The second annual National Summer Learning Day on Thursday, July 14, is a chance for schools and summer camps across the country to emphasize the importance of summertime studies for primary and secondary school students.
Education researchers at Johns Hopkins University are available to comment on summer learning loss.
Robert Pedowitz, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of the Sports Medicine Service for UCSD Healthcare's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery expects to see a fair number of sports injuries this summer but says that doesn't have to be the case.
You're not the only one who's survived a long, cold winter. Adult "overwintering" mosquitoes have survived, too, and are waking up this spring after hibernation and are literally blood-thirsty for a good meal.
Don't believe the cartoon. When Tweety meets Sylvester, the cat almost always wins.
As gardening enthusiasts head for their yards, so do millions of pollen and mold spores, triggering sneezing and wheezing for those who suffer from seasonal allergies.
People with stinging insect allergies don't have to live in fear of picnics, parks and gardens. Studies have shown that allergy shots, known as immunotherapy, are 97 percent effective in protecting allergic people from potentially life-threatening reactions to insect sting venom.
Although allergies to stinging insects are more common, allergic reactions have been reported following many different types of arthropod bites, primarily "kissing bugs" (Triatoma), flies, or mosquitoes.
Summer is finally here! As children rush to play outdoors and enjoy the warm weather, the fun activities they participate in can be hard on their skin, leaving them vulnerable to certain minor skin infections.
Families everywhere are gearing up for summer vacation. Kids are generally healthy during the summer months, but preparation is key to be sure summertime illnesses don't get the best of your little ones. If you are traveling this summer, there are a few easy and fundamental steps that will help you enjoy your time away together.
Fireworks light up the night sky on Independence Day and have become as much a part of the July 4 ritual as American flags and cookouts. But behind the scenes, causing those dazzling explosions, is a combination of oxygen, metals and a whole lot of innovation.
Family vacations are no longer restricted to pilgrimages to Grandma's house. A University of Washington travel physician and researcher offers advice for traveling with children, gleaned in part from the experience of taking a toddler to Peru.
The University of Arizona has several researchers available to talk about both mosquitoes and the West Nile virus.
Grand Valley State University experts are available to comment on a wide range of summer topics/issues including water safety, summer illnesses and Father's Day.
While on vacation, most people have either gotten sick, stained a piece of clothing or stayed in a place that was "disgustingly filthy." SDA Survey Reveals Our Most Likely "Vacation Spots" Think P.A.C.K. for Clean, Healthy Summer Travel.
A group of chemists says that adding a mixture of antioxidants to sunscreen may help enhance its protection. In animal studies, they found that a mixture of various topical antioxidants was more effective than single antioxidants.
Sunscreen ingredient suppliers claim that the FDA is dragging its feet on approving new ingredients for sunscreens and delaying implementation of a revised rating system for measuring sun protection.
Summer offers challenges in safe food preparation and storage.
Web site to educate children and their parents about skin cancer and encourage them to make appropriate lifestyle changes to prevent the disease.
Taking a vacation "“ getting away from work and your everyday schedule "“ is not just a fun diversion. It's essential for mental health and creativity.
Experts advise people to use caution and common sense when exercising outside during the summer months.
Children, especially toddlers, are more likely to get into household items that can injure or poison them.
UT Southwestern physician says basic safety and exercise techniques are good to know when cycling whether you're competing in a race, or just cycling around the block.
This summer UAB will offer a six-week Summer Treatment Program for children ages 6 to 12 with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or associated behavioral disorders such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
When exercising for long durations, drinking too much water and neglecting important nutrients can lead toward a dangerous chemical imbalance -- even death -- according to diet experts writing for the Institute of Food Technologists.
The sad facts are in the statistics: that annual suntan, no matter what your age, can enhance the chances of your developing skin cancer. In this excerpt from the Health Beat series, being way too young for melanoma and getting it anyway.
Diabetics are reaping the benefits of recent advances in daily care by traveling all over the world. In this excerpt from the University of Washington Health Beat series, how careful planning can enhance a "bon voyage!"
Florida State University's nationally ranked academic programs and faculty include highly respected experts who can comment on a wide range of seasonal and topical concerns.
Michael Catangui, entomologist at South Dakota State University, is an expert on the subject of West Nile.
Dr. Carla Dieter, faculty member at South Dakota State University, is an expert on the subject of allergies.
Women under the age of 35 tend to focus on achieving the "right look" instead of choosing the best shoes to compliment their vacation environment and activities, according to a recent APMA survey.
This release offers an overview of skin cancer, how it develops and methods to treat it, including a non-surgical alternative called Photodynamic Therapy.
Analyzing data from two popular Orange County beaches, Newport and Huntington, a team that includes professors from UC Irvine and UC Riverside estimates that swimming in these coastal waters costs the public $3.3 million per year in health-related expenses.
A wet winter and spring and an ongoing bark beetle infestation in Southern California's pine forests mean additional fuel to burn and increased wildfire danger this summer and fall. UC Riverside faculty experts on these topics are able to add depth and meaning to journalists' stories about wildfires.
Although school is almost out for the summer, learning doesn't have to stop, says University of Alabama at Birmingham education expert Charles Calhoun, Ph.D. "Parents can use everyday activities and summertime events to teach math, reading and history.
Resources at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Indiana University experts offer tips on water safety and jogging safety.
The family cooks have spent days preparing for the annual reunion. The chicken is fried and grandma's famous potato salad is complete. Everything is perfect. Or is it? Later, everyone is trying to see who can make it to the bathroom first. Welcome to a cook's worst nightmare: food poisoning.
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