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Could You Be Allergic to Sunlight?
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As many as 20% of people may have a sunlight allergy, ABC News reports. In addition to true sunlight allergies, some people may become sensitive/allergic to sunlight after taking a certain medication or using a topical product that contains select chemicals. Both types of photosensitivity present similarly with redness, rash, itchiness and, in some cases, blisters or welts. A surprisingly large segment... 5/7/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Two Surprising Foods that are Healthy Powerhouses
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They’re aromatic, pungent and tasty, but the benefits of cooking with onion and garlic may go far beyond their incredible flavor profiles. Both packed with nutrients and powerful antioxidants, these gems have been staples in folk medicine for thousands of years, and many of those remedies persist across the world today. Now, even modern medicine is finally backing some of their health claims.Studies... 9/28/2023 4:00:00 AM
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Could Visiting Someone in the Hospital Make You Sick?
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What’s the germiest place on the planet? Well, it could very well be your local hospital. Studies have shown that hospitals are hotbeds for nasty pathogens, such as Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Clostridium difficile (C. diff) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE). People who visit the hospital are at risk of picking up one of these bugs and carrying it to another location or coming down with... 12/20/2024 5:00:00 AM
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5 Conditions People Can Catch From Pets
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Animals can contract viral and bacterial illnesses just like humans. But do animals pass these on to their owners? There answer is it depends. While animal illnesses like heartworm or kennel cough can’t be shared with humans, there certainly are conditions that can. Pets can share toxoplasmosis, Lyme disease, salmonella, ringworm and rabies with their owners. These conditions range from mild and annoying... 3/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
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People Who Wake up Early May Be at Risk
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A new study shows a possible correlation between waking times and major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke. In fact, those who routinely wake up too early may be at a greater risk of dying from a sudden cardiovascular event than those who get the proper amount of sleep. Sleeping too much may also increase cardiovascular risks. So it's important to get the right amount of sleep.... 10/18/2024 4:00:00 AM
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Can Using A/C Be Harmful?
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During the summer months, little compares to that sweet sweep of cool air blowing through the room, buffering against the heat. The right amount of air conditioning might even have some health benefits, but not in all cases. There are times when turning on an air conditioning unit could actually make us sick.Air conditioning offers several health benefits. A/C can reduce ozone and other particles in... 5/5/2025 4:00:00 AM
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When Body Odor Is a Sign of Illness
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Our scent can seem to say a lot about us, from what we’ve eaten to how often we bathe. But how we smell can also be indicative of how healthy we are. In some cases, body odor can even be a sign that something’s gone terribly wrong.Body odor can be a warning sign of serious disease. But how can we tell? Changes in the way we normally smell, as well as the scent of our breath and urine, can indicate... 5/9/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Lead: Is Your Water at Risk?
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Lead poisoning is no joke. The water crisis in Flint, Michigan might seem far removed for most of us, but what happened there could happen in any number of other places. And if you live in a home that was fitted with certain types of plumbing materials, you could be at an even higher risk.Lead poisoning can cause serious health problems in all people, but it can be especially dangerous to children.... 10/15/2024 4:00:00 AM
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Are Tooth Whiteners Safe?
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In 2020 alone, more than 37 million people used teeth whiteners, according to Statistica. And the year hadn’t even ended when the data was compiled. That number is projected to hold steady over the next few years and puts into numbers what we already know: a lot of people use teeth whiteners to get whiter, brighter teeth. But are they safe? Teeth Whiteners Can Cause Damage Studies have shown that overuse... 5/2/2025 4:00:00 AM
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How Much Radiation Really Comes From a Smartphone?
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How safe is smartphone use? The official stance is shaky at best. So we set out to find out. Primarily because we all use them these days, and we don't want to be exposed to excess radiation. We’ve gathered the latest research on the amount of radiation — and what it could be doing to our health. The results are more than a little surprising.The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has limits on... 2/14/2025 5:00:00 AM
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