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Young people still risking skin cancer for tans
Two new government studies show young people are still putting themselves at risk for skin cancer by getting sunburned and going to indoor tanning beds. One study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that half of those aged 18...
Tags: Cancer, Medical Research, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Five ways to keep skin healthy all summer long
Summer is just around the corner, but its damaging rays and humidity have already arrived. We all know too much sun can damage skin and speed aging, while too much moisture can clog pores. With the right products, you can keep your skin safe from the...
Tags: Philosophy, Cancer, Cosmetic Center Incorporated, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer
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Busch treated for non-malignant skin cancer
House Speaker Michael E. Busch was treated this week for what he called a non life-threatening form of skin cancer -- a condition he attributes largely to his years of work as a lifeguard at a time when sunblock was less effective and often went unused....Tags: Cancer, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Michael E. Busch, Skin Cancer Foundation, Skin Cancer
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Heat safety
A little extra care on hot summer days can prevent a day at the beach or a picnic in your favorite park from turning nasty. 1. Drink plenty of fluids - During heavy exercise in a hot environment, drink 2-4 glasses (16-32 ounces) of cool fluids each...Tags: Salt, Metal and Mineral, Science, Physiology, Death
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Seeing red
SunSpot StaffYou bury it under layers of wool to keep it from getting dried out and frozen for months and months. When the seasons change you celebrate by exposing it to intense heat, too excited by the prospect of wearing shorts and tank tops to take the time to...Tags: Death, Skin Cancer, Dermatology
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Sun worshippers' ritual carries risk
Sun StaffJennifer Martin was 28 years old and three months pregnant when a doctor diagnosed her malignant melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer. Fifty years ago, the disease rarely struck people in their 20s. Now, it is one of the most common types of...Tags: Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests, Ellicott City, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer
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Feds to rule on cancer aid for WTC dust exposure
The Associated PressA federal health official is expected to decide within days whether to expand an aid program for anyone sickened by World Trade Center dust to cover cancer, a move that would be cheered by many former ground zero workers, but could also prove costly and...Tags: Cancer, Manhattan (New York City), Skin Cancer, Lungs and Airways, Sleep Apnea
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Choose right sunscreen; not all are created equal
jscherder@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Choosing the right sunscreen may be more difficult than you think. It may seem like a no-brainer, but, before you hit the beach, you should know all sunscreens are not created equal. "When you look at a label and it says SPF, that...Tags: Cancer, Skin Cancer Foundation, Skin Cancer, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Dermatologists
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Healthy Monday Tip #22 — Stock up for summer sun
The Fitness Center - Orlando SentinelThe Healthy Monday Campaign has designated Monday as the day to start and sustain healthy habits. Why Mondays? It’s the January of the week, the perfect time for a fresh start. By setting a day (Monday) every week for people to think about and focus... -
Stay safe in summer sun: Tips on how to protect yourself as temps heat up
crystal.schelle@herald-mail.comTanned skin used to be a sign of someone who lives an active, healthy outdoor lifestyle. But that was before we knew better. Doctors have told us that tanning is actually damaging your skin. And the American Cancer Society reports that skin cancer is...Tags: Skin Damage, Target, Cancer, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer
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Sunblocks are the new multi-taskers
Los Angeles TimesThe beginning of summer always seems to be accompanied by an onslaught of sunscreens. The market is crowded with lotions and sprays, powders and lip balms, and, increasingly, multi-tasking products with inventive application methods that are touted for...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Cancer, Physical Conditions, Skin Cancer, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure
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May 17: Focus on Family - Sun Safety and Skin Cancer Prevention
WGN NewsSun Safety and Skin Cancer Prevention Tips: Choose a broad-spectrum, UVA/UVB sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Generously apply sunscreen a half-hour before going outdoors. Fully cover all exposed areas of the face, neck, head and body. Re-...Tags: Cancer, Health Treatments, Physical Conditions, Skin, Skin Cancer
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