A thick melanoma mole. There are four types of melanoma, with the fourth, invasive melanoma, ranking as the deadliest. There are about 77,000 new cases of melanoma every year and nearly 10,000 deaths. (Skin Cancer Foundation) There’s still plenty of time left to catch some sun this summer, prompting the surgeon general to remind the public about the most common cancer in the United States: skin cancer. (ABOVE: Identifying Skin Cancer) On the Department of Health and Human Services website,...

As of July 29, more than 600 people in U.S. states and territories have been diagnosed with chikungunya virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced. The virus is not a nationally notifiable disease in the United States, so it is likely there aremany more cases that have not been reported to ArboNET, the national surveillance system for arthropod-borne diseases. (MORE: 10 Diseases Climate Change Spreads) Previously, the mosquito-borne virus infected an average of 28 people per year...

We all know that sleep is really important — But did you know that sleeping in cooler room could help you lose weight?! New research shows that something as simple as lowering the thermostat in your bedroom can help maximize the benefits of good fat. A cooler bedroom can slightly transform your supply of what’s called brown fat — increasing your metabolism — and therefore burning more calories. Scientists say it could also double your overall amount of brown or...

There's a serious danger lurking in the water off the Florida coast. Vibrio vulnificus may sound like a Harry Potter spell, but it's actually the scientific name for a flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm saltwater, according to WPTV.com. Officials issued a new warning about the bacteria Monday, telling anyone with an open cut to stay out of the water and reminding all swimmers to wash off before going home, the report added. The Florida Department of Health also warned...

Summer is a great time to get outside for some exercise. Here's a little inspiration. "Everyday is a mental challenge for me, whether it's pushing out one more rep, or the cardio thing," Mackenzie Walker told weather.com. "When it's going the extra five minutes." The 14-year-old Walker, through hard work and a healthy diet, went from weighing 223 pounds, down to around 123 pounds since September. But after her doctor suggested she stop trying to lose weight, Mackenzie needed a...

Are You Getting Enough Water? ((Thinkstock/Jupiterimages)) It's easy to remember to drink water in the middle of summer when temperatures rise to unbearable levels. Drinking bottle after bottle is incredibly important, as the body sweats a lot of it out. But water should be your close friend all year round. Not getting enough H2O causes many problems, other than the ones you're probably familiar with. You might only drink water to quench your thirst, but why stop there? “It’s often...

The southeastern United States is experiencing a public health crisis — and it’s not brain-eating amoeba or flesh-eating bacteria. Community hospitals in the region have faced a fivefold increase in cases of the highly contagious, drug-resistant bacteriacarbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), according to research published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. (MORE: 15 Deadly Diseases that Should Terrify You) The study covered five years and identified 305 unique patients in 25 community...

The water supply in Toledo, Ohio, has returned to normal after high levels of the toxin microcystin caused the city to warn resident against using the water early Saturday. The warning came after tests at one treatment plant showed readings for microcystin above the standard for consumption, most likely from algae on Lake Erie.OhioGov. John Kasich declared a state of emergency. As the threat in Toledo passes, the event has left many wondering if it could happen again, especially because...

As Americans fear that the deadly Ebola virus has spread to the United States, cases continue to rise in Nigeria and West Africa, according to the latest World Health Organization outbreak report. (MORE: Ebola in America: What You Need to Know About the Virus) The organization states that a total of 108 new cases of the Ebola virus disease were reported over three days, from August 2 to August 4. These cases occurred in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone....

Berries: Blueberries and blackberries are more than 85 percent water while strawberries are 92 percent water, according to data from Bowes and Church's Food Values and the University of Kentucky. Read on for more of Bowes and Church's super-hydrating foods to help you beat the heat. (Thinkstock) As the weather gets warmer, drinking enough water is more important than ever. "There's recently been a lot of interesting research about how hydration affects our mind, our mood, memory and learning, thinking...

Work Snacks Draining Your Energy (Thinkstock/Digital Vision) Ready for a 3 p.m. nap at your desk? No, you're not craving ZZZs just because it's summer, and you'd rather be at the beach (though that might be part of it). Your afternoon snack is likely to blame. Whether your goal is a late-summer beach body, or just to feel good throughout the day, what you eat plays a major role into how energized you are. All calories are energy, Katie Ferraro,...

If you want to keep eating bacon, you’ll have to start bringing home even more bacon. That's because the price of bacon continues its sizzling summer skyrocket. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a pound of bacon in American cities rose another 6 cents a pound in June, to an all-time high of $6.11. That’s nearly double its 2004 price of just over $3 per pound. So why is bacon so expensive? The biggest cause is porcine epidemic diarrhea...