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.
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Chemical Actions and Uses: News and Research on Protective Agents
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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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Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems—but figuring out how much you're getting can be tricky
When it comes to describing what an antioxidant is, it's all in the name: Antioxidants counter oxidants.
Oct 20, 2025
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Does my sunscreen actually work? Here's what's behind the latest SPF concerns
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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Over a dozen Australian sunscreens pulled over safety concerns
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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Do multiple tattoos protect against skin cancer, as a recent study suggests?
Could tattoos be the secret weapon in the fight against skin cancer? It might sound incredibly unlikely at first, but new research suggests there's more to tattoo ink than meets the eye, especially when it comes to melanoma ...
Sep 25, 2025
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Why mosquitos might be attracted to you
Researchers in the Netherlands turned a major music festival into an unexpected laboratory to investigate a question that has long puzzled scientists and bug-bitten individuals alike: What makes some people more irresistible ...
Sep 20, 2025
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Tomatillo—yes or no? For healthy eating, the answer is easy
For anyone unfortunate enough to have grown up without them, tomatillos might seem tough to approach. They hide inside a papery cloak and tend to hang out in the quietest corners of produce sections in the U.S.—if they show ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Here's what dermatologists are saying about your skin care routine: Keep it simple
There always seems to be someone on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram showing you a multistep skincare routine they swear by. They might use expensive products like snail mucin or red-light therapy masks that allegedly hydrate ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Antioxidant shield for T cell telomeres shows promise against tumor-induced exhaustion
Tumors are stressful places for cancer-fighting immune cells. Low oxygen, high acid levels, and other stressors put strain on mitochondria, the cell's energy factories, leading to T cell exhaustion and poor cancer outcomes.
Sep 10, 2025
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