With this summer's hurricane season predicted to be another active one, the following University of Florida sources are available to speak to the news media about a variety of storm- and hurricane-related topics.
The sun provides enjoyment, but over-exposure can damage your eyes. The harm comes from ultraviolet (UV) light which can trigger cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal burns, benign growths, solar retinopathy and eye cancer. Sun glasses with UV protection are "sunblock for your eyes" for these problems.
Imagine a single pair of glasses with lenses that can be transparent or dark, and in shades of yellow, green or purple, all on command. A new lens with chameleon powers promises to dramatically improve sunglasses' function.
While warm weather is welcomed by most people, spring and summer can bring certain dangers to pets. A Kansas State University veterinarian says pet owners should be alert to seasonal health issues.
Keep your family safe this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Please feel free to use them in any print or broadcast story with appropriate attribution of source.
As the weather gets warmer, more people take up running, and tend to ignore foot and ankle pain, which can lead to worse injuries later. Temple University podiatrist Dr. Howard Palamarchuk offers tips for beginning runners to avoid and treat foot injury.
Many minorities feel that they are immune to skin cancer, but this misconception leads to higher fatalities due to misdiagnoses. Temple University podiatrist Tracey Vlahovic stresses the need for minorities to check for signs of skin cancer, especially in the feet, an often overlooked area.
Temple University pediatrician Andrea McCoy provides tips for parents to keep their children active during their summer vacation.
Central Michigan University experts can comment on a variety of summer topics, including: fashion trends; movies and television shows; volunteerism; summer reading for children; health tips; water quality, fisheries and aquatic diversity; Michigan's summer wildlife; and the dangers of beach sand.
No need to sweat excessive perspiration. If you're sweating out embarrassing perspiration for an upcoming prom or summer wedding, consider botox injections.
Make seasonal sun block a daily habit. Popular outdoor activities from riding bikes to boating and beaches can mean wrinkles and skin cancer down the road if you don't take time to put on sun block, dermatologists at UT Southwestern warn.
Choosing the right medications is essential to gaining control over symptoms as allergy season comes into full bloom, allergy specialists at UT Southwestern Medical Center warn.
Summer isn't the most fun time to be pregnant "“ heat and sweat add to the ordinary discomfort of pregnancy, and hormonal changes can make women less able to regulate body temperature. But it's still important for pregnant women to get healthful exercise, 30 minutes a day, three to four times a week, says Dr. Diane Hughes, an obstetrician/gynecologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
One of the best sun safety tips is to use sunscreen when spending time outdoors. However, the proper application of sunscreen is just as important to obtain the maximum benefits of sun protection."Many associate a suntan with good health and vitality; however, 95 percent of all skin cancers are caused by the sun," says Carol Drucker, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. "While the sun does provide Vitamin D, just a small amount of sunlight "“ not a suntan "“ is needed to meet the body's needs and regular use of sunscreen is a great way to limit that exposure."
Here Comes the Sun! Summer's Coming and People with Diabetes Need More than Sunglasses to Protect Their Eyes
Basketball will be on the minds of millions of Americans as they watch the NBA finals, but Loyola University Health System advises that before fans go out and play the game themselves, they need to take steps to reduce their injury risk.
Mosquito bites seem to come with summer. Saint Louis University doctors say it's best to think ahead and apply an insect repellent combined with sunscreen to give double protection from summer hazards before going out.
Ken Haller, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University, suggests using commercials to teach children to be "media critics" and pick apart the types of food that ads guide them to eat.
"Keep your child's creative juices flowing with field trips to the library and museums around town," says Ken Haller, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University.
Melanoma is killing young people as never before, and a new educational program created in part by a group of medical students and dermatology faculty from Saint Louis University School of Medicine is hoping to reverse this deadly trend.
Doctors at Saint Louis University School of Medicine say there are many ways to treat IBS, including one surprising one: hypnosis.
After the recent devastation in Greensburg, Kan., it's more important than ever to prepare ourselves for a twister, no matter where we live in the United States, says Mike Thomas, MPH, associate director of the Heartland Centers at Saint Louis University School of Public Health.
Being young, poor and unmarried doesn't automatically make a father or father-to-be a "deadbeat dad." according to Dr. Randall Leite of Bowling Green State University.
As the summer vacation season heats up, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has issued important information for consumers who are traveling with medications. ASHP's tips for travelers include information to help consumers prepare for unexpected travel delays, comply with airport security regulations, and understand how to pack their medicines properly.
Toxicologists at UCSD Medical Center and the San Diego Division of the California Poison Control System recommend taking a few simple precautions to protect your family against summer stings, bites and bugs.
Here comes the sun! Summer's coming and people with diabetes need more than sunglasses to protect their eyes.
Despite current safety efforts, thousands of U.S. children need emergency medical care for preventable lawn mower-related injuries each year. According to a study published in the August issue of Pediatrics, an average of 9,400 persons 20 years old and younger receive treatment in a U.S. hospital emergency department annually, with 25% of the injuries incurred by children younger than five years.
Joslin Diabetes Center experts offer tips for handling summer heat For people with diabetes.
Jet lag -- it's what happens when you've arrived at your travel destination but your body is out of sync with local time.
There may be no running water, but that's no excuse not to wash your dishes. A new study has examined different washing-up methods, deciding which reduces the most bacteria, thus preventing illness. The study is published in the latest Wilderness and Environmental Medicine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just approved the marketing of a sunscreen that claims to block cancer-causing sunrays.
Think summer and you might think cookouts and baseball. You probably don't think about kidney stones"”but you should. Kidney stones are more prevalent in the summer since they are linked to water intake, and people don't always drink enough to compensate for the warmer temperatures.
Ah, summer! Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie"”bugs, heat, accidents. Follow these tips to keep your family healthy this summer.
Air conditioning costs don't have to take a big bite out of a family's budget during the dog days of summer, says a Purdue University expert on refrigeration and air conditioning.
Researchers offer a three-pronged approach and practical suggestions for preventing food borne illnesses at picnics.
Pregnant women don't have to avoid exercise just because it's hot outside "“ but they do have to be careful to regulate their body temperature and hydration levels. With that in mind, a U-M expert gives some tips to keep moms-to-be working out and healthy through the "˜dog-days' of summer.
Conscientious parents would not knowingly hand their children dangerous explosive devices to play with and yet every Fourth of July thousands purchase firecrackers and sparklers for their kids. A study found that consumer fireworks cause an alarming number of serious preventable injuries among pediatric fireworks users and bystanders in the United States.
A traditional folk remedy, known among people in Mississippi's hill country for at least a century, may provide some relief from mosquitoes and other biting insects without all the worries of DEET and other harsh chemicals. University and government researchers have isolated compounds from a native plant that may lead to a natural insect repellent product.
Celebrate the 4th of July this year by watching live bald eaglets on your own computer screen, just a few weeks before they fledge from the nest - online at National Wildlife Federation's website: www.nwf.org/eaglecam.
While most Americans grin and bear their commute 50 weeks a year, it puts a strain on all but the most determined vacationer to begin and end a relaxing summer vacation sitting in traffic. Yet millions of Americans will be doing just that this summer as state departments of transportation grapple with construction projects to repair, replace and expand the nation's aging highway infrastructure.
The sun doesn't have to wreak havoc on your skin this summer, says DeeAnna Glaser, M.D., professor of dermatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She offers tips and her favorite ways to look tan without risking skin cancer or melanoma.
Before you head outdoors to enjoy summer activities, slather on the sunscreen.
U.S. consumers are still largely satisfied with making travel plans online, but fewer are using the Internet to meet their travel needs than two years ago, according to the latest Consumer Internet Barometer, released today. The Barometer, produced by The Conference Board and TNS, the world's largest custom research company, covers 10,000 households across the country.
Making the transition from high school to college can be difficult for anyone. But for students who are the first in their family to go to college or who are disadvantaged by economic, cultural or educational circumstances, the culture shock can be particularly traumatic, hindering their chances for success.
Lightning Safety tips for Lightning safety week.
Students typically lose one to two months of reading and math skills during summer break. It's the so-called "summer slide." Here are tips for preventing your children from sliding too.
Summer on the Ursinus College campus offers students an opportunity to work one on one with a faculty mentor on a focused research project. The Ursinus Summer Fellows program is in its 10th year, with more student participation each year. Students present their research in a public symposium July 28.
Research is changing the way we look at fathers. No more are they looked on as just the bread winners for the family, but as caregivers as well. Low-income dads care very much about their kids. But as University of Maryland Assistant Professor Kevin Roy found, there is a disconnect between the caring - and ability to care thanks to issues that include lack of a decent job and stereotyping.
The good news for allergy sufferers is that springtime mountain cedars and tree pollens have generally subsided. The bad news: It's summertime.
Summer reading can be a blast if you encourage kids to find books they like and organize book clubs to talk about them. University of Maryland education professor Jennifer Turner offers a great selection of books for kids to read this summer.
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