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A person emerging from a pool while tossing their hair back, creating an arc of water.
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Taking a dip? Here’s what to know to protect your hair and your skin

August 6, 2024 Department of Dermatology,  haircare,  skincair,  swimming

Baylor College of Medicine dermatologists share haircare and skincare tips to remember before your next swim.

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A person seen from the side while swimming in a bright pool.
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What to do if water gets in your ears

May 13, 2024 ear,  swimming

Dr. Angela Peng explains what to do if water gets in your ears, how to prevent it, and the symptoms of an ear infection.

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A person wearing goggles swimming in a lake.
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Focus on fun and protect your eyes this summer

May 16, 2023 eye safety,  ophthalmology,  Summer,  swimming

Summer activities mean more time outside, but some can pose potential hazards to eye safety. Baylor ophthalmologist Dr. Masih Ahmed urges everyone to protect their

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Four children playing in the ocean near sunset.
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Water dangers: what to know before taking a dip

May 8, 2023 Department of Emergency Medicine,  Summer,  swimming,  water safety

Dr. Sara Andrabi cautions swimmers against swimming-related illnesses and dangers ahead of the summer break.

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When should you start your child in swimming lessons?

August 11, 2022 Department of Pediatrics,  swimming,  swimming lessons

Dr. Katherine Leaming-Van Zandt discusses the importance of swimming lessons for children and ways parents can help prevent drownings.

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Throwback Thursday: Poolside

June 11, 2015 Aesculapian Yearbook,  Andy Phifer,  Baylor College of Medicine,  History,  Houston,  Student Life,  swimming,  Throwback Thursday

Summer is here! Schools are out, pools are open and many students are getting a well-deserved break from their studies. From the 1998 edition of

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

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

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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