How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat.
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Sunscreen misinformation attracts high engagement on TikTok, study finds
Sunscreen is overwhelmingly promoted in popular TikTok videos, but content containing health misinformation about sunscreen attracts disproportionately high audience engagement, according to a new study published June 18 ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Barbers may help prevent skin cancer
Could your barber help prevent skin cancer? A new study by the University of Portsmouth suggests that barbers could play a significant role in the early detection and prevention of skin cancer among men, opening a new community-based ...
Jun 18, 2026
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FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in two decades
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products.
Jun 10, 2026
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Sunscreen confusion puts more Americans at risk for Melanoma
Melanoma—the most serious form of skin cancer—doesn't just happen at the beach or in a tanning booth.
May 22, 2026
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Online misinformation adding to Americans' skin cancer risk, survey finds
Misinformation is putting more than 16 million Americans at increased risk for skin cancer, a new American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey has concluded.
May 4, 2026
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Teen views on tanning and sunscreen shape skin cancer risk behaviors
A new study finds that how high school students perceive the "costs" of sun protection and the "rewards" of tanning play a significant role in whether they practice sun-safe behaviors. The work will help inform more effective ...
Apr 21, 2026
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How to protect your skin from UV damage for as little as $40 a year
Consumers can protect their skin from damaging ultraviolet (UV) light rays for as little as $40 a year—or as much as $1,400 a year—depending on how expensive a sunscreen they buy and how much of their skin they protect with ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Where are we at with the 'sunscreen wars'?
In Australia, we are exposed to some of the harshest and most dangerous levels of ultraviolet radiation (UV) in the world, so many of us know how important high SPF sunscreen is.
Jan 9, 2026
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Mineral vs chemical sunscreens? Science shows the difference is smaller than you think
"Mineral-only" sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of "chemicals," a belief that "mineral" products are inherently safer, and confusion about how sunscreens actually protect our skin.
Dec 1, 2025
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