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Big hats, big smells – why you crave the food at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Dr. Tran Locke explains why certain smells create food cravings inside the body.

Can't shake the thought that you really want that second corndog when you're walking around the rodeo? It's not just you! Dr. Tran Locke explains why certain smells create food cravings inside the body. https://bit.ly/3P2XRFW #Cravings

Babysitting, raking leaves, packing food: Pia Hughes demonstrates strong community at BCM This Employee Appreciation Day, BCM Family honors Pia Hughes’ dedication to caring for others and inspiring those around her. Look for future stories that highlight Baylor employees.

Learn how Baylor College of Medicine staff member Pia Hughes demonstrates strong community at the college. https://bit.ly/4aT9iIT #BCMStaff

6 tips to prevent colon cancer Dr. Punam Parikh Amin suggests lifestyle changes and risk-reducing strategies which could prevent colon cancer.

Dr. Punam Parikh Amin suggests lifestyle changes and risk-reducing strategies that could prevent colon cancer. https://bit.ly/42v2N8V #ColorectalCancer #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

Boot scoot into the rodeo with comfort Before doing the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” at this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, remember that breaking in a pair of new boots takes time...

Dr. Esther Jonas outlines how to properly break in your new boots before you start two-stepping at this year’s Rodeo. #Rodeo #Boots

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We're back looking for a three-peat in @statnews.com Madness! Vote today for our entry on psilocybin boosting lifespan in research models. #STATMadness

Dispelling nutrition myths Roberta Anding discusses common nutrition myths and offers tips for how to eat healthy.

Roberta Anding breaks down some common nutrition myths for us and simplifies how to eat healthy. #Nutrition #NutritionMonth

High blood pressure and heart health: What you need to know Dr. Christie Ballantyne breaks down the relationship between high blood pressure and heart health.

Dr. Christie Ballantyne shares more about high blood pressure and heart health. https://bit.ly/4004Wtk #hearthealth

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Happy Thank a Resident Day! We want to thank all of our residents for everything they do for the Baylor Community! #ThankAResidentDay

Baylor St. Luke's First in U.S. with New Precision Surgery Tech New AI-assisted imaging system enhances precision and efficiency in minimally invasive procedures Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, a member of CommonSpirit, has once again positioned itself at the fo...

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center debuts groundbreaking new imaging system designed to support complex, minimally invasive procedures. https://bit.ly/4tSi0P7 #BaylorMedicine

Connecting the dots between cause-effect events in Alzheimer’s disease This cross-species approach reveals that some paths seem to aggravate the disease while others may protect against it.

A cross-species approach connects the dots between cause-effect events in Alzheimer’s disease. https://bit.ly/4rBXCAc #AlzheimersDisease

BCM Temple hosts first Faculty Awards Ceremony This February, the Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development hosted the inaugural BCM-Temple Faculty Awards Ceremony, recognizing promoted faculty and honoring recipients of the Best Core C…

Baylor College of Medicine Temple hosts first Faculty Awards Ceremony. https://bit.ly/3OASm12 #BCMFaculty

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Learn more about bile duct and gallbladder cancer. https://bit.ly/36QJ9co #BileDuctCancerAwarenessMonth #GallbladderCancerAwarenessMonth

Signs your child may need glasses Dr. Christina Weng says noticing signs of vision loss is especially significant in young children....

Dr. Christina Weng talks about the signs that your child may need glasses. #LowVisionAwwarenessMonth

Motivating children to move: The importance of youth sports It’s never too early for children to get into physical activity. The benefits include physical fitness, socialization and learning about teamwork. A...

Dr. Scott Rosenfeld explains the importance of exposing children to sports at a young age. #Sports #PhysicalActivity

How to handle failing friendships Dr. Laurel Williams shares some tips on how to see the signs and then navigate through a friendship breakup.

Dr. Laurel Williams shares some tips on how to see the signs and then navigate through a friendship breakup. #FriendshipBreakups

Dr. Mandeep Bajaj and other experts talk about type 5 diabetes and the need for more research on it. https://bit.ly/46IY5YO #diabetes

Connecting the dots between cause-effect events in Alzheimer's disease A study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals a path of cause-effect molecular events that can lead to Alzheimer's disease (AD). Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospi...

Researchers find a path of cause-effect molecular events that can lead to Alzheimer's disease. #AlzheimersDisease

Six Common Myths about Heart Surgery Is robotic heart surgery always better? Dr. Todd Rosengart debunks this and other common myths about heart surgery.

Dr. Todd Rosengart debunks common myths about heart surgery. #HeartSurgery #HeartMonth

Back to basics for heart health As heart month kicks off, doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say the first step to taking control of your health and preventing cardiovascular disease...

Dr. Christie Ballantyne says the first step to taking control of your health and preventing cardiovascular disease is understanding the basics and what they represent for your heart. #HeartHealth #HeartMonth

Tips to express your love and appreciation as a caregiver Dr. Julie Nangia shares tips to help caregivers show their love, appreciation and support.

Dr. Julie Nangia shares tips to help caregivers show their appreciation and support for their loved ones this Valentine's Day. #Caregivers #ValentinesDay

Winter Olympic injuries As the world collectively watches the 2026 Winter Olympics, we are in awe of athletes making their intense sports look graceful and natural. What we...

As the world collectively watches the 2026 Winter Olympics, we are in awe of athletes making their intense sports look graceful and natural. Dr. Michael Maier details common sports-related injuries across chilling Olympic events. #Olympics #SportsInjuries

Lings bring their love to Baylor, elephants around world In honor of Valentine’s Day, BCM Family asked Dr. Paul Ling, professor of molecular virology and microbiology, and Kay Ling, business coordinator for the same department, to share what keeps their …

The couple that works together, stays together! In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked Dr. Paul Ling and Kay Ling to share what keeps their chemistry alive and whether sharing a workplace is part of their formula for a lasting, loving bond. #BCMFaculty

Getting to the heart of GLP-1 With the use of GLP-1 medications on the rise, cardiologists are seeing benefits to heart health, and it might not all be related to weight loss alone.GLP-1...

With the use of GLP-1 medications on the rise, cardiologists are seeing benefits to heart health, and it might not all be related to weight loss alone. Dr. Layla Abushamat explains. #GLP1s #HeartHealth

‘Sticky coat’ boosts triple negative breast cancer’s ability to metastasize Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a strategy that triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells use to boost their ability to metastasize,...

Researchers have uncovered a strategy that triple negative breast cancer cells use to boost their ability to metastasize or spread to other organs. #BCMResearch #TripleNegativeBreastCancer

How to make better food choices without going cold turkey - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network Lisa Froechtenigt discusses how to wean off fast food and junk food without completely cutting them out of your diet.

Lisa Froechtenigt discusses how to wean off fast food and junk food without completely cutting them out of your diet. #JunkFood #Nutrition

Norovirus Growth Breakthrough Using Mini-Gut Organoids HIEs were used to identify why the growth of norovirus in culture stops and to determine methods to maintain growth.

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine worked with intestinal organoids to identify why the growth of norovirus in culture stops and to determine methods to maintain growth. https://bit.ly/4qmjpdO #Norovirus

The 'mono' virus raises the risk of MS and cancer in some. 22 genes hint at why. An infection with Epstein-Barr virus is a nonevent for most people. But for a subset, the virus can contribute to chronic conditions and cancer, and genes may play a role in that risk.

Researchers find 22 human genes that might make an Epstein-Barr infection more likely to turn into a chronic condition. https://yhoo.it/4rCHdLr #EpsteinBarr

Prostate Cancer Screening: Get The Actual Guidelines For Men, Why Doctors Don't Agree, And What You Need To Know To Make Decisions A new Super Bowl ad uses humor to promote prostate cancer screening, aiming to spark conversation and encourage men to get tested.

Dr. Jeffery Jones and other experts discuss what patients need to know when it comes to prostate cancer screenings. #ProstateCancer #ProstateCancerScreenings

Get to know some of the students from our different programs throughout our schools. Meet Riley Martin from the Genetic Counseling Program class of 2026. #BCMStudents

These 22 genes could put people at risk of long-term health conditions following common viral infection. Differences in these genes help explain why Epstein-Barr Virus can have lasting health effects in some people but not others.

Researchers find 22 genes that could put people at risk of long-term health conditions following common viral infection. #BCMResearch