Preventing mosquito and tick bites is not easy, but increased concerns about Lyme Disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by the deer tick, and other serious diseases such as West Nile and Zika virus carried by mosquitoes have led to better … read more…
The connection between drinking water and good health has been established; abundant intake of water is one of the secrets of a healthy body. Dehydration, a shortage of body fluids, damages the body and eventually life itself. Adults normally lose … read more…
There is no such thing as a “healthy” tan. In addition to skin cancer and premature wrinkling, too much sunlight as well as sun lamps can cause severe burns and contribute to skin cancer and the formation of cataracts and … read more…
Skin itching may have many causes, some of which cannot be pinpointed. Although a family physician or dermatologist can usually solve the puzzle in a short time, your pharmacist is adept at giving advice on selecting an over-the-counter product or … read more…
When spring produces blooming, it also may set off reactions to pollens in the air, called seasonal allergic rhinitis and commonly known as hay fever. Rhinitis is an inflammation of the lining membrane of the nose, whereas allergy is an … read more…