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Published on September 23, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

Houston allergy data reveals large spike in pollen count over last decade

New data from the Houston area reveals spiking levels of ragweed, elm and cedar elm pollen as well as mold spore counts as we enter the fall season. An allergy expert at Baylor College of Medicine breaks down this information and other trends revealed by …

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Published on September 19, 2024 - 19:31 GMT

Healthy habits

Sometimes starting a new healthy habit can seem overwhelming. That is why cardiologists at Baylor College of Medicine say, instead, try cutting back on the Read More

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Published on September 10, 2024 - 05:19 GMT

Trying to balanced hunger and guilty pleasures? Penk neurons are here to help

People eat either because they are hungry or for pleasure, even in the absence of hunger. While hunger-driven eating is fundamental for survival, pleasure-driven feeding may accelerate the onset of obesity and associated metabolic disorders. Dr. Yong Xu At …

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Published on August 19, 2024 - 17:32 GMT

Serotonin-producing neurons regulate malignancy in ependymoma brain tumors

A study published in Nature reveals the functional relevance of tumor-neuron interactions that regulate the growth of ependymoma brain tumors. The study, conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, …

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Published on August 14, 2024 - 12:55 GMT

Understanding robotic surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery that has revolutionized the medical field, offering precision, flexibility and control that can surpass traditional surgical techniques. As technology continues to advance, the capabilities of …

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Published on July 25, 2024 - 20:07 GMT

Unexpected role of OTX2 drives aggressive medulloblastoma

In a report published in Nature Cell Biology, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, the University of Manitoba and collaborating institutions revealed an unexpected way in which the protein OTX2 drives the progression of …

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Published on July 18, 2024 - 12:55 GMT

A second opinion offers a second chance

What should have been a relaxing evening at home quickly turned into an emergency trip to the hospital that set off a period of fear and confusion for nurse Kailey Ratcliff. From receiving a discouraging diagnosis at a small hospital in a Houston suburb to …

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Published on July 12, 2024 - 18:16 GMT

Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for OCD

A recent study from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker to accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 20:57 GMT

Fossils of ancient chromosomes discovered

To explain this apparent contradiction, the researchers realized that the chromosome fossils were in a very special state, closely resembling the state of molecules in glass. “Chromoglass is a lot like the glass in your window: it’s rigid, but it’s not an …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 22:03 GMT

PFA ependymoma…

Researchers have identified unique 3-dimensional features called TULIPs in the genome of posterior fossa group A (PFA) ependymoma, a difficult-to-treat brain tumor diagnosed in very young children. The findings, published in Cell by a team of researchers …

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Published on June 29, 2024 - 00:15 GMT

Serotonin 2C receptor…

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models. The findings, published in the journal …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 01:04 GMT

Debunking dry drowning

Dry drowning is a common phrase used to describe an aftermath of drowning, but this is a misused term and does not accurately describe a medical condition. A Baylor College of Medicine emergency physician explains the effects of drowning. Drowning is the …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 01:04 GMT

Melanoma and misinformation

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, announced she has received her second cancer diagnosis this year: melanoma, a type of skin cancer. (Ferguson received this diagnosis just after finishing treatment for breast cancer.) Melanoma is one of the most rapidly …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 00:17 GMT

Mutated bone stem cells caught in a…

A study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals the molecular events leading to osteogenesis imperfecta type V, a form of brittle bone disease caused by a mutation in the gene IFITM5. The mutation …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 00:29 GMT

Study reveals new opportunities to develop cancer…

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have uncovered new potential therapeutic targets for cancer and new insights into existing cancer drug targets, expanding the breadth of possibilities for treating this disease. Using …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 18:46 GMT

Now boarding: Healthy airplane hygiene

Luggage, headphones and neck pillows are all commonly brought on trips, but some unwelcome invisible viruses may also be tagging along on your next flight. Dr. Mike Ren, primary care physician at Baylor College of Medicine, offers plane hygiene tips to …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 18:46 GMT

Yellow fever: Know your risks when traveling abroad

If you plan on traveling abroad this summer, especially to regions within South America or Africa, it’s imperative to be aware of your risk of yellow fever, a potentially deadly flavivirus endemic to these areas. Being an educated traveler is a critical …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 21:20 GMT

A new kind of neurology takes aim at Alzheimer’s

In our new eBook, you’ll learn how Baylor College of Medicine is pioneering personalized approaches for the prevention, early detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurological conditions. We also share some great ways you and your loved ones …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 19:56 GMT

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 12:55 GMT

Understanding inguinal hernias: causes, symptoms and treatment

Inguinal hernias are a common medical condition affecting millions of people worldwide. They occur when tissue, such as intestinal tissue, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles, resulting in a noticeable bulge in the groin or scrotum area …

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