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College women: Have a healthy spring break
(HealthDay)—Spring break offers college women—and men—a welcome respite from the pressures of school, but they need to make sure they protect their health while having fun.
Mar 23, 2014
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UV exposure found to lower folate levels in young women
(Medical Xpress)—Women who are pregnant or trying to fall pregnant and taking a folic acid supplement may be at risk of reducing their folate benefit through sun exposure, a new QUT study has warned.
Mar 19, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Will the solarium ban prevent skin cancer?
With the ban on commercial solariums coming into force this year, Flinders University's Dr Ivanka Prichard is questioning whether the new law will actually reduce skin cancer rates or simply lead to more outdoor sun exposure.
Mar 11, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
People of color need sun protection to avoid skin cancer
(HealthDay)—Although skin cancer is less prevalent among people of color than in whites, sun protection and other preventive measures are essential components of skin care in these populations, according to research published ...
Feb 14, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Why today's reports about skin cancer and alcohol are misleading
(Medical Xpress)—Let's be clear – drinking alcohol carries health risks.
Feb 4, 2014
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Study highlights need for better sunscreens
A low level of daily exposure to a common component of sunlight can cause skin damage at the molecular level after just a few days, new University of Michigan Medical School research shows.
Dec 4, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows how program improves sun protection practices among children of melanoma survivors
Children of melanoma survivors were more likely to wear hats and re-apply sunscreen after receiving a multi-media informational program designed specifically for them. These new findings were included in research published ...
Oct 4, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Skin cancer patients not avoiding sun, study suggests
(HealthDay)—Some people with melanoma aren't cautious about sun exposure, a small new study suggests, even though ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a major cause of skin cancer.
Oct 2, 2013
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Car windows may not protect from sun
Car windows are designed to protect you in an accident. But they won't necessarily protect you from the sun. Automotive glass must meet a host of government standards in the U.S. and elsewhere. It has to let in the maximum ...
Sep 7, 2013
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Docs rarely discuss sunscreens with patients, study finds
(HealthDay)—Even if you've suffered skin cancer in the past, it's unlikely your doctor will mention sunscreen during the average office visit, a new study finds.
Sep 5, 2013
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