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An ER Doctor's Guide to Staying Safe in Summer Heat
THURSDAY, June 19, 2025 — As summer temperatures rise, a Houston emergency room doctor is sharing important tips to help folks stay safe while outdoors. Dr. Neil Gandhi, an emergency medicine p...
Many U.S. Adults Still Have Misconceptions About Skin Cancer Risk
WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2025 – About two-thirds of U.S. adults report no sunburns in the past year, with significant associations seen between the number of sunburns and sociodemographic factors,...
More Sunshine in Pregnancy, Infancy Could Benefit Kids With MS
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 – Children who develop multiple sclerosis appear to fare better if they were exposed to safe amounts of summer sunshine as infants, new research shows. If their moms got some...
Topical Human Platelet Extract Noninferior for Photoaging of Hands
TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 – Topical human platelet extract (HPE) performs as well as topical vitamin C for skin rejuvenation of dorsal hands, according to a study published in the November issue of...
Travel Time to Tanning Facilities Negatively Linked to Melanoma Incidence
THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 – There is a negative association between travel time to tanning facilities and county-level melanoma incidence rates, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in the...
Melanoma Incidence, Mortality Declining in Those Aged 30 to 49 Years
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 – For adults aged 30 to 49 years, there has been a decline in melanoma incidence and mortality, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in JAMA Dermatology to coincide...
Chemicals in Makeup, Sunscreen May Raise Odds for Dangerous Pregnancy Complication
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 – Chemicals commonly found in sunscreen, makeup and other personal care products could be putting pregnancies at risk, a new study warns. Phenols and parabens in these...
How Common Drugs, Lotions Can Worsen Sunlight's Harm to Your Skin
SATURDAY, Aug. 10, 2024 – Most folks know that a good sunscreen can guard against the sun's harmful rays, but many might not realize that some medications and creams can undo some of that...
Expert Offers Tips to Control Excessive Sweating
SATURDAY, July 20, 2024 – Sweating in the heat, while exercising or when under stress is natural and expected. But if you find yourself excessively sweating in the absence of those conditions, you...
Dose Requirements for Glabellar Botulinum Toxin Higher in High-Sun Climate
FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – To achieve maximal paralysis, patients injected with glabellar botulinum toxin may have significantly higher dose requirements in a high sun-exposure environment, according...
Respect Summer's Scorching Heat, Experts Warn
SATURDAY, July 13, 2024 – The human body is no match for extreme heat, and scorching temperatures seem to be the rule rather than the exception these days. "It's hard to think of an organ that is...
Have Fun in the Sun, But Protect Your Skin, Expert Says
SUNDAY, July 14, 2024 — Roughly 20% of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, but it's not inevitable. Skin cancer is not only the most common cancer, it's also the m...
Rural Residents Continue to Have Higher Odds of Skin Cancer
TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 – Urban-rural disparities in skin cancer prevalence continue to persist, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Rachel R. Lin, ...
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...