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Do you know how to protect yourself from cancer (and wrinkles) this weekend?
All The RageOver the long Memorial Day weekend, thousands of Southern Californians will be heading into the great outdoors, beckoned by our beautiful beaches, parks, campgrounds, back yards and, of course, gorgeous weather. Nothing to do but kick back and relax,... -
Do sunscreens give a false sense of security? [Updated]
GreenspaceSomething strange is happening in the sunscreen aisle. Shelves that had been stocked with bottles claiming SPF, or sun protection factor, ratings of 30 now have products that trumpet SPF ratings of 55, 70, even 110+. But a new study...... -
Does Heliocare combat the sun's rays?
Have you ever slathered on sunscreen but somehow managed to miss your nose? Or the back of your hand? Or the tops of your feet? You're not the only one. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most people apply less than half of the optimal...Tags: Skin Cancer, Medical Research, CVS Corp., Dietary Supplements, Education
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Shave off years, with a little help
YOU look just like your father, they tell you. Hey, not so fast. Though most men realize that certain signs of aging are inevitable, more are doing what women have done for years -- putting the brakes on looking older. And they're seeking cosmetic medical...Tags: Physical Conditions, Science and Technology, Plastic Surgery, Medical Procedures and Tests, Cosmetic Surgery
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Breast cancer rates, sun exposure and Vitamin D
Special to The TimesWhat's new: The risk of breast cancer is apparently higher in populations living far from the equator than it is for those in the sunny tropics. The finding: Researchers at UC San Diego reported in the recent issue of the Breast Journal that in countries...Tags: Medical Research, Health Organizations, Education, Science and Technology, United Nations
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Nanotech nightmares
Today, Kimbrell and Salvi weigh the possible drawbacks of nanotechnology. Previously, they defined the scope of nanotechnology. Later in the week, they'll discuss government regulation, the future of nanotech research and more. An unprecedented ability...Tags: Health Organizations, Conservation, Invention and Innovation, Science and Technology, Skin
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Beaches benefit the mind and body
Special to The TimesThe sights, the scents, the sounds, the sand — a day at the beach is packed with stress relief and overall rejuvenation. Waves crash, gulls cry, wind whispers and sun warms skin. At the same time, worries seem to fade, the mind clears, the heart...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Behavioral Conditions, Science and Technology, Health and Safety at School, Health Treatments
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Wrinkles get under the skin
I am 62 years old,I work out with weights and do a lot of walking with my lovely wife. I feel fine and am told that I look younger than my age. Nevertheless, I've noticed that the skin on my neck and arms appears to have wrinkles. Can anything be done...Tags: Education, David Geffen, Skin Damage, Sunburn, Sun-Damaged Skin
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Why 'broad spectrum' is important for you
HealthThe words "broad spectrum" will take on new meaning for the public this summer. Those are the magic words the feds have desginated for the most effective sunblock products. Under new rules that took effect in December, the U.S. Food & Drug... -
Temps rising through week
The Brunswick News, Ga.The Golden Isles will be the place to be this week with sunshine and warmer temperatures. Kate Guillet, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, says this morning's low 40s is the only chilly temperatures Brunswick and St....Tags: Weather Reports, Skin Damage, Weather, National Weather Service
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FDA wants more restrictions on tanning beds; Ozarks woman shares story of surviving melanoma
Reporter and PhotographerSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Tanning beds are no more dangerous than band-aids and tongue depressors-- at least that's what the FDA's classification says. But the Food and Drug Administration wants to change that. The government wants detailed warning labels...Tags: Skin Cancer, Food and Drug Administration, Dermatologists, Medical Specialization, Dermatology
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A pale person's guide to summer fests
RedEyeWhat's that smell? It's like … coconut and chemicals and a little bit of sweat? Oh don't worry, guys, that's just me, over here luxuriating in my Aveeno Natural Protection Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 sunblock. I'm also rocking this wide-brim hat the...Tags: Skin Cancer, Freckles (complexion), Skin Cancer Foundation, Sunburn, Binney and Smith
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