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Bring the heat: Pac-12 adds postseason baseball tournament 05/25/2022 08:15pm • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Oregon State coach Mitch Canham paused for a few seconds, considering what the next several days of baseball would look like at Scottsdale Stadium during the inaugural Pac-12 postseason tournament. He envisioned some of the best college players in the country all competing Consumer Reports reveals best sunscreens 05/25/2022 10:43am • Despite some cooler temperatures this week, summery weather will soon settle in across the D.C. area. That means T-shirts, shorts, beach trips — and a healthy dose of sunscreen to make sure you don't get fried by the sun. More Consumer News More Lifestyle News Consumer Re What Does Vitamin C Do for the Skin? 05/16/2022 08:00pm • With so many skin care products available, it's hard to make sense of which ones may work best for your skin. One ingredient you might see is vitamin C. Vitamin C -- the same vitamin C found in your citrus fruits -- is an antioxidant that the body doesn't naturally make. Vitamin C can be made synthe What Is Gua Sha? How It Works, How It's Used, Where to Go for Treatment 05/15/2022 08:00pm • Gua sha is a natural treatment from traditional Chinese medicine that means "to scrape away illness." Doctors of Chinese medicine, such as acupuncturists, will use gua sha, along with acupuncture and other healing techniques, to help patients. In ancient times, coins and even bone were used to perfo Deadly skin cancer can appear anywhere on the body, even where the sun doesn’t shine 05/02/2022 12:01am • Melanoma is a common and extremely deadly form of skin cancer. On what dermatologists call Melanoma Monday, a twice-diagnosed survivor has a message. “Anybody can get melanoma; anybody can get skin cancer. Bob Marley died from melanoma,” said 34-year-old Liz Hazuka of Reston, Virginia. Haz Top 3 mistakes parents make trying to protect kids from getting sunburned 04/27/2022 08:43pm • As spring temperatures begin warming up and children start spending more time outside, a D.C. dermatologist has tips for parents to protect kids from bug bites and getting sunburned. "Sunscreen alone is never really going to get the job done," said Dr. Anna Yasmine Kirkorian, the chief of dermato What Is Poikiloderma? Symptoms and Treatments: When to See a Dermatologist 04/25/2022 08:00pm • If you have an area of red, darkened skin on your neck or upper chest -- and it's not from a recent sunburn -- you may have poikiloderma. Poikiloderma is a discoloration on an area of the skin caused by decades of chronic sun exposure. You don't need to have had sunburns in the affected area, just e Best Foods for Healthy Skin 04/17/2022 08:00pm • Nutrition for your skinWe all know that good nutrition is important for good health and disease prevention, but many people don't realize that what you eat can also affect your skin.While many of us (me included!) can't wait to try the latest skin creams and serums to keep our skin young and vibrant Blackmon back atop the Colorado order, where he set records 04/01/2022 11:42am • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Charlie Blackmon, the most prolific leadoff hitter in Colorado history, is back at the top of the order this season. He is all in. “I’ll be comfortable there, no problem,” Blackmon said. The comfort level works both ways. Blackmon was the Rockies’ primary leadoff h 16 top amusement parks in US 03/28/2022 09:00am • Whether you want to spend the day on jaw-dropping thrill rides, put in hours chasing down the best fair food or bask in the sun as you float down a lazy river, the best amusement parks in the U.S. offer something for everyone. Theme parks are usually fairly easy to drive to depending on where you li Are There Foods to Fight Wrinkles? 03/13/2022 08:00pm • Age comes for everyone sooner or later, and one of the many ways it changes the body is the face you present to the world. Over time, "the skin becomes less elastic, drier and thinner," says Dr. Troy Pittman, a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Washington, D.C. These changes mea Print and Pack: The Ultimate Camping Checklist 03/10/2022 07:00pm • Consulting a packing checklist before venturing into the great outdoors can mean the difference between a memorable weekend getaway and a miserable, potentially even dangerous, camping experience. Do your research in advance to make an informed decision on what necessities you'll need to bring along Need Scar Treatment? Here Are Some of Your Options 02/23/2022 07:00pm • If you have a scar on your body or face that's bothering you, it may be helpful to speak with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon about the best treatments for it. A scar is a visible marking that your skin may create during the healing process after damage. For instance, you may develop a scar after What It's Like to Have Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery 02/14/2022 07:00pm • Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. In fact, one in five Americans are projected to develop skin cancer over their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Because your face, neck and hands are easily exposed to sun, these areas are more vulnerable to skin ca Waffle House shooter receives life in prison without parole 02/05/2022 03:29pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A man who shot and killed four people at a Nashville Waffle House in 2018 received a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole on Saturday. Jurors handed down the penalty for 33-year-old Travis Reinking after hearing about two hours of testimony from f