Regular hand washing and proper hygiene are essential to avoiding common summer-camp health issues such as lice, pinworm and bathing-suit dermatitis, according to a former summer camp physician.
Regular hand washing and proper hygiene are essential to avoiding common summer-camp health issues such as lice, pinworm and bathing-suit dermatitis, according to a former summer camp physician.
Summer is the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers and distracted driving is often the reason why, experts say.
Summer is the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers and distracted driving is often the reason why, experts say.
In their pursuit of a golden glow, young American women say that beauty concerns, not health worries, will determine how willing they are to use so-called sunless tanning products, a new survey finds.
In their pursuit of a golden glow, young American women say that beauty concerns, not health worries, will determine how willing they are to use so-called sunless tanning products, a new survey finds.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and experts note that you need to protect your skin while spending time in the sun.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and experts note that you need to protect your skin while spending time in the sun.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.
New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.
With summer approaching, researchers caution that swimming pools may pose a risk to patients with irregular heartbeats who've received implantable defibrillators.
With summer approaching, researchers caution that swimming pools may pose a risk to patients with irregular heartbeats who've received implantable defibrillators.
Ever eye a bowl of potato salad or plate of chicken that's been sitting in the sun for hours and wonder if it's still OK to eat?
Ever eye a bowl of potato salad or plate of chicken that's been sitting in the sun for hours and wonder if it's still OK to eat?
You may know that it's important to protect your skin when you're outdoors this summer, but you need to know how to pick the correct sunscreen and how to apply it.
You may know that it's important to protect your skin when you're outdoors this summer, but you need to know how to pick the correct sunscreen and how to apply it.
