Month: October 2016

Cool and comfortable autumn weather has many people prepping their homes for the winter. Cleaning gutters, chopping wood, covering delicate plants, and raking up leaves are annual chores for many. And while we often don’t give these chores much thought beforehand, it’s best that we do. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that 333,000 …

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Summer is nearly over, and it’s likely that you’ve spent some time in the sun. As tans start to fade, however, many people find themselves going to tanning salons to keep up on their summer glows. While having tan skin may make you feel great, tanning can have long-term effects on your health. Since 1975, …

Skin Cancer Risks Still At-Large After Summer's End Read More »

Summer is nearly over, and it’s likely that you’ve spent some time in the sun. As tans start to fade, however, many people find themselves going to tanning salons to keep up on their summer glows. While having tan skin may make you feel great, tanning can have long-term effects on your health. Since 1975, …

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Is your primary care available when you are? Are you apprehensive about visiting a family health clinic to get tested for an STD? Look no further, as there are more options for STD testing than you might have thought possible. While the U.S. does need more primary care physicians — about 52,000 more by the …

Don't Want to Leave the House? Get Your STD Testing Kit Delivered to You Read More »

Is your primary care available when you are? Are you apprehensive about visiting a family health clinic to get tested for an STD? Look no further, as there are more options for STD testing than you might have thought possible. While the U.S. does need more primary care physicians — about 52,000 more by the …

Don’t Want to Leave the House? Get Your STD Testing Kit Delivered to You Read More »