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Certain drugs cause sun sensitivity like rashes and an increased risk of sunburn. If you’re taking these medications, take extra precautions to protect yourself when outdoors. These drugs, known as photosensitizing drugs, increase the risk of developing a rash in response to sunlight. There are two different types of photosensitive drug reactions: phototoxic and photoallergic. 

Phototoxic drug reactions result in a burning rash similar to sunburn. They could cause a rash in any individual who has taken a high-enough dose of the drug and has been exposed to enough ultraviolet rays. Some of the

On college campuses across the U.S., many students ages 18 to 24 are taking part in a dangerous activity called binge drinking. This means drinking alcohol to the point of getting drunk. 

For men, it's defined as having five or more drinks in a row. For women, it's four or more drinks in a row. This amount of drinking produces blood alcohol levels far above the legal driving limit of 0.08%. 

College students binge drink at higher rates than young people the same age who don't attend college. Some students go to college with a lot of past drinking experience. For others, college is a time of new

The snow has come, and families and friends are heading out to enjoy it. Hitting the slopes, climbing a hill to slide down, or lacing up your skates are lots of fun. But, these winter safety tips for sledding, skating and skiing will help prevent injury and lessen your chances of having to visit the emergency department.

Sledding Safety Tips

• Wear an approved helmet.
• Choose a hill away from roads, parking lots and ponds.
• Don’t slide near trees, rocks or other obstacles.
• Slide down the middle of the hill. Climb up the side. Avoid icy areas.
• When you get to the bottom, move out of the way quickly.
• Don’t

Take time this fall to plan for a healthy new year. From reviewing your health insurance plan to scheduling needed vaccines, use our simple end-of-the-year health checklist to help you stay on top of your health.

Insurance and Planning Checklist

Health Insurance: Review your current health insurance plan and see if it still meets your needs. If not, consider enrolling in a new plan. 

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Check the balance of your FSA to make sure you use the funds before the end of the year. Unused funds may not roll over to the next year. 

Vacation: If you have unused time, schedule