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How safe and effective is your sunscreen?
(HealthDay)—It may be easier than ever to find sunscreen with all the right stuff, but be sure to read the label or you could still get burned.
Aug 11, 2017
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Smart steps for sun protection
(HealthDay)—You know you're supposed to slather on a high-SPF sunscreen before going out in the sun, but these five steps will help you double up on that protection.
Jul 17, 2017
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Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of chronic headache
Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of chronic headache, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in Scientific Reports.
Jan 4, 2017
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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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Danes' vitamin D levels are determined by their genes
Certain genetic variations increase the risk of having a lower level of vitamin D. This is the finding of a PhD project from the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, which has examined the effect of eating ...
Dec 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Noon best time to get vitamin D from sun for minimal cancer risk
(HealthDay)—Variations in ultraviolet (UV) A and B radiation with increasing latitude and during the day impact skin cancer risk, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
Nov 12, 2015
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Action spectrum of sun skin damage documented
Scientists document for the first time the DNA damage which can occur to skin across the full range of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Jun 26, 2015
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Most Americans still not using sunscreen
(HealthDay)—Most Americans still don't regularly use sunscreen to help prevent exposure to the sun's cancer-causing rays, a new study reveals.
May 19, 2015
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Sun damage and cancer
Around 30 Australians are diagnosed with melanoma every day and more than 1,200 die from the disease each year.
Jan 13, 2015
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Fewer US teens using sunscreen, study finds
(HealthDay)—The number of U.S. teens using sunscreen dropped nearly 12 percent in the last decade, a new report shows.
Aug 21, 2014
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