Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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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Measles are avoidable with just immunizations. (Photo: Tomasz Trojanowski/Fotolia)

Get Your Shots

Measles Avoidable Through Immunization The recent measles outbreak linked to Disney amusement parks in southern California should not be a concern for anyone who has had measles in the past or who has received two doses of the measles vaccine. “The vaccine is very effective, so
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With spring comes seasonal allergies. (Photo: guardianlv.com)

Ah-Choo

Seasonal Allergies: Causes and Relief Welcoming spring this year, even after a long cold winter, has been bittersweet for the millions of allergy sufferers already experiencing itchy eyes, nasal congestion, sneezing and a runny nose. What causes someone to be allergic to seasonal
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