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    Jun 17, 2013 |Story| KWCH

  1. Consumer Reports: Best sunscreens

    We count on sunscreens to protect us from the sun&rsquo;s harmful UV rays. The higher the SPF the better the protection. Right? Not necessarily. <em>Consumer Reports</em> tested a dozen sunscreens both lotions and sprays and finds there is no guarantee you are getting the level of protection listed on the label.
    We count on sunscreens to protect us from the sun’s harmful UV rays. The higher the SPF the better the protection. Right? Not necessarily. Consumer Reports tested a dozen sunscreens both lotions and sprays and finds there is no guarantee you are...

    Tags: Skin Cancer, Consumers, Sunburn

    2. Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  2. Shining a light on SPF labels: FDA's new regulation will take out the guessing game of which lotion to use while in the sun

    Teenagers don&rsquo;t get skin cancer. At least, that&rsquo;s what Katie Carmichael believed.
    marieg@herald-mail.com
    Teenagers don’t get skin cancer. At least, that’s what Katie Carmichael believed. But an indentation on her leg tells a different story — a scar that remains five years after a specialist removed an inch of flesh, half a centimeter...

    Tags: Symptoms, Mayo Clinic, Sun-Damaged Skin, Skin Cancer, Hospitals and Clinics

    3. Jun 11, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  3. New sunscreen labels provide better information

    Q: I went to buy sunscreen. I spend a lot of time in the pool and wanted to buy a sunscreen that was waterproof. I couldn't find any. Have the labels changed? A: Most sunscreen products have new labels. Mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

    Tags: Harvard Medical School, Internists, Food and Drug Administration, Skin Cancer, Dermatology

    4. Jun 12, 2013 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  4. Cómo prevenir el cáncer de piel este verano, consejos de expertos

    Pronto llega el verano, aunque el sol y el calor hacen que desde ya mucha gente vaya a la playa. Pensando en ello las autoridades de salud quieren recordar a las personas sobre el peligro de estar expuestos mucho tiempo al sol.
    El Sentinel
    Pronto llega el verano, aunque el sol y el calor hacen que desde ya mucha gente vaya a la playa. Pensando en ello las autoridades de salud quieren recordar a las personas sobre el peligro de estar expuestos mucho tiempo al sol. Melanoma, la forma más...

    Tags: Skin Cancer

    5. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Facts about new rules for sunscreen

    This year, consumers will start seeing some label changes on sunscreen bottles, as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. To be better informed sunscreen users before hitting the beach, we turned to Dr. Tina Venetos, a board-certified dermatologist. Venetos received her medical degree from the Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago in 1990 and has practiced for 14 years at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. Here's an edited transcript of our interview.
    This year, consumers will start seeing some label changes on sunscreen bottles, as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. To be better informed sunscreen users before hitting the beach, we turned to Dr. Tina Venetos, a board-certified...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Lake Forest, Medical Specialization, Skin Cancer, Dermatology

    6. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. OUR HEALTH: Beware of the Sun

    First thing:&nbsp; Anyone can get skin cancer, and they get it from the UV, or ultraviolet rays of the sun as well as sun lamps and tanning booths. Light-skinned, fair-haired and light-eyed people do have a greater risk, but dark-skinned people get it as well. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 76,690 men and women (45,060 men and 31,630 women) will be diagnosed with and 9,480 men and women will die of melanoma of the skin, the most serious type of skin cancer, in 2013. More than 3.5 million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed in this country each year.
    First thing:  Anyone can get skin cancer, and they get it from the UV, or ultraviolet rays of the sun as well as sun lamps and tanning booths. Light-skinned, fair-haired and light-eyed people do have a greater risk, but dark-skinned people get it as well....

    Tags: Symptoms, Cataracts, Medical Specialization, Sun-Damaged Skin, Skin Cancer

    7. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Winchester Sun

  7. Keeping kids safe during summertime

    Childhood memories are flavored with fun summertime activities including trips to the beach, walks to the ice cream shop and rides around the neighborhood. But while you and your kids enjoy the seemingly carefree elements of summer, emergency room doctors know it as &ldquo;trauma season.&rdquo; This summer children ages 14 and under will be rushed to emergency rooms nearly 3 million times for serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes, drownings, bike crashes, pedestrian incidents, falls and other situations. More than 2,500 of these children will die.
    Clark County Health Department
    Childhood memories are flavored with fun summertime activities including trips to the beach, walks to the ice cream shop and rides around the neighborhood. But while you and your kids enjoy the seemingly carefree elements of summer, emergency room doctors...

    Tags: Skin Cancer, Car Safety Tips and Advice, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sunburn

    8. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  8. Sunscreen-label changes ease product confusion

    Rows upon rows of sunscreen products fill area pharmacy sections, but it will be a little bit easier to choose the correct product this summer.
    Rows upon rows of sunscreen products fill area pharmacy sections, but it will be a little bit easier to choose the correct product this summer.  Sunscreen packaging is changing due to mandates from the Food and Drug Administration that require more...

    Tags: Skin Damage, Medical Specialization, Food and Drug Administration, Skin Cancer, Dermatology

    9. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. New sunscreen labels designed to shed light on products

    So, there you are in the sunscreen aisle, where the number of products on the shelves is approximately equal to the number of grains of sand on a beach. How to choose? Read the labels. Your decision may still not be easy, but new labeling regulations should help.
    So, there you are in the sunscreen aisle, where the number of products on the shelves is approximately equal to the number of grains of sand on a beach. How to choose? Read the labels. Your decision may still not be easy, but new labeling regulations...

    Tags: Religion and Belief, Medical Specialization, Food and Drug Administration, Values, Skin Cancer

    10. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  10. Daily sunscreen may prevent skin aging

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Using sunscreen every day may help protect against aging skin, according to a new study from Australia.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Using sunscreen every day may help protect against aging skin, according to a new study from Australia. Although the benefits of sunscreen are well know when it comes to preventing sunburns and lowering skin cancer risks,...

    Tags: Symptoms, Drugs and Medicines, Science and Technology, Medical Specialization, Skin Cancer

    11. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  11. Consumer Reports: Store brands top latest sunscreen ratings

    In Consumer Reports' latest Ratings of sunscreens, Up & Up (Target) Continuous Spray Sport SPF 50 and Equate (Wal-Mart) Ultra Protection Lotion SPF 50 earned the highest scores in tests and were among the least expensive. Some of the priciest sunscreens...

    Tags: Walmart, Food and Drug Administration, Skin Cancer, Consumers, Sunburn

    12. May 28, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  12. Searching for super-strength sunscreen?

    The sauna that is Florida in the summer has arrived a bit ahead of  schedule this year, which means those of us who work out in the great outdoors need a superhero sunscreen that can withstand prolific perspiration. But now the federal Food and Drug ...

    Tags: Personal Service, Food and Drug Administration, Skin Cancer, Dermatologists, Consumers

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