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A Houston dermatologist debunks some myths about skin care
Posted on · While the worst of this summer's extreme heat may be over, you still need to think about sun exposure.
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Adapting to climate change in Houston (Sept. 12, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: This won’t be the last oppressive summer in Houston. We'll have to either deal with it – or leave. We discuss how to adapt to the Bayou City’s changing climate in the coming years.
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Houston mid-year: Health and the environment
Posted on · Houston Public Media's reporters Sara Willa Ernst and Katie Watkins review recent stories in their beat -- and what they're working on next.
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Addressing increases in syphilis in Houston and Harris County
Posted on · Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi shares why she thinks it's happening.
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Some Houstonians struggle to get a good night’s sleep — we’re here to help
Posted on · Sleep expert Dr. Sudha Tallavajhulah answers listener questions about sleep and sleep disorders.
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Deaths in the county jail (May 18, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: This week, the Harris County Jail had its sixth inmate death of the year. We consider how this compares to the trends of recent years and what the county is doing to mitigate it.
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‘The Last of Us’ spotlights the very real threat of fungal disease
Posted on · A local medical expert says the post-apocalyptic HBO series has brought necessary attention to a real medical threat. And science is lagging behind in its understanding of it.
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A love letter to Westheimer (April 11, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Texas Monthly writer Arman Badrei talks about his recent piece about Westheimer Road and what driving its 19-mile expanse can tell us about our city.
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How public hospitals can fill in health care gaps
Posted on · A doctor at Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital makes the case in his new book chronicling patients let down by the system.
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Can bedside manner be too well-mannered?
Posted on · We consider the communication challenges some doctors face when talking with their patients, particularly in discussions about nutrition and obesity.
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Agreement reached on I-45 (March 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A new agreement is in place that will allow the rebuild and expansion of I-45 to move forward, nearly two years after it was paused following concerns from numerous stakeholders. We learn what the agreement entails.
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New Year, New Diet? How to Make Better Decisions, Create Healthier Eating Habits, and Stick To Your Goals. Plus, the contemporary work of ISHIDA Dance
Posted on · Ways to incorporate healthier foods into your diet and how to achieve long-term success.
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Maintaining Fitness Goals for the New Year; Plus, the Latest on Damar Hamlin’s Medical Condition Suffered During Monday Night’s Football Game
Posted on · Tips on how to stick with your resolutions and achieve physical and mental wellness in 2023.
Health & Science
Long COVID: Tell us how it’s impacting your life
Posted on · Houston Public Media is looking to further report on the ripple effects Long COVID is having in people’s lives, whether financial, educational, physical or emotional.
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Boil water notice, and questions for a sleep expert (Nov. 28, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn the latest about the boil water notice affecting millions of Houston water customers. And a sleep experts answers your questions.