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Stay Cool & Safe: Tips as Heat Wave Pummels U.S.
WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 – A record-breaking heat wave is spreading across the United States, baking the Northeast and Midwest with high temperatures and sweltering humidity. Everyone is at risk for...
Protect Your Eyes From Summer's Dangers
SATURDAY, June 15, 2024 – Summertime is primetime for the great outdoors, but that can mean new hazards for your eyes, one expert warned. Simple steps can help cut the risk, said ophthalmologist Dr....
Stay Safe From the Sun & That Backyard Grill This Memorial Day
SUNDAY, May 26, 2024 – Memorial Day means firing up that backyard grill for the season, hopefully under warm, sunny skies. You can be sure to enjoy the day without hazards by taking a few simple...
A Third of Young Adults Still Believe 'Tan Is Healthier' Myth: Survey
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 – Brianna Starr, 29, didn’t think twice about sunbathing without sunscreen, hoping to get a golden tan that to many connotes health and beauty. But when her sister was d...
One-Third of Americans Don't Know Vision Risks From Solar Eclipse, Survey Finds
TUESDAY, April 2, 2024 – A total eclipse of the sun is coming up next week, and many folks don’t know that watching it unprotected can cause permanent eye damage, a new survey finds. Nearly 30% of A...
Sun Plus Certain Foods, Meds Can Bring on 'Margarita Rashes'
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Slicing some fresh limes for that margarita savored in the sun could be a bad combo for some people's skin, dermatologists warn. Folks can break out in what are nicknamed...
Derm Dangers: Avoid These 5 Unhealthy Skin Care Trends
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 – Social media platforms are spouting a steady stream of unsafe skin care trends, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This is National Healthy Skin Month, and...
UN Report Warns That Working in the Sun Causes Skin Cancers
THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 (Healthday News) – New data from two United Nations agencies shows that millions of workers toiling under the sun's glare is fueling skin cancer cases around the world. Nearly...
Don't Get Burned Grilling, and Other Hot Weather Tips
SUNDAY, Aug. 27, 2023 – It’s always a good idea to use caution when having some summer fun – and that includes preventing burns from barbecues and other heat sources. An expert from UT Southwestern ...
Climate Change Is Stressing Out the Young, But Inspiring Some to Action
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 – Young people have high levels of distress about climate change, and a new study argues that their anguish could be key to fighting it. “People of all ages are being a...
Golfers, Don't Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without...
Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here's How You Do It
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 – Your body needs vitamin D, the "sunshine" vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer. An expert offers tips for boosting vitamin D intake...
Heat: How Much Can the Human Body Stand?
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 – Record-breaking heat waves are pummeling the United States and the world, causing many to wonder how much of this a body can take and still survive. The limit is somewhere...
'Browning Lotions' Are the Latest Summertime Trend, But Are They Safe?
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 – People are using “browning lotions” to tan quickly, but experts are questioning the safety of this trend driven by social media influencers. Browning lotions work with the s...
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