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Beyond Itchy Feet: How Summer Humidity Triggers Recurrent Fungal Skin Infections

Beyond Itchy Feet: How Summer Humidity Triggers Recurrent Fungal Skin Infections

Although the peak of the summer heat wave has passed, lingering humidity continues to create an ideal environment for fungal microbes to multiply on...
More Than a Heat Rash: Why Summer Spots on Children Could Be Contagious Impetigo

More Than a Heat Rash: Why Summer Spots on Children Could Be Contagious Impetigo

In humid summer weather with temperatures frequently topping 30°C, children can end up drenched in sweat after even brief outdoor play.
Round Red Patches on Your Child’s Skin? It Could Be Ringworm, Not Heat Rash or Eczema

Round Red Patches on Your Child’s Skin? It Could Be Ringworm, Not Heat Rash or Eczema

As high heat and humidity linger into late summer, pediatricians frequently treat two common fungal skin conditions in...
6 in 10 Snakebite Victims Hospitalized: September Outdoor Work and Grave Tending Pose Highest Risk

6 in 10 Snakebite Victims Hospitalized: September Outdoor Work and Grave Tending Pose Highest Risk

As the annual grave-tending season returns ahead of Chuseok, health authorities are urging heightened caution against...
Sunscreen Isn't Enough: How Summer UV Rays and Air Conditioning Threaten Your Vision

Sunscreen Isn't Enough: How Summer UV Rays and Air Conditioning Threaten Your Vision

As the summer vacation season arrives, millions of people are heading to beaches and pools to beat the heat.
The Hidden Danger in Your Medicine Cabinet: How Casual Self-Medication Triggers Vascular and Resistance Risks

The Hidden Danger in Your Medicine Cabinet: How Casual Self-Medication Triggers Vascular and Resistance Risks

Many households maintain a stockpile of leftover medications, ranging from basic fever reducers and cold remedies to...