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Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Tackle Extreme Heat in the Workplace

TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 – As millions of Americans grapple with blistering heat this summer, the Biden Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace. If the...

Stay Cool & Safe: Tips as Heat Wave Pummels U.S.

WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 – A record-breaking heat wave is spreading across the United States, baking the Northeast and Midwest with high temperatures and sweltering humidity. Everyone is at risk for...

Stay Safe From the Sun & That Backyard Grill This Memorial Day

SUNDAY, May 26, 2024 – Memorial Day means firing up that backyard grill for the season, hopefully under warm, sunny skies. You can be sure to enjoy the day without hazards by taking a few simple...

A Third of Young Adults Still Believe 'Tan Is Healthier' Myth: Survey

THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 – Brianna Starr, 29, didn’t think twice about sunbathing without sunscreen, hoping to get a golden tan that to many connotes health and beauty. But when her sister was d...

Derm Dangers: Avoid These 5 Unhealthy Skin Care Trends

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 – Social media platforms are spouting a steady stream of unsafe skin care trends, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This is National Healthy Skin Month, and...

UN Report Warns That Working in the Sun Causes Skin Cancers

THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 (Healthday News) – New data from two United Nations agencies shows that millions of workers toiling under the sun's glare is fueling skin cancer cases around the world. Nearly...

Golfers, Don't Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without...

Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here's How You Do It

FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 – Your body needs vitamin D, the "sunshine" vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer. An expert offers tips for boosting vitamin D intake...

'Browning Lotions' Are the Latest Summertime Trend, But Are They Safe?

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 – People are using “browning lotions” to tan quickly, but experts are questioning the safety of this trend driven by social media influencers. Browning lotions work with the s...

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