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3 days ago
- Climate
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Dermatologist says skin damage from the sun can only take 10 to 60 minutes
HONOLULU (KHON2) – Many families are enjoying their Summer break by spending time outdoors and going to the beach. But with the temperatures expected to rise this Summer, many parents are asking how do I keep my kids safe and protected? BBB: New graduates become targets for scammers during end of school season Dr. Aaron Fong, a Dermatologist at The Queen's Health Systems tells us it only takes 10-60 minutes in the sun to burn and suffer skin damage that could possibly lead to skin cancer, depending on time of day, UV index, and skin type. The most dangerous time frame is usually between 10 a.m. to 4 are some tips to stay safe, according to Dr. Fong: Avoid peak hours, wear sun protective clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Reapply sunscreen approximately every two hours, or after swimming or sweating, according to the directions on the bottle. Select broad-spectrum sunscreen that says 'tinted' on the label and has an SPF of 30 or higher. Has broad-spectrum to block against wide spectrum of UV rays, and tinted to help block visible light. Wear water resistant if going swimming or sweating. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news And Dr. Fong says if you're worried, see your dermatologist for skin cancer screening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ask A Specialist: Stroke Awareness Month
HONOLULU (KHON2) — May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to get educated about the warning signs of a stroke and how to prevent it. It's important to recognize the signs of a stroke as soon as possible. Ask A Specialist – Measles The acronym BEFAST can help you remember the signs of a stroke: B: Balance E: Eye Problems F: Face Drooping A: Arm Weakness S: Speech Problems T: Time to call 911'Part of treating a stroke is just recognizing it. We always say time is brain, because you need to get in the ambulance as soon as possible because stroke care actually begins in the ambulance,' said Dr. Rony Salem, a vascular neurologist at The Queen's Health Systems. 'We have a system set up here in Hawaii where as soon as a stroke patient is recognized by EMS in the ambulance they contact a stroke team at Queens and we can, in real time, evaluate the patient on the camera, get the stroke team ready.' If the patient meets certain criteria, there are certain emergency treatments that can be used. 'If the patient gets to the hospital within four and a half hours of when the stroke started there's an emergency clot-busting medicine, an IV medicine, to try and dissolve the blood clot. In certain situations we might consider doing a procedure called the clot retrieval or mechanical thrombectomy procedure where we actually take a little catheter wire, go through the groin, and using live imaging move that wire all the way to the brain to actually physically pull that clot out to reopen the blood vessel that's blocked,' said Dr. Salem. There are various things that can increase your risk of having a stroke. 'The most common ones – high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol. Those are the big three. And if you have some time of heart disease or irregular heartbeat, those are significant risk factors for stroke,' Dr. Salem said. Check out more news from around Hawaii Lifestyle choices such as smoking, vaping, alcohol or drug use can also increase your risk for stroke. To learn more about the services provided by The Queen's Health Systems, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
