Common drugs in your medicine cabinet may cause an extreme reaction when you go out in the sun — and sunscreen alone may not be enough to protect your skin. Learn more.
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Some Sunlight May Benefit Your Health, If You’re Older
We all know that getting too much sun can be harmful to your health. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun is a major risk factor for most skin cancers. But if you’re an older adult, sunlight – in the right amount – may provide health benefits too, a recent study says. Sunlight causes … Read More
Are Mystery Triggers Causing Your Rosacea Flare-ups?
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition causing persistent redness of the facial skin. Learn about risk factors, triggers and treatments.
Does Your Skin Have Tiny White Bumps? Leave Them Alone
If you have tiny white bumps on your nose, chin or cheeks, resist the urge to try removing them. You likely have milia, a skin condition that’s common among newborns – so common, in fact, that up to half of all babies develop milia. Mila happens when dead skin cells get trapped beneath the skin’s surface and … Read More
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Best Ways to Protect Your Hair From Sun Damage
We all know that the sun’s rays can damage your skin. But did you know the sun also can damage your hair? If your hair has prolonged exposure to the sun, UVA and UVB rays can damage the outside cover of the hair strand, called the cuticle. Signs of sun damage to your hair include discoloration, dry and … Read More
5 Places You’re Probably Forgetting to Put Sunscreen
We all know that we should put on sunscreen every time we are out in the summer sun. But there are some important parts of the body we often miss. When is the last time you put sunscreen on your ears? These are among the places that people most often forget to apply sunscreen, says … Read More
Sunburns Are Forever
You can’t avoid the sun, of course. You can avoid sunburn. Which is a pretty good idea, considering that damage from sunburn can last a lifetime. Dermatologist Jennifer Lucas, MD, says sunburns have a cumulative effect on our bodies. ‘Insults’ to our skin and our DNA “Each burn you get you are putting yourself more … Read More
Tips for Choosing Sunglasses (Video)
With summer comes sunshine, and with sunshine comes exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays and white-hot glare. If you’re in the market for a new pair of shades, keep eye protection and comfort — and not just style — in mind. Some research suggests that high-energy ultraviolet rays from the sun can harm vision later in … Read More
5 Tips to Take Out to the Ball Game
Is it game day in your hometown? Are you catching baseball fever? A little baseball fever never sent anyone to the hospital, but you can still make your trip to the ballpark easier on your body. Use these tips to stay healthy while you’re trying to catch that fly ball. 1. The every-inning stretch Don’t … Read More
Daily Digest: “Compassion Fatigue,” Strep Throat, Kidney Removal and More
From 19 Action News, Akron Beacon Journal, WEWS-TV 5 and WOIO-TV 19: A Top Pediatric Hospital Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital is recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report in its 2012-13 edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals.” Read more on 19 Action News From National Post: … Read More