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Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

Skin protection could prevent 230,000 melanoma cases over a decade

The rate of melanoma cases in the United States has doubled in the last three decades, and the number of cases will continue to rise if more efforts aren't made to prevent the disease, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sunburn October 27, 2015

How to apply sunscreen correctly from head to toe

You won't read "Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30 DAILY!" here, because by now, you know you should.

Sunburn October 27, 2015

Severe sunburns early in life linked to higher melanoma risk

Although too much sun exposure throughout life increases the risk of all types of skin cancer, melanoma the least common, but deadliest type of skin cancer seems particularly linked to sun exposure early in life, according to a new study

Sunburn October 27, 2015

Texas boys hospitalized with severe burns after day care

On Oklahoma mother whose two sons are hospitalized with severe burns and blisters says the day care center where she dropped them off Friday let them play outside without shirts or sunscreen.

Sunburn October 27, 2015

Study finds many animals naturally produce their own sunscreen

While humans must lather-up with protective sunscreen before heading out into the summer sun, a new study has determined why many animals that spend their lifetime outside are seemingly immune to the harmful effects ultraviolet rays may have on their skin.

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

5 essential tricks for treating a sunburn

Of course you understand the importance of sunscreen, but sometimes, no matter how diligent you were with reapplying, you still end up getting too much sun.

Skin Cancer October 26, 2015

6 ways to heal sun-damaged skin

The sun鈥檚 rays can wreak havoc on your skin, causing fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin, broken blood vessels, sun spots, and even worse, skin cancer.

Eczema October 26, 2015

Does chocolate cause acne? Skin care myths and facts

Rumor has it that chocolate causes acne and Botox prevents wrinkles. But is any of it factually accurate? Doctors weigh in鈥攏o sugarcoating allowed.

Sunburn October 26, 2015

So you mistreated your skin this summer, now what?

You didn't listen to us, did you? Earlier in the summer, we discussed how the sun prematurely ages you鈥攚hile also extolling the virtues of self-tanning鈥攜et you still chose to bask in the glorious UV rays for hours, perhaps even days on end, while not wearing enough sunscreen or worse yet, not wearing it at all.聽

Skin Cancer October 24, 2015

Confusing sunscreen terminology may burn shoppers

Labels on sunscreen bottles鈥� with their various numbers and 鈥淯V-A,鈥濃�淯V-B鈥� and 鈥渨ater-resistant鈥濃�� are confusing and consumers don鈥檛 know what to make of the terminology, found a new study from Northwestern Medicine.

Sunburn October 24, 2015

7 vacation health hassles, solved

You've triple-checked your hotel reservations, packed your bags and gotten your pre-vacation mani-pedi to boot.