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Roundup: Study Faults Consumer Reviews of Sunscreen...
How reliable are online product reviews for popular sunscreens? Products with glowing reviews don’t necessarily offer the greatest protection from sun damage, according to a new...
July 8, 2016 / 2 min read
Heat Advisory and Hydration Tips (Infographic)
The highest afternoon "heat index" readings will continue to range from 100 to 107 degrees through early next week, today's advisory says.
July 6, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: Experts Raise Red Flags Over Zika...
The combination of the Zika virus and the upcoming Olympic Games is a “perfect storm” for a global health crisis, according to recent alerts from ...
May 13, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: CDC Confirms Zika Link to Birth...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that there is a link between birth defects and the Zika virus — a mosquito-carried illness.
April 15, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: 300% Hike in Diabetes Worldwide, U.N....
In 2014, 8.5 percent of adults (422 million) in the world had diabetes, up from 4.7 percent or 108 million in 1980, said the report.
April 8, 2016 / 2 min read
Health Alert for Pools and Hot Tubs;...
CDC: Outbreaks Linked to Pool Water; Safety Tips Diseases linked to pools and hot tubs have spiked significantly, according to the U.S. Center for Disease...
June 26, 2015 / 3 min read
NBA Deals With Concussion Concerns; Moderate Drinking...
On the eve of the NBA Finals, the topic of concussions has grabbed center stage when top players from the Golden State Warriors were injured...
May 29, 2015 / 3 min read