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Avoid bed bugs while traveling with these tips from Dr. Stacey Rose. #BedBugs
How to avoid bed bugs while traveling
Worried about bed bugs during holiday travel? A Baylor College of Medicine specialist shares must-know tips to check your room and protect your belongings.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Today’s the day for the School of Health Professions 2025 Commencement! Follow along for the latest updates on our Instagram account and watch live on our YouTube. #BCMStudents #BCMCommencement #BCMClassof2025
School of Health Professions 2025 Commencement
Watch the School of Health Professions Commencement ceremony for students in the Orthotics and Prosthetics, Physician Assistant and Nurse Anesthesia programs...
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December 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Can't make it to today’s Awards Ceremony for the School of Health Professions? Watch it live on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3KFDe0K #BCMStudents
December 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Dr. Oyetewa Asempa talks about postpartum hair loss. #postpartum #hairloss
We Asked 3 Moms How They Felt About Postpartum Hair Loss—Here's What They Said
While many new moms experience a wide range of emotions around postpartum hair loss, the condition is extremely common.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal explains astigmatism and how to treat the condition in order to get the best views of holiday lights. https://bit.ly/4pfWn8D #holidaylights #opthalmology
Holiday lights affecting your eyesight?
Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal explains astigmatism and how to treat the condition in order to get the best views of holiday lights.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What role does the gut's microbiome play in women's reproductive health? Dr. Ramakrishna Kommagani and others weigh in. #microbiome #womenshealth
The Gut Microbiome's Role in Women's Reproductive Health
Evidence links the gut microbiota and fertility to women’s reproductive health, influencing hormone metabolism, and conditions such as PCOS.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Lisa Froechtenigt, registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine, shares what you need to know about eating frozen meals. #frozenmeals #nutrition
Frozen meals: Are they good, healthy options to eat?
Lisa Froechtenigt, registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine, shares what you need to know about eating frozen meals.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Dr. Benjamin Deneen and his team take a closer look at the role astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells, play in the removal of amyloid plaques in treating Alzheimer's disease. #AlzheimersDisease
Improving Astrocyte Function Shows Promise for Alzheimer's Mouse Model
The study evaluates the long-term cognitive abilities in the mice with overexpression of Sox9 or elimination of the gene.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Dr. Ted Rosen talks about how the rise in the number of cases of antimicrobial resistance is reshaping how to treat them. #AntimicrobialResistance #Dermatology
Rising Antimicrobial Resistance Demands New Strategies | Dermatology Times
At Elevate-Derm Fall, Ted Rosen, MD, detailed how rapidly evolving resistance in bacteria, fungi, viruses, and more is reshaping therapeutic choices.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times of the year for people who have quit smoking or are trying to quit. Some of our experts share tips to stay smoke-free. #Smoking
Find support to avoid smoking during the Holiday Season
Our experts share tips to help patients who have quit smoking or are trying to quit stay smoke-free during the holidays.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, to observe the holiday and will reopen Friday, Nov. 28. #Thanksgiving
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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At @bcmhouston.bsky.social and St. Luke's Health, collaboration is key to providing the best patient outcomes.

When a rare #BrainTumor threatened Kathleen Gutierrez's balance and sense of taste, the expertise of Dr. Akash Patel and Dr. Alex Sweeney restored her senses: tinyurl.com/4wsanv57
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Dr. Alexander Saucedo discusses the risks and complications of premature birth for Prematurity Awareness Month. #PrematurityAwarenessMonth
Discussing the risk of premature birth
Dr. Alexander Saucedo discusses the risks and complications of premature birth for Prematurity Awareness Month.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
’Tis the season of malls, sales and hunting for deals, but when does shopping become a problem? Dr. Asim Shah explains the habits of shopping addiction and details how to carefully go about holiday shopping without overspending. #ShoppingAddiction
Ease your shopping addiction this holiday season
‘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 psychiatrist...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Dr. Karen Lawson walks through what boundaries are and how people can set healthy ones before spending time with family and friends. #Boundaries #Family
How to avoid arguments by setting boundaries with family
Dr. Karen Lawson walks through what boundaries are and how people can set healthy ones before spending time with family and friends.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Take a look at human intestinal organoid in this month's Image of The Month on From the Labs. #BCMResearch
Image of the Month: Human intestinal organoid
Human intestinal organoids, also called 'mini-guts,' provide a laboratory model to study human intestinal epithelial biology and the processes leading to intestinal disease.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Dr. Flor Muñoz and others talk about the safety and effectiveness of childhood vaccines. #Vaccines
Limiting childhood vaccines puts everyone's health at risk
Recent U.S. decisions about vaccines signal bigger changes to come that could threaten the foundation of the national childhood immunization schedule.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Baylor College of Medicine and Hess Toy Truck announce the 2025 STEM guide that includes the new Stock Car Racers. #STEM #BCMEducation
Baylor, Hess announce 2025 STEM guide that includes Stock Car Racers
Baylor College of Medicine and Hess Toy Truck have collaborated for the 10th consecutive year on a series of hands-on science, technology, engineering...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Dr. Candace Mason explains how you can stay fit and on track during this holiday season. #HolidaySeason #Fitness
Stay fit this holiday season with tips from an orthopedic surgeon
The holiday season often evokes thoughts of spending time with family and friends, gift giving and receiving, indulging in holiday meals and beverages...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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#NEWS: #BCMNeurosurgery's Dr. Ben Deneen recently received the inaugural Bert O'Malley Award for Outstanding Basic Research at this year's Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at @bcmhouston.bsky.social annual retreat.
November 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Dr. Brooke Thigpen and other experts discuss menstrual clots and how they could be a sign of endometriosis. #endometriosis
Endometriosis and Blood Clots: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Passing blood clots during your period isn’t always cause for concern — but if you have endometriosis, heavy bleeding may increase your risk. Learn what menstrual clots mean, when to see a doctor, and...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Dr. Peter Hotez named one of @usnews.com 2025 Best Leaders. https://bit.ly/49YLCCI #BCMFaculty
November 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Learn more about Dr Bert O'Malley and his key discoveries in molecular endocrinology and more. #BCMFaculty
Bert W. O'Malley: Father of Molecular Endocrinology and Cancer Innovator - OncoDaily
Bert W. O’Malley (1936–2025), the Father of Molecular Endocrinology, revolutionized hormone action research and earning global recognition
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November 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Loneliness and social isolation experienced by senior citizens does not take the holidays off. Dr. Angela Catic shares some tips to help. #Holidays
How to help a lonely older adult during the holidays
Dr. Angela Catic said it’s important to be mindful of older people during the fall and winter holiday season.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Dr. Oyetewa Asempa and others talk about a recent study on frequent bathing and eczema. #Eczema #Skincare
How Often Should You Bathe With Eczema? The Surprising New Answer From Dermatologists
A recent study suggests that people with eczema can bathe as often as they want -- but moisturizing while skin is still damp is crucial, experts say.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM