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Doctors warn: Your skin remembers every sunburn

Every painful sunburn may heal, but doctors warn the damage beneath your skin could remain for years.

Should you sleep with your pet? Experts explain the risks

More and more people sleep with their pets every night, but experts point out that the habit is not entirely without consequences.

How long each skin type can stay in the sun

The sun is an important source of vitamin D, but spending too much time in the sun without...

Rare tick-borne illness sees unusual increase across the U.S.

Health officials are closely watching an unusual rise in a rare tick-borne virus with no known cure.

Why are people left- or right-handed? New study offers a answer

A new study suggests that the reason for right- or left-hand dominance may be different from what has long been believed.

Doctors warn: Your skin remembers every sunburn

Every painful sunburn may heal, but doctors warn the damage beneath your skin could remain for years.

Should you sleep with your pet? Experts explain the risks

More and more people sleep with their pets every night, but experts point out that the habit is not entirely without consequences.

How long each skin type can stay in the sun

The sun is an important source of vitamin D, but spending too much time in the sun without...

Rare tick-borne illness sees unusual increase across the U.S.

Health officials are closely watching an unusual rise in a rare tick-borne virus with no known cure.

Study Finds 31 Percent Drop in Diabetes Risk With These Lifestyle Changes

A major new study reveals that just three simple lifestyle changes could reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 31...

This Is How to Measure Your Blood Pressure the Right Way

Measuring your blood pressure at home might sound simple, but when and how you do it can completely change the results.If you want...

These Common Symptoms Might Signal Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, yet its early warning signs are often mistaken for everyday issues.Knowing these signals could...

How Long Will Chemo Side Effects Affect You?

For many people undergoing chemotherapy, the toughest symptoms appear in the hours and days right after treatment. Others may notice side effects that linger...

Are you a mosquito magnet? Here’s what makes the bugs choose you

Summer evenings often mean barbecues, long walks and time outdoors – but also the constant nuisance of itchy mosquito bites. New research helps explain...

These Common Medications Can Cause Dangerous Skin Reactions in the Sun

When the sun is out and temperatures rise, most people enjoy spending time outdoors.But did you know that some common medications can make...