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Find out how long you need to spend in the sun to get enough vitamin D.
Why heatwaves are dangerous, who's most at risk in extreme heat, and how to keep cool and safe.
Summer holidays are great fun for children, but can bring risks. Here are some tips for keeping them safe.
Protect your skin against sun damage (including sunbeds) and reduce your risk of skin cancer.
The creatures that are most likely to feast on you, including wasps, bees, ants, spiders, midges and ticks.
How to make sure you don't catch or encounter anything nasty in the sea, river, pond or lake.
Summer means sandals, so make sure your feet are attractive and in tip-top condition before baring them to the world.
A guide to the plants that can sting, scratch or poison you and what to do if you or your family are affected.
From boilers to barbecues, what you need to know about carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Advice for people travelling abroad. Get the facts on malaria, travel vaccinations, EHIC, travel insurance, DVT and jet lag
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