Tag: sunscreen
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Doctor discusses myths about sun exposure and sunburn
As the weather grows warmer and more people spend longer periods of time outside in the sun, it’s important to understand the dangers of sun exposure. “Ultraviolet radiation is a known...
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Lifestyle changes and screening will decrease risk of cancer, which is especially deadly in Kentucky
This Kentucky Cancer Consortium graph shows the deaths from cancers with evidence-based prevention or early detection methods in Kentucky in 2005-09. By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has the...
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Study finds that daily use of sunscreen prevents aging of skin
Sunscreen doesn’t just prevent sun burns and skin cancer; using it daily can slow down your skin’s aging too, says a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Australian...
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Don’t get burned, bitten or bamboozled this summer; here are safety tips for dealing with the sun, insects and sales pitches
By Molly Burchett Kentucky Health News Summer is finally here, and after one of the coldest Kentucky springs, who doesn’t want to be outside swimming, skiing, fishing, barbecuing or soaking...