When the temperature is just about freezing outside, it's natural to want to cozy up by the fire or warm up with your trusty ...

Hyperthermia is occasionally used to augment the efficacy of certain cancer therapies, but how heat helps has been a mystery. Now, researchers have uncovered the details of one likely mechanism -- ...

an increased risk of skin cancer due to cellular changes caused by heat." Limit usage to no more than 15-20 minutes at a time. Always place a cloth or towel between the heating pad and your skin.