Instead of another tie or garden tool, a more meaningful gift for Dad this Father’s Day is good prostate health. Experts at New Jersey’s only NCI-Comprehensive Cancer Center say one way to promote that is to encourage Dad to get checked for prostate cancer, whether through his doctor or through a community screening.
Fathers’ Day is something of an empty holiday in many urban communities where men are often disconnected from family life, but social workers can make a difference against those odds. African-American fathers in particular could benefit from the attention.
As summer approaches, many step up skin protection from harmful UV rays, yet aren’t as vigilant about their eyes. Optometrists at UH are involved in a campaign to change this way of thinking.
“If you’ve gone to the admirable effort of buying and applying sunscreen, make sure it’s working while you wear it,” says Dr. Quenby Erickson, a Saint Louis University dermatologist.
Men are much less likely than women to see their doctors -- some are simply afraid of what their doctor might find. But with Father's Day coming up, now is a good time for dads to take stock of their health.
The Journal of Travel Medicine recently published an article on insect bite avoidance that calls repellents a “key strategy,” noting that DEET is “the gold standard” and “the best broad spectrum repellent available.
Hearing facts, sound levels and protection tips for summer.
This summer a variety of top physicians at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are offering health advice to help survive the travails that come with one of the most active seasons of the year. The full releases are copied below.
Kids need to recharge mentally over summer vacation. But if they skip reading and writing from June to August, they’ll lose skills learned during the previous school year, says Debbie Corpus, a professor of education at Butler University, who specializes in reading instruction. To help keep those skills limber, parents should provide summer reading T.A.F. — time, access and fun.
Take extra care at your Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day celebrations this year by ensuring that accidents do not interfere with summer fun. Dr. Roger Yurt, director of the Hearst Burn Center of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, recommends the following safety tips to avoid burns from barbecues, fireworks and other routine activities that can pose a hazard this season.
Half the battle in knowing how to properly protect oneself from skin cancer is being able to separate fact from fiction. Unfortunately, some myths about tanning and sun protection are deep rooted and could mislead people into thinking that tanning is safe – when, in reality, nothing could be further from the truth. Now, a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) sets the record straight on some of the most common myths and what people believe to be true about tanning and sun protection.
As Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer beach season fast approach, New Jersey’s only NCI-Comprehensive Cancer Center is making experts available to discuss the risks of developing skin cancer and what steps can be taken to prevent it.
Loyola University Health System Pediatrician gives summer safety tips.
Leaving the potato salad out too long can lead to big problems.
When it comes to tanning, dermatologists have long suspected that most people need an attitude adjustment. Now, results of a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) confirmed that the majority of people still idolize the bronzed look of a tan despite wanting to protect themselves from skin cancer.
Ryerson University experts are available to offer insight on summer news stories, from air pollution to eco-friendly vacation spots.
Through the annual Volunteen Program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, adolescents dedicate their summer vacation to helping children, while learning important lessons.
Some tips on things an entering freshman can do over the summer to make the transition to college easier.
Experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are encouraging women to be creative and use parasols to protect delicate skin from the sun.
SLU researcher finds sense of belonging, shared goals help obese children become more fit.
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