summer safety

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True or False? Sun Safety

How bright are you when it comes to sun protection? Take our quiz to find out.

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I Thought I Knew About the Dangers of Summer Heat

My normal weekend hike almost turned deadly

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Knowing How Heat and Humidity Affect Your Body Can Help You Stay Safe During Heat Waves

The human body is an amazing machine, but like all machines, it functions effectively and safely only under certain conditions

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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer

Skin cancer affects 3 million people a year. Here's how to do your best to avoid being one of them.

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5 Easy Ways to Get Healthier This Summer—and All Year Long

With its longer days and warmer weather, summer gives you the perfect opportunity to develop good habits that will carry you into the colder months.

Sunscreen's Secret Bonus: It Could Help Keep You Cool

Sunscreen's Secret Bonus: It Could Help Keep You Cool

Sunscreen may do double duty when you're outside on a summer day, keeping you cool as it protects your skin from the sun's harmful rays.

9 Easy Ways to Help Your Skin Survive Summer

9 Easy Ways to Help Your Skin Survive Summer

Summer is a great time to get outdoors and relax, but it can be hard on your skin. Check out these tips to help your skin survive summer.

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Are Spray Sunscreens Safe?

Sunscreen is vital for protecting against skin cancer, but the jury is still out on the safety and effectiveness of spray-on sunscreens. If you're going to use spray sunscreen, follow these tips.

How to Stay Safe When Thermometers Rise

How to Stay Safe When Thermometers Rise

As much of the United States continues to swelter through 90-plus temperatures and high humidity, one emergency physician is offering advice on keeping safe.

Beat the Heat on Your Summer Vacation

Beat the Heat on Your Summer Vacation

Before you head out for a sunny summer getaway, get familiar with the signs of heat-related illnesses.

Confirmed Case of the Mosquito-Borne Keystone Virus

Confirmed Case of the Mosquito-Borne Keystone Virus

The virus can cause a rash and mild fever. It's named after the location in the Tampa Bay area where it was first identified in 1964.

Summer Health Myths, Busted

Summer Health Myths, Busted

When you head outdoors this summer, you should be aware of some common health myths.

Understanding Sunscreen Lingo

Understanding Sunscreen Lingo

A recent study found that fewer than half of people understand the meaning of "broad spectrum" or "SPF."

When Are Mosquitoes More Likely to Bite?

When Are Mosquitoes More Likely to Bite?

Your blood might be a thirst quencher for mosquitoes during a drought.

Toxins in BBQ Fumes May Be Absorbed Through the Skin

Toxins in BBQ Fumes May Be Absorbed Through the Skin

When you fire up the grill for your Memorial Day cookout, beware: Those tantalizing aromas hold an underestimated health risk.

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Climate Change Will Bring Hotter Summers to U.S.

Get ready for extreme heat. Researchers warn that climate change will soon trigger more severe summers across the United States.

How Safe and Effective Is Your Sunscreen?

How Safe and Effective Is Your Sunscreen?

It may be easier than ever to find sunscreen with all the right stuff, but be sure to read the label or you could still get burned.

Doctors Share Tips on Protecting Your Skin During the Summer

Protect Your Skin During the Summer

Summer beckons, and with those sunny skies comes a warning to protect yourself from skin cancer.

How to Use Sunscreen the Right Way

How to Use Sunscreen the Right Way

Time outdoors is healthy, but it's important to use sunscreen the right way to protect your skin.

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Rise in Pool-Linked Infection

Outbreaks of a diarrhea-causing parasitic infection have doubled in recent years.

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Deadly New Tick-Borne Disease

There's a new, and potentially fatal, tick-borne illness called Powassan.

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5 Easy Ways to Have Your Healthiest Summer Ever

Set some goals—from sleeping more and showing gratitude to shedding pounds and eating whole grains—to make this season your healthiest summer yet.