Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)

Summer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many parents' list. There[...]

Scorching temperatures continue to blanket much of the U.S. in an ongoing summer heat wave. Prolonged exposure to both heat and humidity can lead to heat-related[...]

Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can ruin a new bottle?   Protecting your skin[...]

You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says[...]

It's normal for kids to feel anxious sometimes. When these feelings get too big and help is needed, experts often suggest cognitive behavioral therapy.  According to[...]

Americans everywhere will be celebrating Independence Day on July 4, and that often means fireworks and sparklers are involved. While exciting, fireworks also can be dangerous if[...]

Every year, about 4 million gynecologic surgeries are performed in the U.S. Among these, hysterectomies are the most common, with over half a million procedures[...]

Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps,[...]

Women experience menopause at different ages — and different ways — which can, among other things, affect their heart health. The average age of natural[...]

Editor's note: June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month How does your gait — or how you walk — relate to your brain health? Considerably,[...]

For the millions of people who sit at a desk for long hours at a time, day after day, you may want to stand up[...]

 A new variant of COVID-19, known as FLiRT, is now the most dominant strain in the U.S. This variant, which evolved from the omicron strain,[...]