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Dr. Christie Ballantyne, chief of cardiology
Dr. Christie Ballantyne,  say even if you have lowered your cholesterol and have been prescribed statins, new data shows you may still be at risk.
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Get the dirt on germs
Baylor College of Medicine’s Isabel Valdez sheds light on the hidden dirty places and items that germs may lurk.
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Kowalchuk Matas Brief Intervention
Baylor College of Medicine has opened a new family medicine clinic in Houston’s River Oaks area.
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Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan and Dr. Samir Sheth
New technology in deep brain stimulation is making treatment of Parkinson’s disease more precise and easier to maintain for the millions of people…
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Findings may promote adult heart tissue regeneration
An international team reports they have been able to open the possibility for treating heart disease by reprograming adult cardiomyocytes to a more…
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A team of researchers says disrupting a regular sleep routine can trigger the development of liver cancer in mice.
For most of us the blaring sound of our alarm clock is a signal to wake up, but often this noise can be too jarring. Dr. Philip Alapat explains how…
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Benefits of heart health supplements come with cautions
We’ve all heard the advice to take a fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids to improve heart health, but are you actually getting the benefits they claim…
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We provide personalized healthcare plans for seniors that address current as well as long-term needs.
The search for clues on how to live healthier, longer lives has led researchers at Baylor College of Medicine to look inside the cells of the worm…
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Drs. Yong Xu, Wenjun Zhou, Yanlin He, Zheng Sun and Pengfei Liu.
The search for a mechanism that could explain how the protein complex NCOR1/2 regulates memory has revealed an unexpected connection between the…
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Take a deep breath: the art of mindfulness
The practice of mindfulness has been a hot topic recently, but what does mindfulness actually mean and how does one practice it? One Baylor College…
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How to live your life to the fullest
Dr. Karen Lawson gives her advice on what it can mean to live your life to its full potential. 
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Step into the new year with the right shoes
If the shoe fits, you’re on the right track to achieving your resolution for a healthier 2019, according to Dr. Ronald Lepow, a podiatrist at Baylor…
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One year later: the impact of Hurricane Harvey on mental health
This August marks one year since Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area, and even now, many people are still feeling the toll the storm has…
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Michele M. Loor, M.D.
Dr. Michele Loor describes the basics of robotic surgery and dispels common myths. 
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Heart and stethoscope
As heart month kicks off, doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say the first step to taking control of your health and preventing cardiovascular…
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Smith Breast Center Director Dr. Matthew Ellis presents during the 2017 Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference.
Oct. 13 has been declared Metastatic Breast Cancer Day by the Senate of the State of Texas. In honor of this proclamation, Baylor College of Medicine…
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