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UV Wands: Safe or Unsafe?
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues warning regarding wands used to disinfect and kill germs.
Scrub Your Hands to Protect Your Health
Dec. 5 through 11 is National Handwashing Awareness Week — the perfect time to remind everyone that keeping your hands clean is one of the most important ways to stay healthy.
Staying Active During the Holidays
'Tis the season of heaping plates, sweet treats, endless holiday parties, lazy days off work and all-too-often, expanding waistlines.
Let's Talk Turkey Safety
Extra care in the kitchen can easily minimize the risk of foodborne illness and ensure a happy and healthy family Thanksgiving this year.
Psoriasis 101
It's August, which means it's National Psoriasis Awareness Month. Are you in the know about this common skin condition?
Healthy Holiday Eating
The holidays are a great time to be with friends and family, but they're also a time when it's easy to eat too many unhealthy foods. That can be particularly challenging if you're on a diet.
Do You Tell Your Doctor the Truth?
If you don't give an honest answer when your doctor asks you how much you exercise, you're not alone. Many people don't tell the truth to their doctors, according to a new study.
Coping with Winter Allergies
It’s getting chilly out and, just like clockwork, you’re back sniffling again. But before you write off that stuffy nose as just another cold, you may want to consider that the culprit could actually be winter allergies.
Working in the Cold: What You Need to Know
It's wintertime again — when temperatures take a dive. But don't let your health take a dive, too.
Making Baby Food Safer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new actions meant to reduce toxic elements in food for babies and young children.