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    Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  1. Shining a light on SPF labels: FDA's new regulation will take out the guessing game of which lotion to use while in the sun

    Teenagers don’t get skin cancer. At least, that’s what Katie Carmichael believed.
    marieg@herald-mail.com
    Teenagers don’t get skin cancer. At least, that’s what Katie Carmichael believed. But an indentation on her leg tells a different story — a scar that remains five years after a specialist removed an inch of flesh, half a centimeter...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Sun-Damaged Skin, Lupus, American Cancer Society, Sports

    2. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Facts about new rules for sunscreen

    This year, consumers will start seeing some label changes on sunscreen bottles, as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. To be better informed sunscreen users before hitting the beach, we turned to Dr. Tina Venetos, a board-certified dermatologist. Venetos received her medical degree from the Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago in 1990 and has practiced for 14 years at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. Here's an edited transcript of our interview.
    This year, consumers will start seeing some label changes on sunscreen bottles, as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. To be better informed sunscreen users before hitting the beach, we turned to Dr. Tina Venetos, a board-certified...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Target, Lake Forest, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals

    3. Jun 11, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  3. New sunscreen labels provide better information

    Q: I went to buy sunscreen. I spend a lot of time in the pool and wanted to buy a sunscreen that was waterproof. I couldn't find any. Have the labels changed? A: Most sunscreen products have new labels. Mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Health and Medical Professionals, Dermatology, Boston, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure

    4. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. OUR HEALTH: Beware of the Sun

    First thing:  Anyone can get skin cancer, and they get it from the UV, or ultraviolet rays of the sun as well as sun lamps and tanning booths. Light-skinned, fair-haired and light-eyed people do have a greater risk, but dark-skinned people get it as well. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 76,690 men and women (45,060 men and 31,630 women) will be diagnosed with and 9,480 men and women will die of melanoma of the skin, the most serious type of skin cancer, in 2013. More than 3.5 million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed in this country each year.
    First thing:  Anyone can get skin cancer, and they get it from the UV, or ultraviolet rays of the sun as well as sun lamps and tanning booths. Light-skinned, fair-haired and light-eyed people do have a greater risk, but dark-skinned people get it as well....

    Tags: Sun-Damaged Skin, Chemosurgery, Cataracts, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Cancer

    5. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Winchester Sun

  5. Keeping kids safe during summertime

    Childhood memories are flavored with fun summertime activities including trips to the beach, walks to the ice cream shop and rides around the neighborhood. But while you and your kids enjoy the seemingly carefree elements of summer, emergency room doctors know it as “trauma season.” This summer children ages 14 and under will be rushed to emergency rooms nearly 3 million times for serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes, drownings, bike crashes, pedestrian incidents, falls and other situations. More than 2,500 of these children will die.
    Clark County Health Department
    Childhood memories are flavored with fun summertime activities including trips to the beach, walks to the ice cream shop and rides around the neighborhood. But while you and your kids enjoy the seemingly carefree elements of summer, emergency room doctors...

    Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer, Car Safety Tips and Advice

    6. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  6. Sunscreen-label changes ease product confusion

    Rows upon rows of sunscreen products fill area pharmacy sections, but it will be a little bit easier to choose the correct product this summer.
    Rows upon rows of sunscreen products fill area pharmacy sections, but it will be a little bit easier to choose the correct product this summer.  Sunscreen packaging is changing due to mandates from the Food and Drug Administration that require more...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Medical Specialization, Dermatology, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer

    7. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. New sunscreen labels designed to shed light on products

    So, there you are in the sunscreen aisle, where the number of products on the shelves is approximately equal to the number of grains of sand on a beach. How to choose? Read the labels. Your decision may still not be easy, but new labeling regulations should help.
    So, there you are in the sunscreen aisle, where the number of products on the shelves is approximately equal to the number of grains of sand on a beach. How to choose? Read the labels. Your decision may still not be easy, but new labeling regulations...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Medical Specialization, Values, Physical Conditions, Dermatology

    8. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  8. Consumer Reports: Store brands top latest sunscreen ratings

    In Consumer Reports' latest Ratings of sunscreens, Up & Up (Target) Continuous Spray Sport SPF 50 and Equate (Wal-Mart) Ultra Protection Lotion SPF 50 earned the highest scores in tests and were among the least expensive. Some of the priciest sunscreens...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Target, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer, Walmart

    9. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  9. Daily sunscreen may prevent skin aging

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Using sunscreen every day may help protect against aging skin, according to a new study from Australia.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Using sunscreen every day may help protect against aging skin, according to a new study from Australia. Although the benefits of sunscreen are well know when it comes to preventing sunburns and lowering skin cancer risks,...

    Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Vanderbilt University , Internal Medicine, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer

    10. May 28, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. FDA: New sunscreen regulations may help in the fight against skin cancer

    The Food and Drug Administration hopes new regulations on sunscreen labels will better educate consumers and help protect against skin cancer.
    WDBJ7 anchor/reporter
    The Food and Drug Administration hopes new regulations on sunscreen labels will better educate consumers and help protect against skin cancer. Many of us have a collection of sunscreen products in our homes. But are we using the right products that...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Medical Specialization, Dermatology, Labor Day, Skin Cancer

    11. May 28, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  11. Protect your skin this summer; 5 tips on what to do

    Patient First passes on these tips for how to protect your skin this summer:
    Patient First passes on these tips for how to protect your skin this summer: 1) Always use sunscreen with a minimum of 15 SPF, even when it's cloudy. 2) Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. 3) Wear sun-protective clothing. 4) Hats are fine, but they...
    12. May 27, 2013 |Story| KY3-TV

  12. When it comes to sunscreen, pricey doesn't always mean better says Consumer Reports

    We count on sunscreens to protect us from the sun&rsquo;s harmful UV rays. The higher the SPF the better the protection. Right? Not necessarily. <em>Consumer Reports</em> tested a dozen sunscreens both lotions and sprays and finds there is no guarantee you are getting the level of protection listed on the label.
    We count on sunscreens to protect us from the sun’s harmful UV rays. The higher the SPF the better the protection. Right? Not necessarily. Consumer Reports tested a dozen sunscreens both lotions and sprays and finds there is no guarantee you are...

    Tags: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer, Consumers

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