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RFK Jr withdraws proposal banning teens from tanning beds as skin experts warn of cancer risks

Using tanning beds can triple a person’s risk of melanoma, according to experts

The Independent UK · May 6

On TikTok, Gen Z is in pursuit of tan lines—despite the risks of sun exposure

As with most recent trends, social media appears to be behind the latest rise in tanning culture.

Fortune · May 29, 2025

The best foods to add to your diet that can help prevent skin cancer

An expert explains how antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, E and carotenoids and selenium, may help prevent some skin cancers.

Fortune · Jul 18, 2024

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TikTok sunscreen conspiracies have boomed - here's how to educate your teens about misinformation

The worrying trend has amassed millions of views, leading experts to share their tips on speaking with teens about misinformation online

GoodToKnow · Jul 3, 2024

Kevin Jonas reveals skin cancer diagnosis: ‘Get those moles checked, people’

American musician says he had surgery for a type of cancer that mostly affects areas of skin exposed to the sun like face and neck

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

The North Face's Lightrange trail running collection keeps your skin protected in the sweltering sun

Accredited by the Skin Cancer Foundation, the collection offers high-level ultraviolet protection for

T3 · May 20, 2024

How to decode the label on your sunscreen

Know what you’re getting for your money, and how to choose the best sunscreen for you

Advnture · Apr 3, 2024

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How does sun protective clothing work? And do you really need it?

Is UPF-rated clothing a clever marketing ploy to get you to part with your dollars, or does it really offer you more protection from the sun?

Advnture · Nov 27, 2023

Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer

Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

WEKU · Sep 3, 2023

Skin cancer: Causes, types, prevention and treatment

Skin cancer, the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the skin, is mainly caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and tanning equipment.

LiveScience · Aug 30, 2023

Skin cancer screening guidelines can seem confusing – three skin cancer researchers explain when to consider getting checked

Protecting oneself from the summer sun and its damaging ultraviolet rays is often not straightforward. And public health messaging around when and how to be screened for skin cancer has become somewhat confusing.

The Conversation · Aug 11, 2023

Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which type is best?

Keep your skin protected while in the sun

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which type is best?

Keep your skin protected while in the sun

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which type is best?

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The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

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The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023

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