Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism.

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

Although metformin has been the go-to medication to manage type 2 diabetes for more than 60 years, researchers still do not have a complete picture of how it works. Scientists at Baylor College of ...

A compound found in psychedelic mushrooms may have antiaging properties. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have found that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, may extend ...

Six Baylor College of Medicine faculty were honored this year with the Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Excellence in Research for their outstanding published scientific contributions to clinical and ...

Dehydration occurs when your body doesn’t have enough fluids to function effectively. Dr. Sara Andrabi explains the symptoms of dehydration and who is ...

With the summer months arriving, some situations may cause changes to your sleep schedule. Dr. Philip Alapat, a sleep expert and associate professor of medicine in the pulmonary, critical care and ...

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, ...

An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the measles virus in Houston samples collected in early January 2025, before cases were reported.

Baylor College of Medicine was recognized as a top institution for medical research, earning Tier 1 status in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Baylor is one of only 16 ...

Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Educational Outreach has entered into an agreement with the Midland Independent School District (MISD) to create a district-wide STEM+M (science, technology, ...