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A person seen from behind. Their eye is visible in a mirror, and they're reaching a contact lens up to their eye.
Momentum

Contact lenses 101

September 11, 2024 Artificial Tears,  Contact Lenses,  Glasses,  ophthalmology

Dr. Masih Ahmed provides tips for contact lens wearers, including best practices, an overview of types of lenses and information on risks.

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A person reaching up to a handhold while bouldering up a wall.
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Rock out your bouldering workout

September 10, 2024 bouldering,  indoor rock climbing

Climbing enthusiast and assistant professor of family and community Medicine Dr. Mike Ren offers health tips for new and experienced climbers.

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A black woman with long braids outside looking across the horizon.
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Braids for curly and coily hair: Baylor dermatologist weighs in

September 9, 2024 Braids,  Coily Hair,  Curly Hair,  Skin of Color Clinic,  Skincare 101

Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde shares her expertise on taking care of braids for people with curly or coily textured hair.

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A 3D illustration of the Lassa fever virus. Several bean-shaped globs with disc-like bumps all across them.
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Impact of Lassa Fever and its connection with the environment in endemic communities

September 5, 2024 Lassa fever,  RNA virus,  West Africa

Enrique Martinez discusses the challenges Lassa fever poses for West Africa and sheds light on public health strategies to combat it.

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A person blow drying their long and curly hair.
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Haircare 102: scalp care, hot tools and more

September 3, 2024 haircare 101,  Scalp,  Skin of Color Clinic,  Wet hair

Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde shares tips about scalp care, using hot tools on your hair and whether you should sleep with wet hair.

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Turf and grass burns

August 29, 2024 football,  grass burn,  soccer,  turf burn

Dr. Mike Ren has tips for the prevention and treatment of turf and grass burns, a common wound for football and soccer players.

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Road tripping with incontinence: A comprehensive guide

August 27, 2024 incontinence,  road trip

Baylor College of Medicine urologist Dr. Rotimi Nettey offers tips to help people with incontinence navigate the open road with confidence.

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Staying safe during heated workouts

August 26, 2024 cardio,  Heated workout,  spin,  Sweat,  yoga

Heated workouts have grown in popularity, but they can place a strain on the body. Dr. Candace Mason gives advice to those starting out.

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A potential solution for the obesity struggle

August 22, 2024 GLP-1,  Obesity,  Weight Loss,  weight management

Dr. Olubunmi Oladunjoye discusses GLP-1 medications for weight management, including their rise in popularity and possible side effects.

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Managing ADHD in adulthood

August 20, 2024 ADHD,  adult,  diagnosis,  focus

Adults with ADHD typically report difficulties with attention, staying focused, staying on top of work-related tasks and getting distracted.

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