June 18, 2020

Despite Threat of Lyme Disease, Tick Control Lags Across U.S.

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2020 -- Tick monitoring and control is lacking in much of the United States despite a steady increase in tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, a new study finds.

In the United States, tick-borne illnesses more than doubled between 2004 and 2018, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

June 15, 2020

Milk Chocolate, Dairy and Fatty Foods Tied to Acne in Adults

THURSDAY, June 11, 2020 -- Are you plagued by acne even though you're way past puberty? A new report might have you avoiding certain foods.

The study of more than 24,000 French adults found that sweet and greasy fare -- especially milk chocolate, sweetened drinks, dairy products, and sugary or fatty foods -- all appeared to raise the odds for zits.

June 15, 2020

Protect Yourself From Sun to Prevent Skin Cancer

SATURDAY, May 30, 2020 -- Headed to the beach or park for a little fresh air? Don't forget your sun protection, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) advises.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans, but many don't protect themselves from harmful UV rays.

May 19, 2020

Venturing Out? Guard Yourself Against Disease-Carrying Ticks

SATURDAY, May 9, 2020 -- As pandemic-related restrictions ease and people return to parks and other outdoor spaces, remember to protect yourself against another threat -- ticks.

"With our latest mild winter, ticks have been active in much of the region on warmer days all winter long," said Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, an entomologist at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., who said it's too soon to predict population trends for 2020.

May 5, 2020

More Symptoms of Coronavirus: COVID Toes, Skin Rashes

MONDAY, May 4, 2020 -- The virus that causes COVID-19 typically strikes the lungs with full force, but new research shows it can also cause frostbite-like patches on the hands and toes, and rashes on the body.

The condition has recently been dubbed "COVID toes." Fortunately, it isn't serious and the lesions usually disappear on their own, said Dr. Esther Freeman, director of Global Health Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

May 5, 2020

Shun the Sun to Prevent Skin Cancer

SATURDAY, May 2, 2020 -- Though most Americans are well aware that protecting themselves from sunburn is important, many don't take precautions, a new survey finds.

Protecting yourself from exposure to sunlight is the best way of preventing skin cancer, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).