May 15, 2023

Avoid Ticks (and Lyme Disease) This Summer

The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to not get bitten by a tick, or to get it off your body within 24 hours.

May 9, 2023

New Hope Against Painful Skin Issues Caused by Cancer Radiation Therapy

When Ann Alexander underwent chemotherapy to treat breast cancer a decade ago, she was warned about potential hair loss, nausea and vomiting.

May 2, 2023

Melanoma: What It Is, Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatments

Of all the skin cancers, melanoma is the one that scares doctors and patients the most.

April 19, 2023

Science Untangles Secrets of Graying Hair

Folks develop gray hair as they age because color-producing stem cells become “stuck” and disabled in the hair follicle, new animal research contends.

April 17, 2023

Do City Lights Mean More Mosquito Bites?

Mosquitoes appear to be affected by artificial light at night, but whether that’s a good or bad thing is an open question.

April 6, 2023

Stress Rash: What Is It and How to Treat It

We know that stress can take a toll on the body, but many may not realize it can produce a rash.