Oncology & Cancer
8 tips for fun in the sun with less cancer risk
After enduring an especially brutal winter, Americans may be tempted to catch more than a little sunshine this summer.
Jun 3, 2011
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News tagged with sunscreen
Oncology & Cancer
Human skin begins tanning in seconds, and here's how
We all know that human skin tans after days spent in the sun. That relatively slow process has known links to ultraviolet (and specifically UVB) exposure, which leads to tanning only after it damages the DNA of skin cells. ...
Nov 3, 2011
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Advice for sunscreen skeptics
There's a reasonable approach to sunscreen use—even for those who are skeptical about its safety, says a University of Alberta dermatologist.
Jul 30, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
New clues to skin cancer development show sunscreen is not enough
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists have shown that sunscreen cannot be relied upon alone to prevent malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, according to research* published in Nature.
Jun 12, 2014
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Keep slapping on that sunscreen and ignore toxic claims
It's safe to slap on the sunscreen this summer – in repeated doses – despite what you have read about the potential toxicity of sunscreens.
Nov 21, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Preventing the skin cancer, not just the sunburn
(Medical Xpress) -- With the first day of spring just one week away, anyone who spends time in the sun should be aware of new sunscreen regulations designed to help prevent skin cancer.
Mar 14, 2012
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Researchers ask dermatologists which skin care products we really need
From cleansers to creams and serums to sunscreens, the skin care aisle is bursting with products that promise to make our skin look brighter, softer, younger, better. But which products are must-haves, and which are unnecessary? ...
Aug 11, 2023
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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 6, 2020
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Consumer Health: Does expired sunscreen still work?
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to check the expiration date on last year's sunscreen.
May 12, 2023
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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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