Health
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Is sparkling water good for you?
So you’ve swapped soda for seltzer, and now you’re concerned that you’ve simply traded one bad habit for another. Good news: As long as…
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What is swimmer’s itch?
Swimmer’s itch is a rash that can occur after you go swimming or wading outdoors. It’s most common after being in freshwater lakes and…
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How hot is too hot for the human body?
The human body may lose the ability to rid of excessive heat and stop functioning optimally when outside temperatures reach beyond 104 Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), according…
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West Nile virus: What you need to know
By Deb Balzer, mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed (https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsmaps/current-season-data.html) reports of West Nile virus in 10 states, South…
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Preventing summer injuries
From water accidents and sunburns to dehydration and head/neck injuries, these are some of the most common injuries pediatricians across Johns Hopkins Medicine see…