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Avoiding sports-related heat injuries

August 7, 2023 • 12:00 p.m.

Signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses include nausea, fatigue, headaches and muscle cramps. Staying hydrated, taking breaks and seeking shade are just some ways to beat the heat and stay healthy.

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Tips to ensure a trip to the beach is safe

August 4, 2023 • 12:00 p.m.

Dr. Monica Thint has five tips to keep you and your family safe when heading to the beach.

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Staying safe in the sun

July 26, 2023 • 2:51 p.m.

When shopping for sunscreen, Dr. Raimer-Goodman urges individuals to consider broad-spectrum options that are free of oxybenzone.

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Healthy summer snacks

July 19, 2023 • 4:29 p.m.

When snacking this summer, consider nutrient dense options like veggies and hummus, fruit and Greek yogurt or homemade smoothies.

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Top tips for safe swimming this summer

July 12, 2023 • 2:39 p.m.

In an effort to diminish the number of drownings recorded each year, UTMB Health providers like Laura Ellender passionately share tips on how to keep children safe when swimming.

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Tips for adolescents and the grown-ups who guide them

May 17, 2023 • 10:48 p.m. by Dr. Beth Auslander

Dr. Beth Auslander shares tips for helping teens manage feelings of suicide, and shares ways parents can be a productive part of the process.

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Are tummy aches a sign of IBS? How to find out

April 18, 2023 • 2:44 p.m.

Just as in adults, IBS symptoms for children include repeated pain in your abdomen and changes in your bowel movements that could cause diarrhea or constipation—or both. What’s tricky for parents is that your child could have these without any visible signs.

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Preparing your child for surgery

March 25, 2023 • 4:12 p.m.

Planning a surgery for your child can be stressful and exhausting but being prepared ahead of time will help both your child as a patient and you as the caregiver.

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Clear Lake Campus NICU named Level II Facility

March 2, 2023 • 11:07 a.m.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has named the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Clear Lake Campus a Level II Neonatal Facility.

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Limit your toddler’s screen time

February 22, 2023 • 9:31 a.m. by Dr. Sally Robinson

Limiting screen time for infants and toddlers has the positive effect of limiting screen time for their caregivers so that there is much more face-to-face time such as playing peek-a-boo.

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Cardiac Arrest - What you need to know

January 12, 2023 • 12:00 a.m. by Dr. Ashraf Aly and Houston Moms

In the wake of the cardiac arrest episode experienced by NFL player Damar Hamlin, UTMB pediatric cardiologist Dr. Ashraf Aly took some time out to visit with our friends at Houston Moms to answer some important questions surrounding the heart and how it works.

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Doctors get personal about getting flu and COVID vaccinations for their own children

December 22, 2022 • 8:36 a.m.

In this video, these UTMB doctors and providers share that they got their own children vaccinated for flu and COVID.

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Staying safe this holiday season

December 12, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria and Houston Moms

During a recent chat with Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms, Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria covered some common seasonal safety tips to help everyone have a happy, healthy, uneventful holiday season.

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Ear tubes - what parents need to know

November 23, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Dr. Yusif Hajiyev and Houston Moms

Dr. Yusif Hajiyev, UTMB Health pediatric ENT, recently sat down with Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms to discuss ear tubes in children. From what conditions might prompt the need for tubes to the rules for swimming and bathing after the procedure.

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Halloween Safety

October 28, 2022 • 1:58 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson

Children need glow sticks, reflectors, or flashlights to keep them safe from cars while collecting candy.

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Third dose booster offers many benefits for children

October 27, 2022 • 4:40 p.m. by Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp

Like many common vaccines, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines should have been a three-dose series. The first two injections prime the immune system, and the third boosts it to provide a higher antibody response. In 5 to 11 year olds, the booster more than doubles the antibody levels found following the second dose. Additionally, boosting has been shown in other age groups to further improve the antibodies so that they better bind the virus and provide more protection against variants.

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Declining Vaccine Rates

September 21, 2022 • 1:07 p.m. by Houstons Moms Blog

UTMB pediatrician Dr. Lauren Raimer-Goodman addressed the public health concerns that are surfacing as a result of declining vaccination rates.

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Pediatric Eye Care 101

July 1, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog

UTMB Health’s Dr. Ashton Ehlers gives Meagan an overview of pediatric eye care-what to know, current guidelines, when to see a specialist and more.

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Puberty, Adolescence & Birth Control, oh my!

June 30, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog

UTMB experts Dr. Emily Calasanz and Dr. Beth Auslander share their tips on navigating the uncomfortable and unfamiliar waters of puberty with our kids.

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Seasonal Allergies 101

May 9, 2022 • 4:07 p.m. by Houstons Moms Blog

Board-certified allergy expert Dr. Jennifer McCracken joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss helpful tips and tricks about seasonal allergies.

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