There are many medical conditions that come from the heat and the sun. Here are a few that may show up this summer, along with remedies to help. Let's start with heat rash -- what is it and what ...

A collaborative study published in Science Translational Medicine, by researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery and other institutes nationwide, discovered a type of immune cell that appears to ...

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — While sunbathing may be an enjoyable pastime for many during the summer months, it could be dangerous for senior citizens. According to medical experts that's because they are among ...

A 37-year-old man from Puerto Rico was referred to the New England Eye Center for an approximate 5-year history of progressive vision loss, photosensitivity and glare. More recently, he noted ...

It's the middle of the day and nearly pitch dark in John Kapellas' home. The windows are blocked with fabric and paper collages that permit only tiny slivers of sunlight. The lights on his microwave, ...

Photosensitivity or abnormal light sensitivity is very complex and is a major symptom of lupus. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) loosely defines photosensitivity as "a skin rash as a result ...

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Several acquired and ...

J Child Neurol. 2004;19(8):571-578. Another study, in agreement with a previous report, confirms that the occurrence of seizures in parents and probands does not influence the rate of photosensitivity ...

If you are taking medication, you might want to ask your medical provider if the drug will cause you to have a reaction to sunlight. Several medications, including antibiotics, nonsteroidal ...

Beachgoers enjoy the nice weather at Hobie Island Beach as South Florida swelters under a heat advisory that warns of feels-like temperatures of 108, thoughts turn to the coming long Labor Day weekend ...

Responses to intermittent photic stimulation in an individual patient are influenced by the level of alertness and whether the eyes are open, closed, or closing at the beginning of intermittent photic ...