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Hot beach gear: Zinka sun block nosecoats in rainbow of colors
Skin protection is of the utmost importance during summer, whether you're on the beach or by the pool. Although it's a bit cooler at the shore and you may escape the really scorching heat, you can't be too careful. There are plenty of options for... -
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: Medical Research, Sunburn, Cancer, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Skin Cancer
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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, Cosmetic Center Incorporated, Cancer, Dermatologists, Dermatology
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Hot Boston marathon could be a sign for this year's running season
The Boston Marathon turned out to be a hot, sweaty, grueling race for even the most experienced runners. The Boston Globe reported that more than 2,100 people were treated for heat exhaustion, dehydration and other illnesses because of temperatures...
Tags: Boston Marathon, Air Pollution, New York City, Environmental Pollution, Illinois
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New sunscreen labels clarify protection
Just last week, when triple-digit temperatures prompted schools to close and governments to issue heat advisories, venturing out into the sun was something to avoid.
But now that the weather has cooled down to the reasonable range, here's some news about...Tags: Physical Conditions, Cancer, Food and Drug Administration, Skin
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It's "Don't Fry" Friday
Maryland WeatherFROM TODAY'S PRINT EDITIONS:Today is “Don’t Fry Day,” designated by the EPA and the National Council on Skin Cancer to remind Americans to protect themselves and their kids from too much sun. As you head off for the beach or park,......Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Physical Conditions, Human Body, Diseases and Illnesses, Cancer
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Green ideas for beachgoers
Baltimore Sun reporterThere's no reason to leave your environmental ethic behind when you go to the beach. There are simple ways to take care of the sand and surf that don't require a lot of work. If you need some help thinking about what you can do before you go, while you're...Tags: Natural Resources, Environmental Pollution, Water Pollution, Death, Trips and Vacations
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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: Oncology, Medical Procedures and Tests, Death, Cancer, Dermatology
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Why 'broad spectrum' is important for you
HealthThe words "broad spectrum" will take on new meaning for the public this summer. Those are the magic words the feds have desginated for the most effective sunblock products. Under new rules that took effect in December, the U.S. Food & Drug... -
Temps rising through week
The Brunswick News, Ga.The Golden Isles will be the place to be this week with sunshine and warmer temperatures. Kate Guillet, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, says this morning's low 40s is the only chilly temperatures Brunswick and St....Tags: Weather Reports, Skin Damage, National Weather Service
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FDA proposes warnings to young people on tanning beds and devices
The nearly 3 in 10 white girls of high school age who use indoor tanning beds likely will soon come face-to-face with a new and stiffer warning aimed at young people eager to get that sun-kissed glow in a hurry: Don't. Faced with mounting evidence...
Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Dermatology, Dermatologists, Skin Cancer
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FDA wants more restrictions on tanning beds; Ozarks woman shares story of surviving melanoma
Reporter and PhotographerSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Tanning beds are no more dangerous than band-aids and tongue depressors-- at least that's what the FDA's classification says. But the Food and Drug Administration wants to change that. The government wants detailed warning labels...Tags: Medical Specialization, Food and Drug Administration, Dermatology, Dermatologists, Skin Cancer
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