What the science says about sunscreen
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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Biological Phenomena: News and Research on Ultraviolet Rays
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How to survive in a sunburned country
Lately, sunscreen has received some controversial bad press from influencers on social media platforms like TikTok.
May 2, 2025
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Teachers need more support to deliver key health lessons to kids
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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How often should I wash my exercise clothes?
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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Tests on sunglasses show deficiencies in protection against ultraviolet rays
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 may protect against skin cancer, finds new study, but the health risks are far more serious
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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Skin under the influence of climate change: How heat and humidity can affect skin aging
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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Evidence suggests tanning bed access and usage is driving higher rates of melanoma in specific regions
Melanoma accounts for only 1% of skin cancers in the United States but results in the largest number of skin cancer deaths. Investigators evaluated the potential link between the availability and use of tanning beds and the ...
Nov 7, 2024
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Researcher suggests eggs as additional vitamin D source as autumn days grow shorter, colder
With autumn's arrival, opportunities to spend time in the sun grow scarcer, reducing access to the most important natural source of vitamin D. A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to problems with bone development and maintenance, ...
Oct 23, 2024
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UV rays may boost health in low-sunlight countries, study finds
The health benefits of spending time in the sun could outweigh the risks for those living in areas with limited sunshine, a study suggests.
Aug 14, 2024
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