Health

How should I add sunscreen to my skincare routine?

Sun exposure is the number one cause of skin cancer—including the most deadly form, melanoma. High levels of sun exposure cause an estimated 7,200 melanomas in Australia each year.

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Should I be getting my vitamin D levels checked?

Australia has seen a surge in vitamin D testing of children, with similar trends reported for adults around the world. GPs are now being urged not to test for vitamin D unnecessarily.

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How to get vitamin D without spending too much time in the sun

Vitamin D is vital for numerous bodily functions. While sunlight is the primary source of vitamin D, record high temperatures this summer may dissuade people from spending time in the sun. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine ...

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