News tagged with sun protection factor


Effectiveness of vitamin D, fish oil to be studied

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 02, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Two dietary supplements -- vitamin D and fish oil -- will soon undergo a five-year test of their effectiveness in lowering the rates of several major diseases. Since nearly all African-Americans are deficient in vitamin D, ...





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Some color shades offer better protection against sun’s ultraviolet rays

Some color shades offer better protection against sun’s ultraviolet rays

Chemistry / Other

created Oct 14, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays -- but rather not pay premium prices for sun-protective clothing -- should think blue and red, rather than yellow. ...


To sun, or not to sun?

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 17, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 2

You ditched the baby oil with iodine ions ago, but you still have some burning questions about less-obvious sun no-no's. Now that spring is here and everyone's exposure time is likely to increase, get updated on the latest ...


Sun-safe pool policies appear related to sun safety behaviors among pool staff

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created Feb 16, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The social environment at swimming pools appears to be related to sun safety behaviors of outdoor pool staff, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.


Does 'sun-protective' clothing work?

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created Apr 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Dear EarthTalk: Is there really such a thing as "sun-protective clothing"? If so, does it mean I can dispense with oily sunscreens once and for all? (John Sugarman, San Diego, Calif.)


Dark side of the sun

Dark side of the sun

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 29, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 3

As a specialist in skin disorders and cancers, Dr. Janellen Smith sees firsthand what too much sun can do. Sunburns and accelerated skin aging are common results, but excessive sun exposure also can be deadly. ...


Study finds photographs of UV exposure can impact sunburns in preteens

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that among preteens, the use of photographs to measure ultraviolet (UV) exposure, could motivate them to improve sun protection practices and limit number ...


Tomatoes found to fight sun damage

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created Apr 28, 2008 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (13) | comments 1

Tomatoes could be the new weapon in the fight against sun damage to the skin, research at the Universities of Newcastle and Manchester has revealed. According to a study presented at the British Society for Investigative ...


Shade myths: How to really stay safe

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 21, 2009 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Slather on some SPF 30 sunscreen and you know your nose won't turn pink.


Chicago Sun-Times owner files for bankruptcy

Chicago Sun-Times owner files for bankruptcy

Technology / Business

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The Sun-Times Media Group Inc., owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and other newspapers, filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, the latest victim of the crisis gripping the US newspaper industry.


Beach vacations may increase future skin cancer risk in children

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Feb 03, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Vacationing at the shore led to a 5 percent increase in nevi (more commonly called "moles") among 7-year-old children, according to a paper published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, a journal of the Am ...



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