As we head into the summer season most of us will be taking advantage of the warmer weather by spending more time outdoors. While it may be good for the soul to soak up some sun after a long winter, it can mean trouble for your skin. More than 90% of skin cancer is caused by sun exposure. In recognition of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, The Dermatological Society of New Jersey is urging the...

Streptococcal infections are any type of infection caused by the streptococcus ("strep") group of bacteria. There are many different types of Streptococci bacteria, and infections vary in severity from mild throat infections to life-threatening infections of the blood or organs. Most streptococcal infections can be treated with antibiotics. Read more about the bacteria here   We can...

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The department of labour inspection warned on Saturday of increased dust levels in the atmosphere, which will remain until Monday. According to an announcement, the average hourly concentration of dust particles in the atmosphere was high, ranging from 25 to 191μg/m³ (microgrammes per cubic metre). “It is therefore expected that the average 24-hour level is likely to exceed the safe level of...

Relaxation can help to relieve the symptoms of stress. It can help you calm down and take a step back from a stressful situation. Although the cause of the anxiety won’t disappear, you will probably feel more able to deal with it once you've released the tension in your body and cleared your thoughts. All relaxation techniques combine breathing more deeply with relaxing the muscl...

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  Calories are a measure of the amount of energy in food. Knowing how many calories are in our food can help us to balance the energy we put into our bodies with the energy we use. And that’s the key to a healthy weight. We measure the amount of energy contained in an item of food in calories, just as we measure the weight of that item of food in kilograms. If you’re t...

Smoking is bad for your health, but exactly how does quitting make life better? Here are 10 ways your health will improve when you stop smoking.   Better sex Stopping smoking improves the body’s bloodflow, so improves sensitivity. Men who stop smoking may get better erections. Women may find that their orgasms improve and they become aroused more easily. It’s also been found that non-s...

  What are the most common allergies? The most common allergies are to pollen, house dust mites, mould, pets such as cats and dogs, wasps and bees, industrial and household chemicals, and foods such as milk, nuts (mainly peanuts) and eggs. You can also be allergic to fruit, medicines such as penicillin, metals such as nickel in jewellery, and rub...

Psychological problems, including stress, anxiety and depression, are behind one-in-five visits to a doctor. Some pressure at work can be motivating, but when it becomes excessive it can eventually lead to work-related stress. Stress is “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other demands placed on them”, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Stres...