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HOUSTON -- (Jan. 15, 2026) -- The Board of Trustees of Baylor College of Medicine has named Dr. Jakub Tolar as its new president, CEO and executive…
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Of all the types of breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive and lacks specific therapies. TNBC also is more likely…
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When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and certain forms of dementia, researchers have known that…
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Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to conditions like Parkinson’…
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This image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Courtesy of the National Cancer Institute
A recent publication in Nature Medicine describes a novel immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer that has shown promising results in a first in-…
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Dr. Ihab Hamzeh has answers to some common questions to get you started on the right foot when it comes to improving heart health.
The Houston marathon is just around the corner. Experts from Baylor College of Medicine detail how to properly prepare for your marathon with…
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Spam phone calls, texts, emails and social media messages are rampant, especially during the holiday season. Scams are becoming more sophisticated…
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Baylor College of Medicine investigators studied the relationship between gardening/yardwork and osteoarthritis. Their findings were published in…
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Dr. Todd Rosengart, professor and chair of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, has been named a fellow of the…
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It’s never too early for children to get into physical activity. The benefits include physical fitness, socialization and learning about teamwork. A…
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The Crescent City Connection bridges connect downtown New Orleans to the west bank of the Mississippi River.
Baylor College of Medicine’s Office of Community Engagement and Humanities Expression and Arts Lab (HEAL) will host “An Evening of Memory, Medicine…
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Baylor College of Medicine will be a site for a new multi-institution project aimed at investigating preclinical drug safety assessments. The project…
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A close up photo of a man's front pocket with a bill fold holding credit cards to represent shopping addiction.
‘Tis the season of malls, sales and hunting for deals: a shopper’s dream. But when does shopping become a problem? A Baylor College of Medicine…
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism that clears existing amyloid plaques in the brains of mouse models of…
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Baylor College of Medicine and Hess Toy Truck have collaborated for the 10th consecutive year on a series of hands-on science, technology,…
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Researchers at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine have been awarded more than $15 million in grants by the…
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