After experiencing catastrophic storms from near and far, anxiety might creep up when you hear about the next weather event.

Following the tragic July 4 floods in Texas, children might feel their grief set in as they return to school. Some will ...

The digestive system’s rhythms are controlled by body clock genes, as well as lesser-known regulators called noncanonical ...

The start of a new year for many means the start of a new health and fitness journey. Claire Edgemon, senior registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine, provides insight on how knowing your ...

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have found more evidence that dry fasting (fasting without food or liquid intake) from dawn to dusk can play an important role in overall health. In a new ...

Previous research has implicated fungi in chronic neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, but there is limited understanding of how these common microbes could be involved in the ...

Vitamin D is vital for numerous bodily functions. While sunlight is the primary source of vitamin D, record high temperatures this summer may dissuade people from spending time in the sun. An expert ...

Socialization is crucial to children’s development from an early age, shaping their skills and fostering companionship and empathy. Relationships teach young children about perspective, taking turns ...

Physical activity at any age is crucial and can reduce the risk of different illnesses and chronic diseases. As people grow older, an active lifestyle becomes increasingly more important. No matter ...

Many people recovering from COVID-19 have reported prolonged loss of smell. For some, the symptom may last several months after other symptoms resolve. Otolaryngologists at Baylor College of Medicine ...

Extreme heat this summer is affecting people across the country – mentally as well as physically. While heat can make anyone irritable, the impact can go beyond that, especially for people with mental ...

While Alzheimer’s disease is mostly considered a disorder of the brain, emerging evidence suggests that the condition also affects other organs of the body. Working with the laboratory fruit fly, ...