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Singer-songwriter Carly Simon arrives at the 29th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Hollywood, California

Arts Jul 27

Carly Simon diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer

By Maria Sherman, Associated Press

Health Jun 15

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Dermatologist explains benefits of newly approved sunscreen ingredient

For the first time in more than 25 years, the FDA has approved a new active ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens. It clears the way for manufacturers to begin using bemotrizinol, or BEMT, an ingredient that's been used in Europe and…

By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant

Science Jan 27

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14-year-old scientist Heman Bekele on his quest to fight skin cancer with soap

Heman Bekele spent the last year developing a bar of soap that could treat skin cancer. It was the winning entry at the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge, considered one of the top science and engineering competitions for fifth through…

By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz

Health Aug 27

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Why sunscreen in the United States is behind the rest of the world

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, everyone older than six months should use sunscreen every day to decrease the risk of skin cancer. But today’s sunblock is full of ingredients that are decades old and increasingly obsolete. Dr. Rita Linkner,…

By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde

Health May 26

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The best ways to protect your skin from the sun this summer

Memorial Day weekend is here which means many Americans will be spending more time in the sun. Experts are using the holiday as a moment to remind people about preventing sunburns and, in more severe cases, skin cancer. Stephanie Sy…

By Stephanie Sy, Shoshana Dubnow

Jul 05

How these ingredients make your sunscreen work

By Vicky Stein

Understanding your sunscreen may convince you to actually wear it.

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May 20

The homemade sunscreen you find on social media is a recipe for sunburn

By Vicky Stein

Many of the sunscreen recipes on social media make unsubstantiated claims about their sun protection factor, a new study reports.

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Jun 14

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New FDA Guidelines Help Consumers Spot Sunscreen Effectiveness

The FDA announced Tuesday a series of changes in what consumers will see on sunscreen labels beginning next summer. Judy Woodruff discusses the new rules with The Skin Cancer Foundation's Dr. Ali Hendi.

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Jun 14

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FDA Issues New Effectiveness Guidelines for Sunscreen

By Maureen Hoch

The Food and Drug Administration released new regulations Tuesday for sunscreens that will require the products to be tested for protection against two types of sun exposure that cause sunburn, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.

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Jun 06

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New Promise Shown in Treatments for Melanoma, Breast Cancer

Two studies have doctors energized about the prospects for treating people with advanced cases of deadly skin cancer and the prospects for a new breast cancer drug. Judy Woodruff discusses the latest developments with Dr. George Sledge of The American…

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