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People biking, scootering and walking in a park
June 11, 2024/Children's Health

Cycle Smart: 8 Bike Safety Tips for Kids

Make sure their bike is the right size, find a helmet that fits properly and teach them the rules of the road

Lifeguard looking at water with binoculars while two kids fly kites on the beach
May 23, 2024/Primary Care

12 Summer Health Risks To Watch Out For

From bug bites and blisters to sunstroke and swimming safety, here’s how to stay well this season

Bullseye-like rash on leg from lyme disease infection
May 23, 2024/Infectious Disease

What It’s Like Living With Lyme Disease

Symptoms can feel like long COVID or the flu, with body aches or even nerve damage

Jellyfish sting on wrist and thigh
May 20, 2024/Primary Care

Should You Pee on a Jellyfish Sting?

This persistent myth isn’t true and can actually cause more pain than relief

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Split screen: poisonous plant/venomous insect
April 24, 2024/Primary Care

What It Means To Be Poisonous vs. Venomous

Poisons are inhaled, ingested or absorbed by your skin, while venoms are delivered by bites and stings

Kids playing in ocean/sea waves
March 29, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

Everything You Need To Know About Sea Lice and Seabather’s Eruption

Sea lice aren’t really lice, but these tiny creatures can trigger an unpleasant allergic reaction

shower on during a thunderstorm
August 22, 2023/Wellness

Striking Facts About Showering During a Thunderstorm

Lightning can strike indoors, even with plastic plumbing — and that includes in the shower

wasp on person's skin
August 8, 2023/Primary Care

Simple Steps To Treat Bee and Wasp Stings — Plus Tips To Prevent Them

If stung, removing the stinger quickly is key — then, apply a cold compress to soothe

Child cooling off in front of a windy fan on a sunny day.
July 20, 2023/Children's Health

What To Do for Your Child’s Heat Rash

Remove any extra clothing, apply a cold washcloth and move them into a cooler area

people of color and sunscreen
July 11, 2023/Skin Care & Beauty

Why Sunscreen Is an Important Tool for People of Color

Having darker skin tones doesn’t automatically offer protection from the sun

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