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Stabilizing chromosome ends may treat age-related disease
A study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has uncovered a new strategy that can potentially treat age-related disease and decline. 
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High-fructose corn syrup promotes intestinal tumors in mice
Researchers found consuming a daily modest amount of high-fructose corn syrup can accelerate the growth of intestinal tumors in mouse models of the…
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Study analyzes family leave policies at schools of public health
A new study examines the parental leave, childcare and breastfeeding policies for faculty and staff at the top 25 schools of public health across the…
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Researchers uncover aspirin’s effects on platelet rich plasma
A collaborative study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine explores the effects of aspirin on a new biologic therapy, platelet rich…
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A new grant to Baylor College of Medicine will build on the ongoing SPARK for Autism research study by focusing on fighting disparities and lack of…
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A study looking at safety of a new drug has found it does not increase overall adverse events or serious adverse events when compared to placebo.
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An expert at Baylor College of Medicine offers his advice on dealing with the grief that may come with Father’s Day for those who have lost a father or a child.
A Baylor College of Medicine expert discusses the potential impact of the new ketamine-based treatment recently approved by the FDA, which is being…
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Shortages of pediatric cancer medicines threaten outcomes
Shortages of essential chemotherapy drugs for children undergoing cancer treatment has been an increasingly frequent obstacle for patients and…
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DNA
A study has opened a window into the complexity of the genetic changes in a small region of chromosome 17 that lead to two rare conditions.
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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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Hugo J. Bellen, D.V.M., Ph.D.
A collaborative study suggests potential new therapeutic strategies or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Researchers: tool can identify human trafficking victims
Researchers report a screening tool designed specifically to assess for human trafficking was more likely to identify sexual and labor exploitation…
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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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Two independent mechanisms are involved in tuberous sclerosis
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital find the development of tuberous sclerosis involves mTORC1 as well as a…
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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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As microbiome research matures, it is leading to a major reassessment of biological processes within the human body.
In a new study published in Science Advances, an international multi-institutional research team, led by the Human Genome Sequencing Center, reports…
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