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Don’t let your skin turn into a nightmare on Halloween night

October 15, 2024 costume,  Halloween,  makeup,  Skin

Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde explains how to protect your skin from becoming a nightmare due to costume makeup on Halloween night.

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The thrill of scary movies and haunted houses

October 31, 2023 Dr. Eric Storch,  fear,  Halloween,  scary movies

Watching scary movies and visiting haunted houses might be some of horror fans’ favorite things, but why do people enjoy partaking in horror entertainment? Dr. Eric Storch explains.

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Halloween safety: Tips to celebrate during COVID-19

October 27, 2020 COVID-19,  Halloween,  Healthcare,  pediatrics

Looking for safe ways to celebrate Halloween in the COVID-19 era? See these tips from a medical resident at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Halloween eye contacts: Stay safe with these tips

October 21, 2019 Andy Phifer,  eye health,  Halloween,  Nicole Blanton,  ophthalmology

Novelty eye contacts could be the finishing touches to your ghoulish Halloween costume. But before you don those “purrfect” cat eyes or transform into a

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What makes us scared?

October 30, 2018 Dr. Eric Storch,  Halloween,  Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,  Nicole Blanton,  Psychiatry

Creepy crawlies, darkness and snakes… oh my! These are just a few of the things we commonly associate with fear. Dr. Eric Storch, professor of

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Throwback Thursday: Take a gamble

October 25, 2018 Halloween,  Nicole Blanton,  Throwback Thursday

By now you’ve heard about the Mega Millions jackpot that broke records. Unfortunately, we did not win [insert sad emoji here]. However, if you really

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Throwback Thursday: Halloween Costumes

October 26, 2017 Andy Phifer,  Halloween,  Throwback Thursday

Do you have your Halloween costume ready? Have you bought some good candy? Are you taking a little one out for a spooky night, or

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Tips and tricks for a safe and fun Halloween

October 25, 2017 Halloween,  Nicole Blanton,  Nutrition and Wellness

Whether you are going out with friends or having a family friendly party, Halloween festivities require preparation. While having fun is the ultimate goal, staying

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Don’t be scared: Know the difference between a nightmare and a night terror

October 23, 2017 Dr. Kevin Kaplan,  Halloween,  Julia Bernstein,  pediatrics,  Sleep

What’s the difference between a nightmare and a night terror? If you, as a parent, are awakened by your child’s screams in the night, either

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Throwback Thursday: Monster Bash

October 19, 2017 Andy Phifer,  Halloween,  holiday party,  Throwback Thursday

Going to a community Halloween party is one of the best parts of October in America. Between fall festivals, “trunk or treat” gatherings or office

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