Health
Don't feel the burn: Stay safe from heat injuries
In 2021, U.S. emergency rooms treated more than 193,000 burn injuries caused by an array of products, ranging from cooking devices to fireworks and space heaters.
Feb 13, 2023
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Health
Ask the pediatrician: Are there ways to avoid heavy metals in baby food?
Q: How do I avoid heavy metals in the food I feed my baby?
Sep 26, 2022
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Health
Sunburn treatment: What works?
Great summer days are full of relaxation, fun and plenty of sunshine. Unfortunately, spending too much time in the sun can lead to a sunburn. Your skin may be inflamed, painful and feel hot to the touch.
Aug 5, 2022
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Seven tips for exercising safely during a heatwave
When summer temperatures soar, the idea of working out might be the furthest thing from your mind. But just because it's hot doesn't mean you can't still squeeze a workout in if you want to, though there are a few adjustments ...
Jul 18, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mayo Clinic minute: Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
As the temperature rises in the summer, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Over the past 30 years, extreme heat has claimed more lives in America than any other weather-related ...
Jun 21, 2022
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Pediatrics
National poll: Some parents skip steps to minimize firework risks to kids
As communities prepare for Fourth of July festivities, some parents may be overlooking burn and injury risks for children, a new national poll suggests.
Jun 20, 2022
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Health
How humid is it? Three things to keep you cool in a hot and sticky summer (and three things that won't)
La Niña has resulted in a humid summer for much of eastern Australia.
Feb 16, 2022
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Health
Ask the Pediatrician: Should I be worried about heavy metals in my baby's food?
I've been reading about heavy metals in baby food. How concerned should I be? Recent news about heavy metals found in baby food can leave parents with a lot of questions.
Mar 9, 2021
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Health
Q&A: Skin protection with excessive hand-washing, masking
Dear Mayo Clinic: Frequent hand-washing and cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic has made my hands so dry that my skin in cracking. With recommendations for everyone to now wear a face mask while in public, I'm concerned ...
Sep 2, 2020
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Health
Expert tips to help you beat the heat
(HealthDay)—With much of the United States blanketed by a heat wave this week, the American Red Cross offers some survival tips.
Jul 23, 2020
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