It's been a tough time for sunscreens recently. Earlier this year, testing on behalf of consumer organization Choicefound several sunscreens were not delivering the sun protection you'd expect. One product claimed a sun protection ...
Oct 2, 2025
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The makers of over a dozen sunscreens have halted sales in Australia after a consumer advocacy group analysis found many of them did not provide the sun protection factor their makers claimed.
Oct 2, 2025
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It's quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals—the "slop" in the Aussie mantra of "Slip! Slop! Slap!"—can no longer be trusted.
Jun 27, 2025
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When dermatologist Adewole "Ade" Adamson sees people spritzing sunscreen as if it's cologne at the pool where he lives in Austin, Texas, he wants to intervene. "My wife says I shouldn't," he said, "even though most people ...
May 13, 2024
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Clear skies, warm days and free time set the stage for more people being active during the approaching summer months. A dermatologist at Baylor College of Medicine reminds outdoor enthusiasts about the importance of protecting ...
May 1, 2024
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Sunburn is a sign that skin has experienced significant levels of damage. Ultraviolet light can change a person's DNA structure, which can lead to cancer. At the same time, choosing from the multitude of modern sunscreens ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Sun exposure is the number one cause of skin cancer—including the most deadly form, melanoma. High levels of sun exposure cause an estimated 7,200 melanomas in Australia each year.
Oct 11, 2023
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For many people, playing and relaxing in the sun is fun. But for skin cancer survivors, the sun can be a source of fear and anxiety. That's because sun exposure is one of the most significant risk factors for developing skin ...
May 11, 2023
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You may have seen them popping up on beaches everywhere—colorful, breezy, shady, beach cabanas.
Feb 17, 2023
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As summer approaches, we need to start remembering to slip on sun-protective clothing, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade where possible, and slide on sunglasses.
Dec 2, 2022
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