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From weird cravings to swollen feet, pregnant women deal with a lot during those nine months Some women even suffer from hand pain when there are simple, baby-safe options to treat the symptoms.

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After every play, we all see the athletes adjusting their mouthguards, but what do they actually protect? Houston Methodist sports medicine experts discuss important facts about mouthguards.

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With the coming of the new year, many people will vow to get in shape after overindulging during the holidays. However, not knowing the proper way to work out might do more harm than good.

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Before heading out on a ski vacation, most people prepare by reserving a room, booking a flight, packing their winter clothes and, of course, their skis. However, if they do not prepare their body, they might end up spending more time in the doctor’s office than on the slopes.

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For families living with Alzheimer’s, finding joy during the holidays can be challenging. By managing expectations and planning early, holidays can still be happy and memorable for every family.

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For avid runners, training for the next marathon never stops. While it’s important to focus on running faster or farther, Houston Methodist physicians encourage runners to expand their training regimen and are providing the following tips for training and protecting the entire body.

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If your Halloween costume includes changing your eye color, think twice before wearing cosmetic contact lenses.

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A microgravity experiment will examine the fundamental physics of the chemical and physical properties that control nanoparticles' movement through nanochannels -- something scientists know very little about.

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Dr. Brian Miles, a urologist with The Methodist Hospital, answer questions about prostate cancer and tries to help patients determine fact from fiction. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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Although disappointed by the retirement of the Space Shuttle program, a former astronaut and a biochemist who has flown experiments aboard the last two U.S. space shuttle missions both believe the outlook on research in a near-zero gravity environment should remain optimistic.

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Stuttering expert at The Methodist Hospital in Houston tells what the Academy Award-nominated film got right - and could have done better.

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As you work on stories related to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, please keep in mind the following medical experts from The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

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Dr. Christie Ballantyne is one of the world’s foremost experts on lipids, cholesterol and statins. His research has contributed to FDA approval for many of the stains on the market today, including Crestor.

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A list of experts who can talk about all aspects of swine flu from The Methodist Hospital in Houston.