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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Pharmacologic Actions: News and Research on Sunscreening Agents
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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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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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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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