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Staying Safe in the Summer Sun
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. What are you doing to protect your skin?
How Dietary Fiber Could Impact Cancer Treatment
The amount of fiber in your diet may influence how effective certain cancer treatments will be.
TV and Your Brain Health
That nightly TV binge might be harming your brain.
Hernias: What You Need to Know
June is National Hernia Awareness Month. Take a few minutes to learn more about hernias.
Youth Increasingly at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
The threat of type 2 diabetes has continued to increase for young people in recent years. But there are ways to avoid this disease.
Glaucoma: Everything You Need to Know
Around half of the people who have glaucoma do not even know they have it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Preventing Injuries
June is National Safety Month, which means it's the perfect time to brush up on your injury-prevention knowledge.
The Food Poisoning 411
As the weather warms up, you are probably thinking about spending more time outdoors. And, of course, you will have to pick out the perfect snacks for these outings. As fun as this all sounds, it can quickly become dangerous if you're not careful.
Prostate Cancer: What Men Need to Know
It's the most common cancer among men. Do you know as much as you should about prostate cancer?
Lawn Care: Preventing Poisoning
With spring in full swing and summer around the corner, you may be starting to tend to your lawn and garden. But some potential hazards may be lurking in your lawn care routine.