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A person rubbing sunscreen onto their legs on a sandy beach.
Momentum

Mineral vs. chemical sunscreens

August 15, 2024 chemical,  mineral,  skincare,  Sunscreen

Dr. John Wolf breaks down the two core characteristics of sunscreen that protect against harmful rays – mineral and chemical.

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The Stitch

Melanoma and misinformation: Baylor Medicine experts address royal skin cancer diagnosis and TikTok sunscreen claims

June 26, 2024 melanoma,  Skin Cancer,  Sunscreen,  TikTok

Dr. Ida Orengo says regularly examining moles and seeking medical advice if you notice changes is crucial to detecting skin cancer.

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A mole on an arm as seen through a lens of a magnifying glass.
The Stitch

Understanding melanoma with a surgical oncologist

May 22, 2024 melanoma,  Skin Cancer,  Sunscreen,  UV exposure

We sat down with Dr. E. Ramsay Camp to answer some common questions about a deadly form of skin cancer during Melanoma Awareness Month.

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A person wearing a bikini sitting by a pool. They are wearing sunglasses and rubbing suntan lotion on their arms.
Momentum

Don’t bake your tan, fake it

June 14, 2022 Skin,  Sunscreen,  tanning

Many people enjoy relaxing by the pool or on the beach to catch a few rays during the dog days of summer. And while they

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Momentum

Throwback Thursday: Wear sunblock

June 9, 2016 Andy Phifer,  History,  Houston,  Skin Care,  Student Life,  Summer,  sun,  sunblock,  Sunscreen,  Throwback Thursday

Summer is here, folks. Time to get a tan. These two gentlemen from the 1983 edition of Aesculapian yearbook, courtesy of the Baylor College of

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Momentum

Checklist for a healthy lifestyle

September 2, 2015 Andy Phifer,  Cancer,  diet,  Dr. Jeffrey Steinbauer,  Exercise,  Family and community medicine,  Fitness,  Healthcare,  Healthy Lifestyle,  Houston,  Men's Health,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Sleep,  smoking,  Sunscreen,  Women's Health

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle could be a sure way to stay out of the doctor’s office. With that in mind, Jeffrey Steinbauer, M.D., chief medical

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Momentum

Sensitive skin? Don’t shy away from sunscreen

July 14, 2015 Allergies,  Dermatology,  Dr. Rajani Katta,  Healthcare,  Houston,  sensitive skin,  sunblock,  Sunscreen

Does sensitive skin keep you from slathering on sunscreen? Dr. Rajani Katta, professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, said fragrances or ingredients are likely to

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Momentum

Keep your July 4 celebration safe

June 30, 2015 Dermatology,  Dr. Brad Scott,  Dr. Irvin Sulapas,  Dr. Ramsey Markus,  fireworks,  Healthcare,  hydration,  Nutrition,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Roberta Anding,  sports medicine,  sunblock,  Sunscreen,  Surgery

Planning an outdoor barbecue or a day at the lake or pool over Independence Day? Experts at Baylor College of Medicine offer these reminders to

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Momentum

Skin cancer: Reduce your risks

June 9, 2015 Cancer,  Dermatology,  Dr. Ida Orengo,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Julia Parsons,  Skin Cancer,  Sunscreen

Baylor College of Medicine dermatologist Dr. Ida Orengo says there are two easy precautions you can take to help reduce your risk for developing skin

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Momentum

Don’t get burned: Wear sunblock, read labels

June 5, 2015 Dermatology,  Dr. Ramsey Markus,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Summer,  sun,  Sun Tan,  sunblock,  sunburn,  Sunscreen

Summer is here. That means outdoor fun and, if you’re not careful, sunburns. Besides using hats or limiting time outdoors, pay attention to labels when

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Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

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