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It's "Don't Fry" Friday
Maryland WeatherFROM TODAY'S PRINT EDITIONS:Today is “Don’t Fry Day,” designated by the EPA and the National Council on Skin Cancer to remind Americans to protect themselves and their kids from too much sun. As you head off for the beach or park,......Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Physical Conditions, Health, Skin
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Fogging up sunscreen safety
HealthThe good folks at WebMD have a report that brings together two items that are near and dear to my heart: protecting your skin during the warm months and confusing, conflicting medical news. What could be confusing about preventing sunburns? It turns out,... -
Skin care after chemo or radiation
HealthKey contributorRadiation and chemotherapy can leave skin dry and flaky and more sensitive to sun and wind. Here are some changes you might want to make in your skin care routine: MOISTURIZE: Chemo reduces the amount of oil your glands secrete, so you'll need to...Tags: Chemotherapy, Biotechnology, Diseases and Illnesses, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Radiation Therapy
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Protect Your Child's Eyes From UV Rays
HealthKey.com contributorEven more than adults, children need protection from the sun's harmful rays. Young eyes haven't developed an adult's ability to filter ultra-violet or UV rays. Long-term exposure to UV can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration and skin cancer around the...Tags: Eyewear, Children, Happiness (state of mind), Gwen Stefani
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Children Should Wear Sunglasses When Outside
NewsdayHow important is it for my child to wear sunglasses? The long-term effects of excessive sunlight aren't seen early in life - they show up when people are 60 or 70 years old and experience macular degeneration or cataract issues, says Steven Schiff, an...Tags: Eyewear, Children
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Do You Know the Sun Protection Rules?
St. Louis Post-DispatchIf we were to rank the five most important rules for skin care. They would be: 1. Buy sun protection. 2. Do not forget to use sun protection. 3. Apply more sun protection than you think you need. 4. Don't forget to reappply sun protection. 5. Do...Tags: Dermatology, Education, Colleges and Universities, Sunburn, Personal Service
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Learn before you tan
HealthIt's mid-May, which means it's time that many people, including teens and young women, begin to think summer fun. Which means beachwear. Which means getting ready to be seen. Which often means indoor tanning. The American Academy of Dermatology recently... -
Free Skin Cancer Screenings
KIAHYou can get a free, full-body screening and a free sample of Aveeno sunblock. It only takes five minutes and could help save your life. Here's the release: According to the EPA the UV Index in the Houston area is at number 11+, which means it has reached...Tags: Skin Cancer Foundation, Houston, Dermatology, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Rite Aid Corp.
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Morphea: What treatments can help my thick skin?
Tribune Media ServicesQ: I was diagnosed with morphea about three years ago. I understand there's no cure, but I'm looking at treatments to improve the condition. I know there's light therapy and I found some information on herbal medicines on the Internet. Are there any other...Tags: Plastic Surgeons, Physical Conditions, Massachusetts General Hospital, Arms, Surgery
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Naproxen side effects
People's Pharmacy
Q. I have taken naproxen regularly for the past several years, having had knee replacement and shoulder surgery. When I take naproxen, my blood pressure goes up from 115/70 to about 145/94.
I was told my blood pressure problem was...Tags: Aspirin (drug), Naproxen (drug), Medical Research, Estee Lauder Cos., Sunburn
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7am Allie Mac Kay's Sun Safety For Kids
Pediatrician JJ Levenstein joined Allie live with some great tips on how to protect your children from the sun. For more information on Dr. JJ, you can go to www.boulevardpediatrics.com For more information on the products mentioned in the segment, see...
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