Choosing healthy foods to barbeque -- and even barbequing with marinades instead of high-fat sauces -- can help reduce your risk of heart disease as well as stroke, experts say.
With temperatures soaring across much of the United States, people should use caution when engaging in aerobic activity outdoors or in facilities without air conditioning, the American Council on Exercise warns.
Whether summer finds you by the pool or hiking in the woods, poisonous plants and biting, stinging creatures may be lurking nearby.
Residents still struggling with extreme hot weather in the Midwest, South and East Coast need to make sure they stay cool and hydrated to prevent heat illnesses and injuries such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The FDA has just released a new set of guidelines to help people better understand sunscreen labels.
The risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, increases with age, experts at the U.S. National Institute on Aging warn.
The meteorological monster -- dubbed a "heat dome" by weather experts -- that has wilted much of the United States from the Southwest to the Ohio Valley for days, pushed into the Northeast.
Hello, summer! It's time for picnics, fairs, festivals, swimming pools, water parks … and nasty stomach bugs that often go hand-in-hand with these warm-weather venues. As you enjoy outdoor activities this summer, don't forget to keep sun safety in mind.
You may love the summer heat that makes it easy to swim, picnic and just laze around outside, but don't overdo it: Overexposure to the sun and heat can be dangerous, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns.
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses, experts say.
If you don't take the proper precautions, your local pool, nearby water park or even your hot tub could make you sick. Follow these guidelines ... and don't drink the water.
How serious is a bee sting? Find out how to avoid stinging insects.
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