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Autumn Chores Can Be Dangerous Without Proper Preparation

October 20, 2016

Cool and comfortable autumn weather has many people prepping their homes for the winter. Cleaning gutters, chopping wood, covering delicate plants, and raking up leaves are annual chores for many. And while we often don't give these chores much thought beforehand, it's best that we do. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that 333,000 people went to the emergency room for injuries related to garden equipment in 2014. That same ...

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Skin Cancer Risks Still At-Large After Summer's End

October 10, 2016

Summer is nearly over, and it's likely that you've spent some time in the sun. As tans start to fade, however, many people find themselves going to tanning salons to keep up on their summer glows. While having tan skin may make you feel great, tanning can have long-term effects on your health. Since 1975, skin cancer rates have more than tripled. This is partly due to the thinning of the earth's ...

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Skin Cancer Risks Still At-Large After Summer's End

October 10, 2016

Summer is nearly over, and it's likely that you've spent some time in the sun. As tans start to fade, however, many people find themselves going to tanning salons to keep up on their summer glows. While having tan skin may make you feel great, tanning can have long-term effects on your health. Since 1975, skin cancer rates have more than tripled. This is partly due to the thinning of the earth's ...

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Don't Want to Leave the House? Get Your STD Testing Kit Delivered to You

October 6, 2016

Is your primary care available when you are? Are you apprehensive about visiting a family health clinic to get tested for an STD? Look no further, as there are more options for STD testing than you might have thought possible. While the U.S. does need more primary care physicians -- about 52,000 more by the year 2025 -- online STD testing is available in the meantime. Skeptical? Here's what you should know! How does ...

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Don't Want to Leave the House? Get Your STD Testing Kit Delivered to You

October 6, 2016

Is your primary care available when you are? Are you apprehensive about visiting a family health clinic to get tested for an STD? Look no further, as there are more options for STD testing than you might have thought possible. While the U.S. does need more primary care physicians -- about 52,000 more by the year 2025 -- online STD testing is available in the meantime. Skeptical? Here's what you should know! How does ...

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