With temperatures starting to heat up, people across the country are excitedly gearing up to spend some quality time in the sun — but many are making the dangerous decision to refrain from wearing proper skin protection. Studies show the unfortunate reality is that the to protect themselves from harmful UV rays, a report from ScienceDaily says, and the ones that do take the time to routinely apply it to their skin are not wearing enough. The health implications of...

One Symptom of Sleep Loss: You're Always Sick ((Thinkstock/Creatas)) You might not realize it, but the seasons — and the weather — can dramatically impact your sleep cycles. For one, it's natural to struggle out of bed during the cold, dark days of winter. Our bodies are designed to wake and rest based on daylight hours. On the flip side, if you're too hot and agitated to sleep in the summer, that's pretty regular, too. Spring, thanks to the "spring...

Secret Symptoms of Dehydration Think beyond thirst: A lack of H2O can cause all kinds of symptoms from a sour mood to weight gain. Click through the slideshow to find out more. (Thinkstock/Fuse) Dehydration in hot weather is a serious summer concern — particularly for athletes, the elderly or anyone with an already compromised immune system. Thirst, of course, is your first cue that you’re lacking H2O. But unfortunately, the mild dehydration associated with feelings of thirst is enough to...

Before and after image showing coral after undergoing bleaching at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef in March 2016, and the same reef in May 2016 after the coral had died. Lately, it seems that every time the conversation turns to coral reefs, it’s to discuss the peril they’re in due to widespread bleaching. Even scarier, there’s the chance that dying reefs will kill off fish and adversely affect our food sources. According to a study recently published in...

When most people think of summer, visions of warm temperatures, beach vacations and enjoying the outdoors come to mind. However, it is important to remember that heat can be dangerous and it can do terrible things to your body. Extreme heat should be taken seriously by everyone, but especially children, the elderly and those with health issues. What is extreme heat? The definition varies by region, but usually requires temperatures at least 10 degrees above average. However, generally temperatures of...

Lead levels in kids’ blood increased just after Flint, Michigan, changed its water source in 2014 to save money, federal officials said in a new report released last week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said children who drank Flint water had a 50 percent higher risk of dangerously elevated blood levels than before the switch. About 9,600 children younger than 6 years old lived in homes served by Flint's water system, the report said. Among them, about...

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Toxic blue-green algae hasindefinitely shut down an Oakland lake for the third consecutive year, officials said. Lake Temescal was closed Monday evening , the East Bay Regional Park District told CBS San Francisco. The closure only impacts swimming at the lake; fishing, picnicking, hiking and all other activities are still allowed, the report added. (MORE: ) Toxic algae is seen on Lake Temescal on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. (Screenshot via CBS San Francisco video) Park district spokesperson Carolyn Jones told...

At a Glance More than 18 million Americans live in communities with illegal water systems.The U.S. gets a 'D' For water quality. A startling new report reveals that more than 18 million Americans live in communities with illegal water systems in place and the EPA, which is in charge of ensuring that those systems are safe, is aware of the problem and does little to change it. According to by the Natural Resources Defense Council, which analyzed data from the...

At a Glance From cancer to migraines, dogs have the ability to sniff out illness.With roughly 220 million scent receptors (compared to our 5 million), dogs can sniff out odors undetectable to humans. Dogs are renowned for their sense of smell, but did you know that your pup’s olfactory gifts could actually save your life? With roughly 220 million scent receptors (compared to our 5 million), dogs can sniff out odors undetectable to humans, as well as countless subtleties in...

This billboard appeared near Interstate 4 in Tampa, Florida, as part of a campaign started by a family who lost their son to a deadly brain-eating amoeba. (The Gompf Family) At a Glance Sandra and Timothy Gompf lost their son, Philip, in 2009The family hopes the billboard will bring attention to Naegleria fowleri. Sandra and Timothy Gompf desperately want to keep other families from experiencing the same horrific ordeal they went through in 2009 with their son, Philip. Just 10...

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