When you need a way to turn 🔥 into ❄️ after you eat a whole lot of 🌶️
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How To Cool Your Mouth Down After Eating Spicy Food
We love all the hospitals in our Houston Methodist family, and we’re glad you love them too. This is why we’ve chosen to connect our Houston Methodist Sugar Land hospital page with the rest of the Houston Methodist system. Keep following us to continue to see the updates you love.
“My exposure level to everything has dropped significantly in the past six months, which has, literally, helped me breathe easier.”
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Asthma and COVID-19: The Silver Lining
“My experience has taught me to be open about my medical history, especially with family and friends. It also taught me to ask my family questions, because everyone should know his or her family's medical history.”
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Do Gynecologic Conditions Run in the Family?
When you 🍩 want to know, but it’s probably better if you do
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Is Added Sugar Bad for You?
"The steps we took to safely care for Ashlee are things almost any family can do."
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Our Self-Quarantining Success Story: How We Kept COVID-19 From Spreading Through Our Family
“With COVID-19, one of the things associated with the virus is not just the virus itself, but that there are a lot of secondary bacterial infections, secondary bacterial pneumonias — and those are all the types of infections we diagnose here.”
We took a tour behind the scenes with Dr. Long to see how our Diagnostic Microbiology Lab has evolved in the wake of COVID-19.
Tips to enjoy the sugar and spice and everything nice in your favorite fall drink. 🍂
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The Hazards and Healthfulness of Pumpkin Spice Latte Season
Your guide to a safe COVID pregnancy.
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8 Questions You May Have If You're Pregnant During COVID-19
Ok, but how bad is it, really, to eat inside at a restaurant? Our experts gauge the level of risk for various indoor activities.
Taking care of the Houston Astros looks a little different this year on their playoff run. Dr. David Lintner sits down with Houston Chronicle to talk about how his role as team physician has changed with COVID-19.
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Houston Astros team doctor shares his experience in playoff quarantine bubble
Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart, the more you eat ‘em the more you…..learn about flatulence. 😷
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Flatulence: Everything You Wanted to Know About Farting
Early voting starts tomorrow – have you made your plan yet? 🤓
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3nFVTZX
"In life, we have the power to choose how we feel about the hand that we've been dealt. With a cancer diagnosis, the only control I had was how I chose to deal with that hand. And I decided that I would do it my way...not the way that others said I should do it." - Prettysic
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What Breast Cancer Has Taught Me
We’ve said it before, but, seriously, don’t put it off.
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8 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Mammogram
Ok, so you found a lump. Now what?
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When to Worry About Breast Lumps
It’s time for back to school again, but this time, in person. Use these tips to keep you and your little ones safe.
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5 Back-to-School Safety Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Don’t ignore the signs and symptoms.
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Breast Cancer: What Every Woman Should Know
“It’s a big deal to have five. The complexity of doing it at one hospital — particularly in COVID time — is almost impossible.” Learn more about our 5-way kidney swap success story on Houston Chronicle
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She could have stopped at saving her husband. Instead they joined a 5-way kidney swap.
Ok but it has no calories. How bad could it be? https://bit.ly/3oBwIby
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Is Diet Soda Bad for You?
*yells at screen* He’s right behind you!
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What's Happening in Your Brain When You Experience Fear?
Ok, but the self-cleaning feature is kind of cool. 🙃
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Earwax & Ear Health: 3 Reasons to Put That Q-Tip Down
To travel or not to travel right now? 🤔 Our experts discuss flying, road trips, and staying in a hotel.
It might be time to think about eye protection.
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Is COVID-19 Airborne?
Tip #1: Probably don’t sit like a hunched armadillo.
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3 At-Home Work-Desk Mistakes That Can Lead to Bad Posture and Pain
Just in case you decide to travel this Thanksgiving.
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5 Tips If You're Flying During COVID-19
Make sure your Thanksgiving doesn't come with a side of COVID-19.
Even when faced with the challenges of COVID-19, our focus on learning in our hospitals doesn’t stop. We spent a day inside our OB-GYN residency programs as they care for patients.
“Medicine isn’t stagnant, things are always changing and evolving, as we can all see first-hand. Being around learners forces everyone to continue to learn and improve patient care.” - Dr. Danielle Beharie, OB-GYN Resident Physician, Houston Methodist Hospital
Does your day revolve around hitting 10,000 steps? Should it?
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What's the Best Way to Track Physical Activity?
Before there was maskne, there was just acne. 😷
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Adult Acne in Women: What's Triggering Your Breakouts
This Thanksgiving, pass the hand sanitizer — not the turkey.
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Stay Safe From COVID-19 This Thanksgiving
Provide a little holiday cheer this year by supporting our fight against COVID-19. Your donation will not only assist with COVID-19 research, but also provide a holiday gift to our patients. 🥰
Donate here 👉 https://bit.ly/3mo9Smk
What does it take to vaccinate an entire community? Our system director for wellness services discusses the forethought involved in planning to vaccinate every member of the Houston Methodist family.
This is not your average freezer situation.
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Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Needs to Be Kept So Cold (& What This Means for Its Availability)
“People come in, and they're afraid. They can't breathe, and that's a horrible feeling. When I see them breathing better, that's everything.”
We spent some time behind the scenes with Registered Respiratory Therapist, Laurie Dupre, on how her job has changed in light of COVID-19.
We know you have a a lot of questions, and our experts are here to help you understand what we know. 💉
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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates | Houston Methodist
With the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine currently under review by the FDA, it begs the question: what actually IS an mRNA vaccine?
The healthiest stocking stuffers for this holiday season.
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Health Gadgets Worth the Hype
So…are we talking more than just a sore arm?
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COVID-19 Vaccines: What About Side Effects?
Our frontline workers have started to receive the vaccine, but you probably still have questions. Comment below with your questions on the latest COVID-19 vaccine developments. 👇
Our frontline workers received the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in our hospital today. What did we see? Hope, relief and optimism.
Our Head of Spiritual Care, Bob Kidd, blesses the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine. Giving us thoughts of gratitude and healing as we take this next journey together.
“Let’s begin by giving thanks:
O God, we give you thanks for the vision, commitment and stamina of all those whose labor made this vaccine a reality in such a short time.
We thank you for the amazing network of transporters who have brought it to us safely and quickly.
And we pray now for the medical teams who will work night and day to administer these vaccines.
Pour out your healing power on all who receive them
make us good stewards of this great blessing.
Give us patience, give us fortitude and give us peace
Help us to grasp your hand and walk confidently into the future, knowing that you will be with us there, just as surely as you have been with us so far.
Be our healer O God, for all this vast world which has suffered so much and now begins the process of ending this pandemic.
Help us now, as we take this next step.
Amen.”
With the first round of COVID-19 vaccines arriving this week, we decided to run a simulation to practice how we are going to transport, receive, and administer the very first shot.
2020 has been a year, but we’re ready to end it on a high note. Comment below and tell us why you're getting the COVID-19 vaccine. #ProtectedTogether
The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. What does that mean for you? Dr. Dirk Sostman answers some of your most searched questions.
For when you’re “weighing” your options.
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Keto, Whole30, Intermittent Fasting & Everything In-Between: The Pros & Cons of Popular Diets
Despite what it seems – that fried food isn’t doing you any favors.
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Hangover Cures: No, They're Not Real — Here's What to Try Instead
Is it basically like hitting reset?
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Dry January: Is It Actually Good for You?
“This is an important day for Houston Methodist, as it not only gives us an opportunity to remember Dr. King and what he stood for, but also for us to celebrate the incredible diversity here among our employees, our physicians, and our patients.” - Arianne Dowdell, Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
As we were serenaded by the beautiful voice of Jolie Rocke at our virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, we reflected on how far we’ve come, and the vigilance we must continue to keep Dr. King’s dream alive.
How to make the safest choice for mom and baby.
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Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine If I Am Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
As challenging as this pandemic has been, the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine has offered a much needed influx of hope.
We spent some time with Dr. Ashley Drews, the first recipient of the COVID-19 vaccine in our healthcare system, on the day of her first shot.
What does it really take to turn those resolutions into a new year, new you?
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Habits: How We Make Them & How We Can Break Them
All of a sudden mRNA has become a part of our normal vocabulary, but is it really so all of a sudden? Dr. John Cooke discusses how the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine got developed so fast, and why we have already been studying mRNA for years.
How to make the safest choice for mom and baby.
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Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine If I Am Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
As challenging as this pandemic has been, the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine has offered a much needed influx of hope.
We spent some time with Dr. Ashley Drews, the first recipient of the COVID-19 vaccine in our healthcare system, on the day of her first shot.
For those days that you really feel like you can’t even — there might be a good reason.
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Why Are Workouts So Hard Some Days?
So COVID is mutating, but what does that mean exactly?
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COVID-19 Variants: What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Mutations
Unfortunately, not all calories are created equal.
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Empty Calories: What Are They & Which Foods Are They Hiding In?
What does it really take to turn those resolutions into a new year, new you?
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Habits: How We Make Them & How We Can Break Them
All of a sudden mRNA has become a part of our normal vocabulary, but is it really so all of a sudden? Dr. John Cooke discusses how the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine got developed so fast, and why we have already been studying mRNA for years.
We dare you to read this without yawning.
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Why Do We Yawn & Are Yawns Really Contagious?
For those days that you really feel like you can’t even — there might be a good reason.
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Why Are Workouts So Hard Some Days?
So COVID is mutating, but what does that mean exactly?
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COVID-19 Variants: What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Mutations
Unfortunately, not all calories are created equal.
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Empty Calories: What Are They & Which Foods Are They Hiding In?
What does it really take to turn those resolutions into a new year, new you?
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Habits: How We Make Them & How We Can Break Them
All of a sudden mRNA has become a part of our normal vocabulary, but is it really so all of a sudden? Dr. John Cooke discusses how the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine got developed so fast, and why we have already been studying mRNA for years.
Vaccinating our most vulnerable is no small task. We’re here for you, as well as our whole Houston community. Let's defeat COVID-19 together,
Sunday's game will be like everything else during this pandemic: different.
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Your COVID-19 Playbook: 6 Tips If You're Hosting a Watch Party
We dare you to read this without yawning.
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Why Do We Yawn & Are Yawns Really Contagious?
For those days that you really feel like you can’t even — there might be a good reason.
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Why Are Workouts So Hard Some Days?
So COVID is mutating, but what does that mean exactly?
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COVID-19 Variants: What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Mutations
Unfortunately, not all calories are created equal.
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Empty Calories: What Are They & Which Foods Are They Hiding In?
Vaccine Update: The extra doses we received this morning from the county have all been distributed. A huge thank you to all who were able to act quickly to make sure that the doses were distributed before they expired.
Please continue to stay safe and warm.
Vaccinating our most vulnerable is no small task. We’re here for you, as well as our whole Houston community. Let's defeat COVID-19 together.
Sunday's game will be like everything else during this pandemic: different.
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Your COVID-19 Playbook: 6 Tips If You're Hosting a Watch Party
We dare you to read this without yawning.
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Why Do We Yawn & Are Yawns Really Contagious?
For those days that you really feel like you can’t even — there might be a good reason.
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Why Are Workouts So Hard Some Days?
So COVID is mutating, but what does that mean exactly?
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COVID-19 Variants: What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Mutations
Houston, we have a boil water advisory.
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What You Can & Can't Do While Under a Boil Water Advisory
Vaccine Update: The extra doses we received this morning from the county have all been distributed. A huge thank you to all who were able to act quickly to make sure that the doses were distributed before they expired.
Please continue to stay safe and warm.
Vaccinating our most vulnerable is no small task. We’re here for you, as well as our whole Houston community. Let's defeat COVID-19 together.
Sunday's game will be like everything else during this pandemic: different.
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Your COVID-19 Playbook: 6 Tips If You're Hosting a Watch Party
We dare you to read this without yawning.
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Why Do We Yawn & Are Yawns Really Contagious?
For those days that you really feel like you can’t even — there might be a good reason.
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Why Are Workouts So Hard Some Days?
*sigh* Here comes another week.
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4 Things to Try When the Sunday Scaries Hit
It never really feels that humerus.
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Why Does Hitting Your Funny Bone Hurt So Much?
Just trying to figure out how to keep eating fries. https://bit.ly/3aN6oq1
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Are Sweet Potato Fries Really Healthier Than Regular Fries?
Put this on repeat: you’ve got this.
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When to Use Positive Self-Talk & How to Do It
Houston, we have a boil water advisory.
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What You Can & Can't Do While Under a Boil Water Advisory
Vaccine Update: The extra doses we received this morning from the county have all been distributed. A huge thank you to all who were able to act quickly to make sure that the doses were distributed before they expired.
Please continue to stay safe and warm.
One year ago, we treated our first COVID-19 patient. We’ve come so far, but we’re not done yet. 😷
Thank you to all of our health care heroes for everything you do for our patients and our community.
Wear a mask. 😷 Wash your hands. 🧼 Social distance. 🏡
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine was just granted Emergency Use Authorization – what does that mean for you?
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Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines: 4 Things to Know
“Hey Alexa – how long until I can get out of this cast?”
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How to Heal Bones Faster
For when you’re ready to blast that music, but at a responsible volume.
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Headphones & Your Health: Can Loud Music Cause Hearing Loss?
*sigh* Here comes another week.
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4 Things to Try When the Sunday Scaries Hit
We’ve administered more than 346,000 vaccines, and we’re averaging almost 30,000 more every week across our city. We’re proud to lead the way to make our communities safer. #ProtectedTogether
Although the state restrictions are changing, our policy has not. Masks are still required at all of our facilities.
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Update For Patients | Coronavirus Disease | Houston Methodist
On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the enormous achievements of women in medicine - in particular, our Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Roberta Schwartz.
As our head of incident command, she is on the front lines leading our hospitals through COVID-19.
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Houston Methodist's executive VP discusses COVID crisis management as a full-time job
One year ago, we treated our first COVID-19 patient. We’ve come so far, but we’re not done yet. 😷
Thank you to all of our health care heroes for everything you do for our patients and our community.
Wear a mask. 😷 Wash your hands. 🧼 Social distance. 🏡
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine was just granted Emergency Use Authorization – what does that mean for you?
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Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines: 4 Things to Know
We’ve administered more than 346,000 vaccines, and we’re averaging almost 30,000 more every week across our city. We’re proud to lead the way to make our communities safer. #ProtectedTogether
Although the state restrictions are changing, our policy has not. Masks are still required at all of our facilities.
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Update For Patients | Coronavirus Disease | Houston Methodist
On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the enormous achievements of women in medicine - in particular, our Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Roberta Schwartz.
As our head of incident command, she is on the front lines leading our hospitals through COVID-19.
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Houston Methodist's executive VP discusses COVID crisis management as a full-time job
One year ago, we treated our first COVID-19 patient. We’ve come so far, but we’re not done yet. 😷
Thank you to all of our health care heroes for everything you do for our patients and our community.
Wear a mask. 😷 Wash your hands. 🧼 Social distance. 🏡
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine was just granted Emergency Use Authorization – what does that mean for you?
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Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines: 4 Things to Know
What does it take to keep a hospital clean during a pandemic? We spent some time with Mary Waller, an environmental services supervisor at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital to find out more.
Cheat mode: Eggs are basically your secret weapon.
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Hangover Cures: No, They're Not Real — Here's What to Try Instead
We’ve administered more than 346,000 vaccines, and we’re averaging almost 30,000 more every week across our city. We’re proud to lead the way to make our communities safer. #ProtectedTogether
Although the state restrictions are changing, our policy has not. Masks are still required at all of our facilities.
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Update For Patients | Coronavirus Disease | Houston Methodist
On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the enormous achievements of women in medicine - in particular, our Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Roberta Schwartz.
As our head of incident command, she is on the front lines leading our hospitals through COVID-19.
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Houston Methodist's executive VP discusses COVID crisis management as a full-time job
One year ago, we treated our first COVID-19 patient. We’ve come so far, but we’re not done yet. 😷
Thank you to all of our health care heroes for everything you do for our patients and our community.
