Allergies this year are worse than ever this year with a late spring. (Photo: Penn State Hershey Medical Center)

Gesundheit

High Pollen Levels Hit Allergy Sufferers Hard Ah, springtime. Sunny days, fresh breezes and everything is in bloom – including seasonal allergies. This year’s harsh winter staved off an early arrival of springtime allergies, but the wet weather that has gardens looking lush and
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Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours. (Photo: kimberlysnyder.net)

Summer Sunnin’

Take Practical Steps to Stave Off Skin Cancer Shelaine Pennington thought the blemish that refused to heal was simply a persistent pimple. The dermatologist looked at the spot on her chin and was relatively certain of the diagnosis, but performed a biopsy to be sure. The doctor
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Artificial tanning is the cause of the rise in melanoma. (Photo: Dan Gleiter)

Tanning Bed Cancer

Artificial Tanning Can Lead to Melanoma Young women may be up on the latest fashions and trends as they prepare for prom season. But what many don’t know is that the tan that looks oh-so-good with their dress may be the first step toward skin cancer. These may be the same
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