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As tanning trends return, doctors explain what sunscreen you should use
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (348+ words) Teen interest in tanning beds appears to be making a comeback, worrying dermatologists who warn that the practice significantly increases the risk of skin cancer later in life. Dr. Susan Massick, a dermatologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical…...
CPSC orders recall of lounge chairs after severe injury
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (120+ words) The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Giantex is recalling 1, 155 reclining chairs after one of the products amputated a customer's finger. The CPSC said Giantex outdoor lounge chairs, model number NP10025 NY, pose a danger because fingers can get caught in a…...
The sun is playing tricks on your calendar " here's what's really going on
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (420+ words) While the winter solstice is still more than a week away, you can take solace in knowing the sun will begin setting later in the evening for most of the Northern Hemisphere. For example, Tuesday's sunset in Los Angeles is…...
From pup-sicles to pools: How dog owners keep their pets cool in the summer
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (528+ words) Dog days of summer? One in three dog owners feel like bad pet parents during the warmer months, new data reveals. The survey of 2, 000 dog owners found that 39% feel their dog suffers in the summer due to reduced walks and…...
Massive US heat wave turns deadly as warnings continue
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (222+ words) Nearly 100 million Americans are under some sort of heat advisory on Friday as a massive heat wave continues to dominate the weather in the U. S. Among the areas under a heat advisory on Friday is Dallas, where officials confirmed that a…...
Dermatologist talks importance of sunscreen for those who work or play outdoors
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (425+ words) Many people are looking for that nice, relaxing day at the beach this summer. But, if you're not careful, it could take a turn for the worse in the middle of this heat wave with the scorching sun. "Sometimes I'm…...
Experts warn parents that summertime hot car deaths can happen to anyone
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (699+ words) It's an image that Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler of Harford County, Maryland, says will stick with his officers forever - seeing a 6-month-old baby girl unresponsive, after being left in a hot car for hours in Belcamp, Maryland, on Sunday. "I'm thankful…...
Protect your hearing from fireworks this Fourth of July
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (381+ words) Those colorful firework pops are a Fourth of July staple for many. And with those pops, come the loud bangs. The American Academy of Audiology'says repeated sounds above 70-80 decibels can cause damage to your hearing. The higher you go in…...
AMC placing more advertising before movies
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (228+ words) Starting today, expect to see more commercials before movies at AMC theaters nationwide. This idea was announced in early June. AMC will run ads in the "platinum spot"immediately ahead of a movie's startand says the pre-show material, which includes…...
Why the government created new tools to show heat forecasts and risk
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (432+ words) As data shows heat-related deaths are becoming more frequent across the U. S. , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention partnered with the National Weather Service to launch new tools that show you when current heat levels in your city could harm…...