Health Jun 15 Dermatologist explains benefits of newly approved sunscreen ingredient By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Health May 30 Do you need SPF 30, 50 or 100? Dermatologists answer your burning sunscreen questions PolitiFact asked board-certified dermatologists to answer people's burning questions about SPF. When it comes to sunscreen, they advised buying broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s SPF 30 or higher and reapplying regularly. By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact
Health May 24 Why it's important everyone wears sunscreen — even if you have a darker skin tone Dermatologists say that although the melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, it's not enough to replace wearing sunscreen. By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Health Aug 27 Watch 6:08 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 Watch 5:19 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 15 Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to benzene traces By Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press J&J said it's unlikely users would be harmed. The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of SPF, or sun protection factor. Consumers can contact the company for a refund. Continue reading
Jul 05 How these ingredients make your sunscreen work By Vicky Stein Understanding your sunscreen may convince you to actually wear it. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Apr 06 Paul Rudd and the science behind youthful skin By Nsikan Akpan Why isn't Paul Rudd aging? For his 50th birthday, PBS NewsHour asked three dermatologists for tips on recreating the Paul Rudd effect. Continue reading
Jul 17 Sunscreen is banned from many schools. State legislators are working to change that. By Martha T. Moore, Stateline Read how legislators in some states are working to make it easier for kids to use sunscreen at school. Continue reading