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Beach Sun 911
Top 10 Beach Hazards
First Aid Kit
Fun Beach Quiz
Amazing Beach Facts!
Prevent Skin Cancer
Beach Resources

Top 10 Beach Hazards

Beach Hazards
Before you rest on your beach laurels, heed some basic advice on how to manage the top 10 beach hazards — whether it's a rip current, jellyfish sting or protecting your skin from the sun's damaging — and potentially lethal — rays.

Menace in the Swimming Pool?
There's plenty of potential for infectious diseases in the ole' swimming hole. Don't miss Dr. Rob's swim-safety tips.

On TV

Discovery Health Channel offers innovative programming for staying healthy year-round. Get this week's schedule.

Beach Quizzes

Test Your Beach IQ!
Take our 10-question beach quiz and find out how beach savvy you are.

Amazing Beach Facts
Did you know more people die from vending machines falling on them at the beach than from shark attacks each year? Take our quiz!

Skin Cancer

Signs of Skin Cancer
While many people don't take skin cancer seriously, it's on the rise and it's deadly! Make sure you know the early signs of this disease.

Interactives

Beach First-aid Kit
Find out about simple medical supplies that you should take with you to the beach to treat common beach mishaps, including cuts and bruises, seasickness, eye and ear irritations — and yes — jellyfish stings!

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