Tag: sun protection

Roundup: Fake Sunscreens, Lung Cancer Rates and...

FDA: Do Not Use Sunscreen Supplements or Pills; They Don’t Work There is no such thing as effective sunscreen supplements...

May 25, 2018

Wear Sunscreen to Protect Skin

A broad spectrum label on a sunscreen indicates the product — when used properly — will protect you from the...

March 6, 2016

Watch Now: Protecting Young Eyes

South Florida’s summer sun means countless hours outdoors for children and teens. While many heed the advice to wear sunblock...

August 25, 2015

Confused About Sunscreens? You’re Not Alone

But with more than 1,500 sunscreen products on the market, most shoppers are confused about which ones offer the best...

June 23, 2015

X-Men Star: Protect Skin With Sunscreen

Hugh Jackman plays Wolverine, a superhero with fast-acting healing powers, in the X-Men blockbuster movie series. Off-screen, he’s battling skin...

October 29, 2014

Can Sunscreen Sprays Trigger Asthma?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the potential risk of spray sunscreens, especially with children who may accidentally...

August 22, 2014

The Risks of Tanning

Despite the fact that exposure to ultraviolet rays (UV) is known to cause skin cancer – the most common of...

August 20, 2014

4 Ways to Protect Your Skin

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention declares the Friday before Memorial Day, May 24, as “Don’t Fry Day.”  You’re...

May 24, 2013

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