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Sunscreen 101
(HealthDay)—Many people make mistakes when using sunscreen that could increase their risk of skin cancer, a new study suggests.
May 17, 2017
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More states allow sunscreen at schools without doctor's OK
Susan Grenon makes sure her son is lathered with sunscreen before he leaves for school in the morning, but the fair-skinned 10-year-old can't bring a bottle to reapply it without a doctor's note.
May 14, 2017
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Pupils wouldn't need doctor's note for sunscreen under bill
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow students to take sunscreen into schools without a doctor's note.
May 10, 2017
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10 new sun safety myths debunked
We all love talking about the weather. And it's easy for myths about sun protection to spread. Last year we tackled 12 common sun safety myths, but there are still plenty more alternative facts out there.
May 9, 2017
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Pediatrics
Kids' sun safety means 'slip, slap, slop'
(HealthDay)—Children spend a lot of time outside in the summer, so parents need to stay on top of their sun protection, a skin cancer expert advises.
Apr 28, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Patients with hyperpigmentation more likely to use sunscreen, few use other sun-protection measures
Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found patients with hyperpigmentation, a medical disorder that leads to darkening or increase in the natural color of the skin, ...
Apr 21, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Comparing beach umbrella vs. SPF 100 sunscreen to protect beachgoers from sun
How did sun protection compare for people who spent 3½ hours on a sunny beach with some under an umbrella and others wearing SPF 100 sunscreen? A new article published online by JAMA Dermatology reports neither method used ...
Jan 18, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
High factor sunscreen can decrease the risk of melanoma by 33 percent
A large study published by the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Oslo in the highly ranked Journal of Clinical Oncology found that using high factor sunscreen compared with low factor sunscreen can decrease ...
Sep 14, 2016
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Some sunscreens highly rated by consumers don't adhere to AAD guidelines
While consumers give high marks to some sunscreens, many of those products do not meet American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guidelines, according to an article published online by JAMA Dermatology.
Jul 6, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Sunscreen doesn't work as well as it says: What to do?
Something to consider as you head to the beach or pool over the July Fourth weekend: That sunscreen in your bag may not protect your skin as much as you think.
Jul 1, 2016
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