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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.

The B vitamin breakdown: What each one does and why it matters

They’re tiny, but they do big things. B vitamins play critical roles in everything from energy production to brain health. While most people get...

What Happens When You Quit Caffeine? Science Has the Answer

Think you can’t live without your daily coffee? You’re not alone. But quitting caffeine could bring surprising health perks that go far beyond just...

Pay Attention to These Symptoms If You’ve Been Bitten By a Spider

Most spider bites are harmless and go away in a few days.But in some cases, they can lead to serious health issues -...

How to live to 100, according to one of Scandinavia’s top aging researchers

How do you live to 100 — and still enjoy a good life? After 15 years of research, aging scientist Karin Modig has identified...

‘Superagers’ share this one surprising personality trait

Some people over the age of 80 manage to keep the memory and sharpness of someone decades younger. New research reveals what sets these...

These common “healthy” habits may increase your risk of heart problems

Some habits we associate with a healthy lifestyle can actually have a hidden downside. Cardiologists warn that even seemingly positive routines can increase the...