Pediatrics
Many parents aren't shielding babies from sun's harmful rays: study
(HealthDay)—Many parents aren't providing their babies with proper sun protection, a new small study finds.
Aug 20, 2015
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Sunlight and vitamin D necessary for public health
The Journal of the American College of Nutrition is pleased to offer Open Access to a scientific consensus paper, "Sunlight and Vitamin D: Necessary for Public Health," authored by scientists from the University of California, ...
Aug 7, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Veterans returning from Middle East face higher skin cancer risk
Soldiers who served in the glaring desert sunlight of Iraq and Afghanistan returned home with an increased risk of skin cancer, due not only to the desert climate, but also a lack of sun protection, Vanderbilt dermatologist ...
Aug 3, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Sunburn tattoos both trendy, dangerous
They may look neat, but the dangers of sunburn tattoos far outweigh the coolness factor.
Jul 16, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Treatment reduces symptoms in syndrome that causes extreme light sensitivity
A novel synthetic hormone that makes certain skin cells produce more melanin significantly increases pain-free sun exposure in people with erythropoietic protoporphyria, a rare, genetic disorder resulting in excruciating ...
Jul 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Can orange juice, grapefruit raise your melanoma risk?
(HealthDay)—People who enjoy a glass of orange juice or some fresh grapefruit in the morning may face a slightly increased risk of melanoma—the least common but most deadly form of skin cancer.
Jun 30, 2015
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Health
Sunscreen confusion may burn shoppers
Consumers may need more help navigating the sunscreen aisle. A new Northwestern Medicine study found that many people seem to be confused by sunscreen terminology.
Jun 17, 2015
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Health
Study examines occupational sun-safety policies for local government workers in Colorado
Few local government organizations in Colorado had policies on environmental controls, such as the provision of outdoor shade, or administrative procedures, including training and resource allocation, to improve sun protection ...
May 20, 2015
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Health
Most Americans still not using sunscreen
(HealthDay)—Most Americans still don't regularly use sunscreen to help prevent exposure to the sun's cancer-causing rays, a new study reveals.
May 19, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Tan skin is damaged skin
(HealthDay)— The "healthy glow" associated with a tan is actually a sign of danger, a dermatologist says.
Apr 13, 2015
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