Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown for the first time that a type of human papillomavirus (HPV) commonly found on the skin can directly cause a form of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous ...
Jul 30, 2025
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Sunburns are common—about a third of Americans get at least one each year—and are, most of the time, mild or treatable. But some burns are more severe than others.
Jul 28, 2025
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There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers.
Jul 21, 2025
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As temperatures climb and sleeves grow shorter, a familiar ritual returns: slathering on the sunscreen—or perhaps skipping it. Confusion lingers about how to protect our skin from the sun.
Jun 26, 2025
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Lately, sunscreen has received some controversial bad press from influencers on social media platforms like TikTok.
May 2, 2025
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Graduate teachers need more information to promote physical activity, sun safety, and sleep health to school children across Australia and New Zealand, according to new research.
Mar 24, 2025
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When you come home from a run or a sweaty gym session, do you immediately fling your clothes into the washing machine for a hot cycle? Or do you leave them on a chair (or the floordrobe) so you can wear them again tomorrow?
Mar 16, 2025
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Solar ultraviolet radiation is one of the causes of a series of eye diseases, including cataracts and a type of corneal inflammation (photokeratitis), which can be delayed or prevented by using UV protection, with sunglasses ...
Feb 20, 2025
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Air pollution might protect against the most dangerous type of skin cancer, melanoma, a new study finds. However, it's crucial to approach these results with caution and consider the broader context of air pollution's effects ...
Jan 30, 2025
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Global warming and extreme heat events are having an increasing impact on human health. In corresponding studies, the ambient temperature and relative humidity are summarized as the heat index, as they influence and reinforce ...
Nov 27, 2024
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