When checking the body for signs of skin cancer, many people may think to check only their skin. However, board-certified dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) say it’s important to check the nails, too. Although rare, skin cancer, including melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — can develop under and around… Continue reading Skin Cancer and Nails
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Warts: Not Just for Witches
Warts aren’t just for witches and goblins. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, regular people can get them, too, especially children, teens, people who frequently bite their nails, and people with a weakened immune system. Although warts can grow anywhere on the skin, they are most common on people’s hands and feet, the AAD… Continue reading Warts: Not Just for Witches
How to Have A Safe (and Healthy) Road Trip
Road tripping for the summer? Road trips can be a fun and cost-effective way to spend time with family and friends while traveling to your summer vacation destination. But if you don’t know what car maintenance you should complete before you leave, or the best ways to save money while on the road, the adventure… Continue reading How to Have A Safe (and Healthy) Road Trip
How to Avoid Lyme Disease This Season
Lyme disease, communicated by an infected deer tick, is the most commonly reported “vector-borne” [i.e. passed from a non-human organism to people) illness in the country. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC), infections occur most frequently in the months of May through October. But despite the huge amount of publicity Lyme disease… Continue reading How to Avoid Lyme Disease This Season