Health
Look for new, improved sunscreen labels
(HealthDay)—New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.
May 10, 2013
0
0
Page 5 - News tagged with sun protection factor
Oncology & Cancer
Parenting magazines give little attention to sun protection
(HealthDay)—Two popular U.S. parenting magazines give little attention in terms of articles or advertisements to preventing skin cancer risk, according to a study published in the April issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Apr 10, 2013
0
0
Oncology & Cancer
People with darker skin still at risk for melanoma
(HealthDay) -- Skin cancer is more common among white people, but people with darker skin are also at risk, a dermatology expert cautions.
Jul 26, 2012
0
0
Oncology & Cancer
A prudent approach to sun
Dermatologist Joshua Fox's goal is to keep patients safe from sun damage that can -- in extremes -- lead to skin cancer. But he realizes that often means striking a balance with patients.
Jul 4, 2012
3
0
Oncology & Cancer
Cancer-causing skin damage is done when young
With high UV levels continuing in Queensland this autumn, young people are at risk of suffering the worst skin damage they will receive during their lifetime, research from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has found.
May 10, 2012
0
0
Health
Sunscreen use may lead to vitamin D deficiency
(HealthDay) -- Using the amount and sun protection factor (SPF) of sunscreen recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is associated with little or no vitamin D production, suggesting that regular sunscreen use may ...
Apr 27, 2012
2
0
Oncology & Cancer
High SPF sunscreens assure protection from solar rays
(HealthDay) -- An application of water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 70 or higher adequately protects people against skin cancer and photodamage even when applied irregularly, according to a study ...
Apr 17, 2012
0
0
Oncology & Cancer
8 tips for fun in the sun with less cancer risk
After enduring an especially brutal winter, Americans may be tempted to catch more than a little sunshine this summer.
Jun 3, 2011
0
0
Health
UK advice on sun creams 'not in the interests of public health,' warns DTB
The strength of sun cream recently recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to stave off sunburn is far too low and "not in the interests of public health," warns the Drug and Therapeutics ...
Jun 1, 2011
0
0
