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Shopping for shades?
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage your eyes, not just your skin. Choose sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays. Opt for wraparound sunglasses or closefitting sunglasses with wide lenses that protect your eyes from every angle. Keep in mind that the color of the lenses and the degree of darkness the sunglasses provide have nothing to do with the sunglasses' ability to block UV rays.
Shingles vaccine: Should I get it?
People who are age 50 and older should get this vaccine to prevent shingles.
Shingles
Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatment and vaccine prevention of this painful condition affecting the nerves.
Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not
Questions about sex during pregnancy? Here's what you need to know.
Senior sex: Tips for older men
Sex isn't just for the young. Get tips for staying active, creative and satisfied as you age.
Self-tanners: Are they safe?
Sunless tanning products, also called self-tanners, can give your skin a tanned look without exposing you to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The active ingredient in most sunless tanners is the color additive dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA reacts with dead cells in the skin's surface layer to temporarily darken your skin. The coloring gradually fades within a few days. Caution: Most self-tanners don't contain sunscreen. If you spend time outdoors, sunscreen is essential.
Seborrheic keratosis
Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of this common, noncancerous skin growth that gradually appears as you age.
Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud
Learn about treatments and tips to manage seasonal allergies.
Scrotal masses
Lumps in the scrotum have various causes. Even painless lumps should be checked promptly by a health care professional.
Safety tips for attending school during COVID-19
Consider prevention strategies that you and your child's school can follow to help protect your child from COVID-19.
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