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Environment: Frostbite: extreme weather hiking 640309142

Frostbite Symptoms & Treatment: Understanding Freezing Injuries

Written By Ashely Alker, MD, MSc

Dermatology: woman applying face cream 1094451278

Windburn: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments

Written By Shiv Sudhakar, MD

Environmental: Dental care: closeup dental floss 1299963560

Forever Chemicals (PFAS): What They Are, Risks to Know About, and Tips to Lower Your Exposure

Written By Kelsey Abkin

Environmental: microplastics on finger tips closeup 1317882487

What Are Microplastics, and Are They Harmful?

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP

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Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Me So Much? 9 Reasons You’re a Mosquito Magnet

Written By Christine Giordano, MD

Dermatology: Bug bite: woman with bites on shoulder 2150727664

Bedbug Bites vs. Flea Bites: How to Tell the Difference (With Pictures)

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBA

Health: Injuries: removing splinter childs hand-1328856255

How to Get a Splinter Out: 9 Tips to Try at Home

Written By Shiv Sudhakar, MD

Dermatology: woman looking at her elbow 1456722387

Can Fleas Bite People? Yes. Here’s What Flea Bites Look Like on Humans (With Pictures)

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBA

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12 Remedies That Can Get Rid of Mosquito and Other Bug Bites Fast

Written By Brian Clista, MD

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Why Mosquito Bites Itch, and How to Stop It

Written By Shiv Sudhakar, MD

Environmental: Bedbug bites: steam clean couch 1276643694

9 Effective Ways to Prevent Bedbug Bites

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RN

Environmental: closeup arm with rash 1784935361

Bedbug Bites vs. Mosquito Bites: How to Tell Insect Bites Apart (With Pictures)

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBA

Health: skincare: black and white applying ointment to rash 1171354541

The 6 Best OTC Treatments and Home Remedies for Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

Written By Katie E. Golden, MD

Diet Nutrition: coffee k cups on table 458067391

Are K-Cups Bad for You? A Look at How They Impact Your Body and Your Environment

Written By Sarah Studyvin, DO, MPH

Dermatology: closeup woman with bed bug bites 157635453

Bedbug Bites: Signs to Watch for (With Close-up Pictures)

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBA

Environmental: closeup man holding ice pack on injured arm 1213744142

9 Home Remedies for Nettle Stings

Written By Jennifer Sample, MD

environmental: man warming his hands 1058823588

What Is Hypothermia? Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention

Written By Samantha C. Shapiro, MD

environmental: woman buying tampons 1202233835

Arsenic and Lead Found in Tampons: Are Heavy Metals in Tampons Really a Risk?

Written By Cathy Garrard

Environmental-health: construction worker wiping sweat 1334826308

How to Prevent Heat Stroke: 6 Hot Tips for Staying Cool

Written By Alex Eastman, PhD, RN

Environmental: woman sweating outdoors 1706398891

How Hot Is Too Hot? Here’s What Temperature Is Considered Too Hot for Humans

Written By Inga Johannesson, DO

Environmental: woman hiking on trail with poison ivy 1306285628

Can Poison Oak or Poison Ivy Go Through Your Clothes?

Written By Jennifer Fisher, MMSc, PA-C

Environmental: eating at pool party 1058053140

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Is Swimming After Eating Actually Dangerous?

Environmental: man buying a frying pan 1218961185

Which Types of Cookware Should You Avoid? The Best and Worst Pots and Pans For Your Health

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

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8 Ways Sunlight Can Benefit Your Health

Written By Kara-Marie Hall, RN, BSN, CCRN

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Bee Sting Treatment: Step-by-Step Self-Care Instructions

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MD

environmental: grandfather walking with kids by water 1357574551

Are There Advantages of Living Near Water? 3 Health Benefits of Blue Spaces

Written By Payton Sy, BSN, RN

Environmental: girl looking at cicada with magnifying glass 1333693925

Bug-Pocalypse: Preparing for the Cicada Invasion of the Century

Written By Ana Gascon

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What to Do If You Get Stung by a Stingray

Written By Alex Eastman, PhD, RN

Environmental: closeup back bed bug bites 513433472

6 Bedbug Bite Treatments That Will Banish Stubborn Itchiness

Written By Christine Giordano, MD

Health: Environmental: patient stories feel mold option 2

How I Found Out Mold Was Making Me Sick

Written By Leslie Lang

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Are You Eating Fruit Ripened With Calcium Carbide? Here’s What to Know

Written By Katherine Krive, DO

Hyperthermia: Heat exhaustion vs stroke: using hand fan in car-1329912336

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Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke Symptoms: What You Should Look Out For

environmental: closeup hand holding air quality monitor 1225470153

Home Air Quality Tests: When You Might Need One

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RN

Environmental: woman taking out first aid kit 1366272668

13 Essentials to Keep in Your First-Aid Kit (and Some Extras for Summer)

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Environmental: father and son wash dishes at home 1390903136

Hard Water vs. Soft Water: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better for You?

Written By Payton Sy, BSN, RN

Environmental: spraying bug repellent 1346068933

Natural Mosquito Repellent: What Really Works?

Written By Autumn Dewey

Environmental: family carrying a canoe to the lake 1432535878

11 Water Safety Practices to Keep Your Whole Family Safe

Written By Ana Gascon

Environmental: woman using soap in the shower 1386288822

Stay Cool and Rash Free: 6 Tips for Treating Heat Rash

Written By Ronald W. Dworkin, MD, PhD

Environmental: Parabens: woman reading shampoo bottle 1269286318

Parabens: What Are These Chemical Preservatives?

Written By Ana Gascon

Health: Environmental: asbestos removal sign-653498104

How Much Does It Cost to Get Rid of Asbestos in Your Home?

Written By Margot Lester

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Health Debunked: Is 5G Bad for Your Health?

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10 Common Examples of Carcinogens (and How to Reduce Your Exposure to Them)

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Staying Healthy While Traveling: 7 Things to Do Before You Hit the Road

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10 Do's and Don’ts for Treating a Jellyfish Sting

environmental: heat: hot: water: after run man pouring water over face-1173909995

Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke: Why You Can’t Afford to Miss the Difference

Written By Sarah A. Samaan, MD

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How Did I Get Bedbugs, and How Do I Get Rid of Them?

Written By Brian Clista, MD

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Is DEET Safe, or Should I Choose a Different Bug Spray?

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBA

Medication education: Travel first aid: packing first aid kit in suitcase-1155566546

What Medications Should You Pack in Your Travel First Aid Kit?

Written By Sharon Orrange, MD, MHS