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Iced Tea's Hidden Health Hazard
Iced tea is a favorite summer drink, but it can help bring on kidney stones. Iced tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones. "For people who have a tendency to form kidney stones, it's one of the worst things to drink," said Loyola urologist Dr. John Milner. The most common cause is failure to drink enough liquids. Dehydration, combined with increased ice tea consumption, increases the risk.

Too Much Sun Can Cause Melanoma
Each year, more than 60,000 Americans develop melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. Melanoma has a strong tendency to spread to other locations in the body. "Risk factors include tanning bed exposure, history of skin cancers and blistering sun burns at a young age," said Loyola dermatologist Dr. Sheetal Mehta. "Anyone who notices an abnormal patch on their skin or change in the appearance of a mole should see a dermatologist. When detected early, melanomas are highly treatable.