Mongolia’s capital is so polluted, people are turning to ‘oxygen cocktails’ to cope. But do they work? ...

A thick melanoma mole. There are four types of melanoma, with the fourth, invasive melanoma, ranking as the deadliest. There are about 77,000 new cases of melanoma every year and nearly 10,000 deaths. (Skin Cancer Foundation) In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May and Melanoma Monday on May 7, the American Academy of Dermatology is reminding us tokick oursafeskinpractices into high gear. All individuals should apply a broad spectrum SPF every day, and watch their local UV forecast...

A team of researchers were able to detect cancer using goggles that mimic the morpho butterfly’s ability to see near-infrared light. ...

Exploding numbers of ticks, fleas and mosquitoes is making the woods a much more dangerous place. (Patrick Pleul/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images) At a Glance The East Asian tick, also known as the longhorned or bush tick, was first spotted on sheep inHunterdon County, New Jersey.The tickhas the potential to transmit a virus that can be fatal.The ticks identified in New Jersey are not carriers. A new invasive tick species that has the potential to infect people with a newlyemerging deadly diseasehas been...

Incredible video of how HIV infects cells sheds light into future treatments. ...

At a Glance The CDC says 493 disease outbreaks related to treated recreational water resulted in more than 27,000 illnesses and eight deaths between 2000 and 2014.While some illnesses could be traced to hot tubs, the vast majority were linked to swimming pools. A new report documenting illnesses linked to hotelswimming pools and hot tubsmay make you think twice before plunging in on your next vacation. According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 493...

This is a good reason to think twice before jumping into the hotel swimming pool on your next vacation. ...

(Thinkstock/iStock) At a Glance The FDA issued a warning Tuesday that "sunscreen pills" are a scam.They warned all companies who sell the fake products to take them off the market and issue corrections.The best way to stay safe from the sun is to apply FDA-approved sunscreens directly to your skin. If you think a pill will keep you safe in the sun this summer, you're going to get burned – figuratively and literally. The Food and Drug Administration to remind...

Meteorologist Danielle Banks says if you plan to go out into the sun, there is always time to apply sunscreen. ...

The Kellogg's Company voluntarily recalled15.3-ounce and 23-ounce packages of Honey Smacks cereal with a "best if used by" date from June 14, 2018 through June 14, 2019. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) At a Glance Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal is likely the cause of a multi-state salmonella outbreak, according to the CDC.The Kellogg Company voluntarily recalled affected packages of the cereal after the CDC contacted the company.While no deaths have been reported from the outbreak that began in March,...

At a Glance The recovering child is only the second person to have contracted the virus in Idaho since 1990.Bubonic plague is spread to humans through abitefrom an infected flea. A child in Boise, Idaho, is recovering from a rare case of the bubonic plague, local health officials report. The unidentified child is only the since 1990, according to Idaho's Central District Health Department. Sarah Correll, anepidemiologist with the agency, said the bubonic plague is spread to humans through abitefrom...

Turns out mosquitoes are smart -- they actually steer clear of people who swat at them! ...