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Environmental: Bedbug bites: steam clean couch 1276643694

9 Effective Ways to Prevent Bedbug Bites

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RNUpdated on Jun 23, 2025
Environmental: closeup arm with rash 1784935361

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

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBAUpdated on Jun 23, 2025
Health: Dermatology: posion ivy-1405513508

What Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Rashes Look Like in Pictures — and How to Treat Them

Written By Fonda Jiang, MDUpdated on Jun 18, 2025
peeling sunburn by the water-175383361

Sunburn vs. Sun Poisoning: How to Tell the Difference (With Pictures)

Written By Jewels Doskicz, RN, BAUpdated on Jun 16, 2025
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, MDUpdated on Jun 2, 2025
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, MPHPublished on Jun 2, 2025
Dermatology: wearing hats under beach parasols 1479340012

Don’t Let Scalp Sunburn Ruin Your Getaway: Here Are 6 Ways to Treat Your Sunburned Scalp

Written By Christine Giordano, MDUpdated on Jun 2, 2025
Dermatology: closeup woman with bed bug bites 157635453

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

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBAUpdated on May 20, 2025
Dermatology: closeup ear with chilblains 1370438735

Chilblains: How to Spot and Treat These Painful Bumps (With Pictures)

Written By Amy Walsh, MD, MDPPublished on May 8, 2025
Dermatology: closeup woman applying sunscreen 499727988

Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which Is Better for Your Skin?

Written By Amy Walsh, MD, MDPUpdated on May 1, 2025
Environmental: closeup man holding ice pack on injured arm 1213744142

9 Home Remedies for Nettle Stings

Written By Jennifer Sample, MDPublished on Apr 11, 2025
Health: Allergies: young boy playing in lake making a splash-1132163593

Swimmer’s Itch: Images, Treatment, and More

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MDUpdated on Apr 4, 2025
Bird Flu: red hens outdoors 1081985492

There’s a Bird Flu Outbreak — Should You Be Worried?

Written By Mandy Armitage, MDUpdated on Apr 1, 2025
Allergies: mother son use air purifier 1338702572

Do Air Purifiers Work for Allergies?

Written By Sarah Gupta, MDUpdated on Mar 14, 2025
Allergies: woman with outdoor allergies 1409338640

7 Telltale Symptoms of Allergies

Written By Sarah Gupta, MDUpdated on Mar 12, 2025
Health: Sleep: sleeping couple nightime-1366675168
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What Is the Best Temperature for Sleep?

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Updated on Jan 22, 2025
environmental: man warming his hands 1058823588

What Is Hypothermia? Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention

Written By Samantha C. Shapiro, MDUpdated on Dec 18, 2024
environmental: woman buying tampons 1202233835

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

Written By Cathy GarrardPublished on Nov 1, 2024
Children's Health: parent examining chickenpox 1214250056

Chickenpox vs. Bug Bites: How to Tell What’s Causing Your Skin Bumps (With Images)

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBAPublished on Oct 23, 2024
Children's Health: mother spraying child with bug spray 1470571271

Is DEET Insect Repellant Safe for Kids?

Written By Jennifer Sample, MDPublished on Oct 10, 2024
Diet and nutrition: closeup woman breaking dark chocolate bar 2147529144

Heavy Metals Found in Chocolate: Is It Safe to Eat?

Written By Dina CheneyPublished on Oct 4, 2024
dermatology: woman applying sunscreen to face 2010881877

Is Dry-Touch Sunscreen Right for You?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAPPublished on Aug 13, 2024
Environmental-health: construction worker wiping sweat 1334826308

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

Written By Alex Eastman, PhD, RNPublished on Aug 12, 2024
Movement-exercise: man gardening at a table 1468847705

10 Benefits of Gardening That Will Inspire Your Green Thumb

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYTPublished on Aug 12, 2024
Environmental: woman sweating outdoors 1706398891

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

Written By Inga Johannesson, DOPublished on Aug 6, 2024
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-CPublished on Jul 12, 2024
Environmental: eating at pool party 1058053140
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Is Swimming After Eating Actually Dangerous?

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Updated on Jul 1, 2024
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, FAAPPublished on Jun 26, 2024
senior woman embracing the sky and sun 1343520623

8 Ways Sunlight Can Benefit Your Health

Written By Kara-Marie Hall, RN, BSN, CCRNUpdated on Jun 21, 2024
allergies ꞉ GettyImages 1194895867

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

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MDUpdated on Jun 3, 2024
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, RNPublished on May 28, 2024
Environmental: girl looking at cicada with magnifying glass 1333693925

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

Written By Ana GasconPublished on May 10, 2024
environmental: stingray swimming in the ocean 500749550

What to Do If You Get Stung by a Stingray

Written By Alex Eastman, PhD, RNUpdated on Apr 23, 2024
Environmental: closeup back bed bug bites 513433472

6 Bedbug Bite Treatments That Will Banish Stubborn Itchiness

Written By Christine Giordano, MDUpdated on Mar 15, 2024
Health: Environmental: patient stories feel mold option 2

How I Found Out Mold Was Making Me Sick

Written By Leslie LangPublished on Mar 13, 2024
environmental: closeup woman washing strawberries 1477430496

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

Written By Katherine Krive, DOPublished on Mar 5, 2024
Health: Diet-Nutrition: GettyImages 884131362
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How Do You Tell the Difference Between an Edible and a Poisonous Mushroom?

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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

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Updated on Oct 3, 2023
environmental: closeup hand holding air quality monitor 1225470153

Home Air Quality Tests: When You Might Need One

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RNPublished on Aug 8, 2023
Allergies: Alpha-gal: blurry person declining burger 1302060647

Alpha-gal Syndrome: What You Need to Know About the Red Meat Allergy

Written By Katie E. Golden, MDUpdated on Aug 2, 2023
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, FAAPPublished on Jul 18, 2023
Mental health: man frustrated behind the wheel 1083341314

Road Rage: What Makes You Lose Your Cool Behind the Wheel?

Written By Jennie Bedsworth, LCSWPublished on Jul 17, 2023
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, RNPublished on Jul 12, 2023
Environmental: spraying bug repellent 1346068933

Natural Mosquito Repellent: What Really Works?

Written By Autumn DeweyPublished on Jul 11, 2023
Pregnant: pregnant woman holds hand with her daughter 1391800384

5 Heat-Busting Tips to Stay Cool When You’re Pregnant

Written By Ana GasconPublished on Jul 5, 2023
Environmental: family carrying a canoe to the lake 1432535878

11 Water Safety Practices to Keep Your Whole Family Safe

Written By Ana GasconPublished on Jun 20, 2023
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, PhDPublished on Jun 7, 2023
Environmental: Parabens: woman reading shampoo bottle 1269286318

Parabens: What Are These Chemical Preservatives?

Written By Ana GasconPublished on Mar 14, 2023
Health: Environmental: asbestos removal sign-653498104

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

Written By Margot LesterPublished on Dec 9, 2022
Environmental: woman using mobile phone and tablet 2209646384
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Health Debunked: Is 5G Bad for Your Health?

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Published on Sep 19, 2022
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10 Common Examples of Carcinogens (and How to Reduce Your Exposure to Them)

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Environmental: Travelers: first aid packing-1331048899
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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

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Published on Aug 2, 2022
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, MDUpdated on Jul 21, 2022
Health: Digestive: airplane toilet-1196748249

What You Need to Know About Travelers’ Diarrhea

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MDPublished on Mar 21, 2022
injuries: bedbug on pink wool 183382435

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

Written By Brian Clista, MDPublished on Aug 25, 2021
Health: Skin Health: GettyImages 1255322808

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

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBAPublished on Jun 24, 2021
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, MHSPublished on Dec 31, 2018