Eat Lots of Fish? Your Melanoma Risk May Rise

Eat Lots of Fish? Your Melanoma Risk May Rise

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — You’ve added fish to your diet to eat healthy, but now a new study delivers some bad news: Fish lovers may have a slightly increased risk of melanoma. Researchers followed over 490,000 older Americans and found the 20% with the highest intake had … Read more

Dangerous Tanning Is on the Rise, Suntan Myths Persist

Dangerous Tanning Is on the Rise, Suntan Myths Persist

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While most people probably know it’s not safe to get a sunburn, many may not realize that tanning also increases the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. A new survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults by the American Academy … Read more

Pick Your Sunscreen Carefully: 75% Don’t Pass Muster

Pick Your Sunscreen Carefully: 75% Don’t Pass Muster

Carla Burns, senior director for cosmetic science, Environmental Working Group, Washington, DC. David Andrews, PhD, senior scientist, Environmental Working Group, Washington, DC. Environmental Working Group: “Guide to Sunscreens.” National Cancer Institute: “Benzene.” Personal Care Products Council: “Statement by the Personal Care Products Council on Benzene in Personal Care Products,” “Statement by Alexandra Kowcz, Chief Scientist, … Read more

Stop Using Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreen, J&J Warns

July 15, 2021 — Consumers should stop using certain brands of spray-on sunscreen products made by Johnson & Johnson. The company has issued a voluntarily recall after finding low levels of benzene, a known cancer-causing agent, in some samples. Benzene is not an ingredient of sunscreen, and should not be present in these products. … Read more

Consumer Reports Ranks Top Sunscreens for 2021

April 23, 2021 — A $4 sunscreen from Walmart performed well enough to be recommended and termed a “Best Buy” in this year’s sunscreen ratings from Consumer Reports, which were just released. It is Equate Sport Lotion SPF 50, a Walmart brand. In addition, two sunscreen sprays made the recommended list: Hawaiian Tropic Island … Read more