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
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
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
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An experimental gel has shown early promise in treating the most common form of skin cancer — hinting at a potential alternative to surgery in the future. Researchers tested the gel in 30 patients with basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a skin cancer diagnosed … Read more
SOURCES: Valisure: “Valisure Detects Benzene in Sunscreen,” “Valisure Citizen Petition on Benzene in Sunscreen and After-sun Care Products.” CDC: “Facts About Benzene.” David Light, CEO, Valisure. FDA: “Shedding More Light on Sunscreen Absorption.” Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology: “Toxicopathological Effects of the Sunscreen UV Filter, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), on Coral Planulae and Cultured Primary … Read more
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
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat. But a new Canadian study finds that for people who take certain blood pressure medications, that advice becomes even … Read more