When is a sunburn cause for concern?
Sunburns are common—about a third of Americans get at least one each year—and are, most of the time, mild or treatable. But some burns are more severe than others.
Jul 28, 2025
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Chemical Actions and Uses: News and Research on Protective Agents
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Sun advice from a skin cancer researcher and physician
There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers.
Jul 21, 2025
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Family doctor offers tips for summer water safety
Every year in the U.S., about 4,000 people die by drowning. Children, men and nonwhite people are at the highest risk.
Jul 15, 2025
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New compound may help the brain heal itself after injury
Researchers from the University of Georgia found a new drug that may boost the brain's ability to heal itself after injury. The discovery could lead to significant advances in treating traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs.
Jul 9, 2025
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Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it
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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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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Sun safety 101: A dermatologist's advice to protect your skin
With the weather finally warming up and tempting people to get outside, a dermatologist is sharing a reminder to protect our skin from serious damage when we spend time in the sun.
Jun 17, 2025
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TikTok skin-care routines could put teens at risk of lifelong allergy
It turns out when teens on TikTok say, "Get ready with me," it can be more harmful than they might realize.
Jun 9, 2025
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You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why
People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen—for more reasons than one.
May 25, 2025
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Caveman method skincare: How neglecting skincare completely can give you 'cornflake' build-up
Social media has done it again—this time reviving a minimalist skincare trend known as the caveman method. Think of it as the paleo diet for your face: no cleansers, no moisturizers, no water. Just your skin, left completely ...
May 15, 2025
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