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#BeatEngland, beat sunburn
UV detection stickers trialled by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers at the November 2017 Ashes Test at the Gabba have scored with cricket fans.
Jul 12, 2019
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Don't make your own sunscreen, physician advises
Concerns about chemicals have led do-it-yourselfers (DIY) to make everything from laundry detergent and soap to deodorant and toothpaste at home using natural ingredients.
Jun 28, 2019
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A dermatologist's best sunscreen advice
Nearly 9,500 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each day in the U.S. alone, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. But you can still enjoy the summer if you take the right precautions.
Jun 10, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: Tanning beds raise risk for skin cancer
Dear Mayo Clinic: My daughter and her friends are all talking about going to a tanning bed. I suggested to my daughter that she get a spray tan instead, but I don't think I've convinced her since she's under the impression ...
Jun 5, 2019
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Sunscreen: is it safe to make your own?
Using natural and organic products for skincare is increasingly popular—and that includes sunscreen. Many websites, including Pinterest and Instagram, feature users' recipes for homemade sunscreens.
Jun 5, 2019
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Pinterest homemade sunscreens: A recipe for sunburn
Social media and other online tools have changed the way people seek and share health information. Recent consumer interest in natural, organic, and ethically-made personal care products has led to an increase of shared recipes ...
May 20, 2019
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Stay safe in the sun by knowing how to protect your skin
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Do spray sunscreens work as well as sunscreen lotions, and do I need to buy different sunscreen for my kids than what I use myself?
May 16, 2019
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Two-thirds of sunscreens fail safety tests
(HealthDay)—Nearly two-thirds of sunscreens that were analyzed failed safety tests proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Working Group said Wednesday.
May 16, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Sunscreen wouldn't have saved Bob Marley from melanoma, and it won't help other dark-skinned people
Melanoma is a potentially deadly form of skin cancer linked to overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Sunscreen can block UV rays and therefore reduce the risk of sun burns, which ultimately reduces the risk ...
May 14, 2019
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Should we be worried that the chemicals from sunscreen can get into our blood?
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has attracted widespread media attention after it found chemicals contained in sunscreen could get into people's bloodstreams:
May 13, 2019
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