiving in the rear view, we can now set our sights on the next large meal (or meals) with family and friends as the winter holidays are upon us. Winter holiday meals are rife with nostalgia; Aunt Bea’s gumbo, your cousin’s coconut crème pie or a …
Content The Center of Educational Outreach at Baylor College of Medicine will expand science, technology, engineering, math and medicine/biomedical science (STEMM) curriculum programs at select Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) schools …
What are varicose veins? What causes them? Are they harmful or just annoying? Dr. Zachary Pallister, Baylor vascular surgeon, treats these and other vascular conditions. He explains that chronic venous insufficiency (which can lead to varicose and spider …
Content Baylor College of Medicine welcomed nine new members to its Board of Advisors. The Board of Advisors, a non-fiduciary appointed group, works closely with the College’s Board of Trustees to provide counsel and support for advancing the strategic …
Madison Kocian’s past and present careers collided when she attended the 2024 Paris Olympics while completing a virtual, clinical core rotation course for the Physician Assistant Program in Baylor College of Medicine’s School of Health Professions. Kocian, …
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about diabetes, its potential complications and how proactive management can improve quality of life. Nearly one in 10 people in the U.S. have diabetes and millions more have pre-diabetes. …
Osteoarthritis is the progressive degeneration of joints. Pixabay/V. K. Developing novel therapies for disease is a slow process that can take decades of trial and error in the lab before the therapy can be evaluated for safety and efficacy in human …
When a person is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or another chronic condition, it changes daily life for that individual, as well as the lives of their close family members or loved ones who may begin caring for them. Dr. …
Content Baylor College of Medicine and Hess Toy Truck are inspiring students around the country with Ignite Learning, the ninth in a series of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum guides. Ignite Learning is designed to be used with …
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine and collaborating institutions report in the journal Cell the discovery of BHB-Phe, a novel compound produced by the body that regulates appetite and body weight through …
Content “We at the Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinics are honored to become part of the Bayland community and serve the young populations who call this area home,” said Dr. Peggy Smith, CEO of the Baylor Teen Health Clinic system. “We are …
FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine spray, was approved in September by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for at-home use starting in fall 2025. Currently, it can only be administered by a healthcare provider. Dr. Pedro Piedra, professor of molecular …
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes issues within different organs in a person’s body, skin, joints and blood. The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans, and at least five million people worldwide, have a form of …
