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Everything you want to know about sunscreen
From safety and effectiveness to who should use sunscreen and how to apply it, Canadian dermatologists review the latest evidence and guidelines on use of sunscreen.
Dec 14, 2020
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Summer is almost over—do I still need sunscreen? (Hint: Yes.)
With COVID-19 on our minds, it may be easy to forget about another potential danger: the sun.
Aug 18, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
UV-detecting stickers warn young footballers to apply sunscreen
The simple act of putting a UV-detecting sticker on sun-exposed skin while playing outdoor sport was found to increase sunscreen use and reduce the incidence of dangerous skin damage among 14-18-year-old rugby league players.
Aug 17, 2020
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Pediatrics
National poll: Some parents may not properly protect children from the sun
While the majority of parents recognize the importance of sunscreen, they may not always use best practices to protect children from getting burned, a new national poll suggests.
Jul 20, 2020
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Understand sunscreen options
The best sunscreen is one that you'll use generously and according to label directions. Here's help understanding sunscreen ingredients, types of sunscreen and more.
Jun 18, 2020
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Burnt is out: How sunscreen got a beauty makeover
Under Australia's harsh sun, we've long slapped on sunscreen to protect ourselves from skin damage and cancer.
Feb 24, 2020
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Sunscreen chemicals absorbed into body, study finds
The chemicals in sunscreens help shield people from the sun's rays, but they are also absorbed into the body at levels that raise some safety questions, a new study confirms.
Jan 21, 2020
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4-and-a-half myths about sunscreen and why they're wrong
Many Australians are reluctant to use sunscreen, even though it's an important element in preventing the skin cancers that affect about two in three of us at some time in our lives.
Jan 06, 2020
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How to pick the right sunscreen when you're blinded by choice
There's an enourmous variety of sunscreens to choose from. Major supermarkets each sell more than 60 options. And one large pharmacy chain sells more than 100.
Dec 27, 2019
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'Flamenco dancing' molecule could lead to better-protecting sunscreen
A molecule that protects plants from overexposure to harmful sunlight thanks to its flamenco-style twist could form the basis for a new longer-lasting sunscreen, chemists at the University of Warwick have found, in collaboration ...
Oct 18, 2019
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