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The blazing sun isn’t the only thing that affects your skin in the summer.

This time of year, it’s essential to bundle up — even if you’re planning a short excursion outside. Depending on how cold it is and how hard the wind is blowing, frostbite can set in after just five…

New Year's resolutions can be daunting when they require you to overhaul your entire life. This year, let's try something different — something sustainable. Instead of drastic changes, focus on small…

For those who live in seasonal climates like the Midwest, cold winter weather tends to be a sensory experience somewhat forgotten through the year until that first blast of icy wind hits the face. We…

Every fall and winter, respiratory viruses make the rounds. And while everyone is familiar with the symptoms — cough, congestion, headache, stuffy or runny nose — it’s not always easy to tell what…

More than five years after COVID-19 first emerged, we’re all in a much better position to protect ourselves from illness, hospitalization and death. In 2022, a variant of COVID, called Omicron…

Oftentimes, the flu sneaks up on us. We unexpectedly become feverish, weak and achy with a cough and a nasty sore throat. It’s an unpleasant experience for most that can drag on for at least a week.…

When someone says they have the flu, what imagery comes to mind first — stomach upset or coughing and a fever? There's a big difference between influenza, the viral respiratory infection we commonly…

Temperatures are starting to cool down, sunset is happening a little earlier and fall is upon us. A change of seasons might mean a change in your exercise habits and activity levels, but an important…

The health consequences of wildfires in Canada were felt across the United States for the past few summers. On July 31, 2025, Chicago air quality ranked among the worst in the world. Poor air quality…

Vacation should be a time to let loose, right? Turn off your phone, eat and drink what you want, try new experiences and seek adventure, or spend a day being sedentary by the pool. Sometimes…

Avian influenza, or bird flu, is spreading among birds in the U.S., hiking egg prices and prompting pet food recalls. Health officials are currently monitoring an outbreak of bird flu among wild birds…