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Almost all of us have experienced a sunburn at some point in our lives. But getting a sunburn is dangerous because it increases your risk of developing skin cancer — one of the most common types of cancers in the world. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer over the course of their lifetime.

Everyone poops, but a bowel movement that has blood, small lumps at the anal opening or pain could be serious.

It’s that time of year: flu season. Anyone can get the flu, a highly contagious respiratory illness. While most people recover from the flu within a week or two, people with cardiovascular disease have an increased risk of developing serious health complications from the flu.

If you have a snoring problem, you are hardly alone. It’s estimated that nearly half of the people in United States snore at some point. One in four does it regularly.

Overly large breasts can be a source of emotional stress and physical strain, leading to a range of chronic conditions, including back and neck pain, skin irritation and rashes that won’t go away. They make it difficult to find clothes that fit and can be an obstacle to a more active, athletic lifestyle.

Heart disease is sometimes thought of as a man’s disease, but it is also the leading cause of death in American women, with about one in five dying from the illness.

It may sound strange, but one of the best times to start seeing a doctor is when there’s nothing wrong with you. This becomes even more important as you move out of your care-free 20s and into your 30s and beyond.

Millions of us begin each day with a welcome jolt from our morning coffee, tea or soda.

If you were asked to imagine the waiting area in a plastic surgeon’s office, you would probably envision a room filled with women. And you wouldn’t be wrong. But increasingly, men are seeking the help of plastic and reconstructive surgeons, too.

By this point, you’ve probably heard that eating too much salt is a key contributor to high blood pressure and a host of other health problems. But you may be surprised to learn that a diet high in salty snacks and meals also could be robbing you of restful sleep.