Swimmer’s ear is a painful condition of the outer ear resulting from inflammation, irritation or infection. Symptoms often occur after water gets trapped in the ear, with subsequent spread...
Q: I read that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. How can I protect myself and my family from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays? ...
For years, we’ve heard about the health pitfalls of eating too many eggs. Once knocked for their high cholesterol content by many in the medical community, e...
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Q: How often should I get cancer screenings now that I’m over age 65?
Even a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s chances of getting skin cancer, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To pr...
The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage skin in as little as 15 minutes. Protecting yourself and your family is important — and easy.
Visceral fat — fat stored deep in the belly — is the most harmful kind, experts say. Years ago, we didn’t know that where we carry extra weight matters. N...
Q: I’ve had osteoarthritis for years, and I know I should be more active. How can I exercise safely?
Dust mites are a common trigger for many people’s allergy and asthma symptoms. While they can be found throughout the house, these microscopic creatures thr...
What’s the short answer to the persistent question about the importance of drinking eight glasses of water each day? No, you don’t have to do it. There is ...