Feature Channels: Summer

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A chemistry professor describes how fireworks make those colors that keep eyes glued to the sky.

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It took less than 10 minutes today for temperatures to rise from 79 to a blazing 113 degrees inside a parked SUV on the plaza at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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As the July long weekend approaches, many families may be thinking about heading to an amusement park or summer festival for a fun day riding stomach-dropping roller coasters, Ferris wheels and spinning swings. Rides can be thrilling, and even a little scary, but most of the sensation of danger is a clever illusion, says Kathryn Woodcock, an amusement ride expert at Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.

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Hearing can be permanently damaged by loud summer noises such as fireworks, marching bands, construction and the like. A Loyola audiologist explains decibels for common sounds and offers tips and expertise to safeguard hearing.

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Loyola University Health System director of sports medicine gives advice for staying healthy in summer heat.

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Loyola University Health System pediatrician gives summer safety tips.

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With the hot, muggy summer season arriving, kids will be heading to the pool to cool off. While swimming is refreshing, fun and good exercise, even chlorinated pools contain many germs that can make them ill.

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With outdoor activities in full-swing this summer, it’s important to remember to protect your skin. However, with all the sunscreen products on the market, it can be hard to know how to pick the right one. A new survey also shows that the public is confused about how to apply sunscreen correctly. Tips from a board-certified dermatologist can help clear up the confusion.

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May is asthma awareness month, and with summer right around the corner, a study shows that doctors may be closer to understanding why patients with mild asthma have such difficulty breathing during hot, humid weather. The study, appearing in the June print issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, found that patients who inhaled an asthma drug before breathing in hot, humid air were able to prevent airway constriction that volunteers without asthma did not experience in the same environment.

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With backyard, beach and BBQ season beginning, a family physician from UMDNJ is advising that SLoW (Sunscreen and Lots of Water) is the way to go for a healthy summer season.

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As the summer season approaches, allergens lurk in many places.

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The American Academy of Dermatology today reiterated the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens to protect against the damaging effects from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As one component of a daily sun-protection strategy, sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

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Sand lovers from all over flock to Texas beaches, but before you try to catch that big wave, be aware that beaches can have hidden dangers that lurk in the surf. Beach accidents can happen quickly, and one reason they do is that many beachgoers don’t know some of the basic rules of the sand.

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As many prepare to fire up the grill this Memorial Day weekend, experts from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey are offering tips on healthy summer nutrition habits and cooking methods that can be an important part of cancer prevention.

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Tips for exercising safely during the summer.

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A safety guide for children to ease parents’ minds.

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How to make healthy sunglass choices.

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Ways to help treat an injury while working out or playing sports in the summer.

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Ways to eat healthy in the summer.

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Sun protection tips for teens.

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Every spring and summer, millions of Americans dread the trip to the park or the playground and will do anything to avoid activities that trigger outdoor allergies.

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Seniors Keep Their Cool This Summer and Learn How to Prevent Heat-Related Injuries

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Fireproof your summer with tips from the Hearst Burn Center and the New York City Fire Department.

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While summer means outdoor fun for most, it might leave the millions of Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies and asthma running for cover. Even for those that don’t suffer from grass and pollen allergies, there are five surprising summer allergy and asthma triggers, with easy ways to cope.

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Heat-related illness awareness tips from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

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It's a time when many stumble and fall -- making the transition from community college to a four-year university. A program at Michigan Tech is helping at-risk community college transfer students succeed.

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Middle and high school students are exploring the possibilities of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in Michigan Tech's Summer Youth Programs.

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UAB health experts say you can shed some pounds for the summer by making simple — but safe — changes.

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While many enjoyed a mild winter and an early spring with record-breaking temperatures, the warm weather also prompted many bugs to show up earlier than usual. The question is, will bug populations be larger this summer?

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More beachgoers are injured just feet from shore than by rip tides each year at Delaware's beaches. Researchers in Delaware examine how simply playing in the ocean can lead to ruptured spleens, spinal injuries and death.

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We all know that people and animals can be harmed by excessive heat; so can medications, states Dr. Amy Peak, director of Drug Information Services for Butler University.

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While the image of a bug crawling on your arm or a creepy crawler snuggling up in your bed is enough to make you flinch, most bug bites are harmless and disappear on their own in a matter of days. Other insects, however, can spread disease and cause severe reactions that require medical attention.

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Summer often brings with it fun in the sun, but for cancer patients it also presents new challenges and the need for additional protection.

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Excessive heat, flooding in Midwest have culminated in dangerous air quality alert for a mold count high of more than 50,000, says Loyola University Health System allergist, Dr. Joseph Leija.

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Loyola University Health System pediatrician shares healthy travel tips for families.

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High mold count from heat, rain almost reaches alert status says Loyola University Health System Dr. Joseph Leija, allergist who performs the official allergy count for the Midwest.

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Summer time awareness story that covers foot care and diabetes.

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Expert alert - expert available to discuss how high heat hampers breathing.

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Excessive heat and air pollution advisories are diagnosed by an assortment of medical experts from Loyola University Health System's Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.

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Loyola University Health System primary care physician offer ways to stay healthy in the heat.

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After many long winter months, Canadians are eager to get outside and enjoy the short and sweet season of warm summer sunshine. Although soaking up the sun can help us forget our winter blues, too much or unprotected exposure can have harmful consequences to your health. As Canadians head outdoors to benefit from the sunny weather, experts from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are available to discuss the various effects of sun exposure.

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As a major heat wave sweeps over the country, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital has already treated one patient for heat stroke and is gearing up for more.

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Advice/information on sunburn, sunscreens and skin cancer.

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Whether soccer camp or football conditioning, no matter what the sport, any type of training in heat and humidity can put children and teens at risk of heat exhaustion and other health problems.

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The summer is a great season for getting in shape. Whether by playing a sport, doing an aerobic exercise routine, or just returning to that familiar running path -- this is the time for activity.

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With thousands of sunscreens on the market, it can be hard to know how to choose the right one. U-M dermatologists offer their insights.

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Sounds of summer can kill hearing - research statistics and tips about hearing safety, including decibel levels of common noises.

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Do you ever wonder why you feel so exhausted after returning from a vacation? The flights, car rides, hotel stays and on-the-go activities just might play a part in the way you feel. Dr. Marbella Zumaya, a physician with Covenant Medical Group, gives some tips on how to stay healthy while vacationing as well as how to come back feeling refreshed.

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Doctors at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center want to make sure children are safe this summer when they are playing in or around water.

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Loyola University Health System pediatrician tells what every parent needs to survive the summer.