Health
Four surprising ways to get a sunburn, and six ways to treat it
When University of Alberta dermatologist Robert Gniadecki was growing up in Denmark, getting a sunburn was part of every family holiday.
Jul 4, 2019
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News tagged with sunburn
Medical research
What happens when we sunburn: Researchers describe inflammatory mechanism for first time
The biological mechanism of sunburn – the reddish, painful, protective immune response from ultraviolet (UV) radiation – is a consequence of RNA damage to skin cells, report researchers at the University of California, ...
Jul 8, 2012
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Genetics
Genes linked with sunburn, skin cancer risk
Certain genes can determine which people are more at risk of getting sunburnt, and possibly develop skin cancer as a result, scientists said Tuesday.
May 8, 2018
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Health
Chocolate wards off hunger, and maybe sunburn too
Scientists in Canada said Monday that they plan to study whether eating dark chocolate not only satisfies sweet tooth cravings, but protects against sunburn as well.
Aug 15, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Survey reveals public confusion about risks of tanning and sunburns
A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults revealed a significant increase in both tanning and number of sunburns in 2021 compared to 2020. Since tanning and sunburns can increase the risk ...
May 25, 2022
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Health
Top five myths about protecting your skin from the sun
(Medical Xpress) -- With summer in full swing and everyone heading outdoors, it is important to know the ins and outs of keeping your skin healthy and protected from the sun. Applying sunscreen should be part of ...
Jul 25, 2012
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Health
Don't get (sun)burned this 4th of July weekend
Adding sun protection to your holiday gatherings takes little effort and can help you avoid the pain and potential side effects of sunburn.
Jul 3, 2023
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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
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Health
Does sunscreen compromise vitamin D levels?
Sunscreen can reduce the sun's adverse effects, but there are concerns that it might inhibit the body's production of vitamin D. In a newBritish Journal of Dermatologystudy, however, investigators recorded an increase of ...
May 9, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Sun protection misinformation still common
Many U.S. adults misunderstand how to protect themselves from the sun to reduce their risk of skin cancer, according to a survey released by the American Academy of Dermatology.
May 4, 2022
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