Skin-cancer warning: Observing sun-protective behaviors at outdoor sporting events
Researchers observing the crowd at Townsville's V8 supercars events say many people are sun smart—but women are wearing the wrong hats.
Mar 20, 2023
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Biological Phenomena: News and Research on Sunlight
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New Zealanders still not making enough effort to be 'sun safe,' says study
Sunscreen alone is not enough, University of Otago researchers are reminding people, after a study published today reveals the slip, slop, slap message is still not getting through.
Dec 20, 2022
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Serious ethical problem with sunscreen testing methods
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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Tempted to buy a UV light disinfection gadget? Some can be dangerous—here's what you need to know
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed many of our behaviours and attitudes towards infection control.
Nov 14, 2022
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Research uncovers how UV light triggers immune activation and disease flares in lupus
After sun exposure, people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently develop skin rashes, which often are accompanied by a flare of their overall disease. This connection between ultraviolet (UV) light and disease ...
Nov 13, 2022
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Climate data can help model the spread of COVID-19
COVID-19 transmission can be more accurately modeled by incorporating meteorological factors, with ultraviolet (UV) radiation as the main driver, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ...
Sep 7, 2022
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When light is the switch: Nanometric photodiodes to study the activity of neurons
In a novel approach, a new study at SISSA uses technology that can activate individual nerve cells with a light impulse. This targeted, non-invasive approach can be used for fundamental studies into the nervous system as ...
Aug 12, 2022
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Consumer health: Enjoy the summer sun safely
August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about protecting yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight.
Aug 10, 2022
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Dermatologist argues it's a myth that sunscreen prevents melanoma in people of color
Melanoma is a potentially deadly form of skin cancer that effects people of every racial and ethnic group. The risk factor most closely linked to developing melanoma is exposure to ultraviolet, or UV, rays from the sun. In ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Fun in the sun does not have to mean a sunburn
July is UV Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn about avoiding the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight.
Jul 15, 2022
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