Latest Sunscreen controversy Stories

Research: Cutaneous melanoma attributable to sunbed use: Systematic review and meta-analysis Of 63,942 new cases of cutaneous melanoma (a form of skin cancer) diagnosed each year in Europe an estimated 3,438 (5.4%) are related to sunbed use. Sunbed users are at a 20% increased relative risk of skin cancer compared with those who have never used a sunbed. This risk doubles if they start before the age of 35 and experts warn that "tougher actions" are needed to reduce this risk. Sun...

Volunteer dermatologists provided free skin examinations, sun damage assessments and educational outreach throughout the state in May BARRINGTON, N.J., July 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a coordinated effort to raise awareness about the importance of skin cancer prevention and sun safety, a team of board-certified New Jersey dermatologists representing the Dermatological Society of New Jersey (DSNJ) offered a month-long series of free public events in several...

SHELTON, Conn., June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Skin Cancer Foundation, in partnership with the makers of Banana Boat® and Hawaiian Tropic® brand sunscreens, has issued the results of a survey highlighting a dramatic gender divide in awareness about skin cancer preventative measures. The survey results reveal that nearly half (49%) of men in the US admit to not using sunscreen in the past 12 months and an alarming 70 percent of men don't even know what skin cancer warning signs...

(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Sun exposure is usually associated with being the cause of cancer, but a new study shows its protective function: it can actually decrease your risk of pancreatic cancer. "Several ecological studies, including one conducted in Australia, have suggested that people living in areas with high sun exposure have lower risk for pancreatic cancer," Rachel Neale, Ph.D., principal investigator at Queensland Institute of Medical Research in Queensland, Australia, was quoted as...

Just in time for the first day of summer tomorrow, the American Chemical Society's (ACS') award-winning Bytesize Science video series is offering a new episode on the chemistry of the sunscreen products that millions of people will slather on their skin during the warm months ahead. The video, produced by the ACS Office of Public Affairs, is available at www.BytesizeScience.com. The video explains that sun exposure can lead not only to sunburn and skin cancer, but premature aging that...

High levels of ultraviolet radiation at an individual's birth location, sun-sensitive skin type and a history of skin cancer each decreased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to study results presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Pancreatic Cancer: Progress and Challenges conference, held here June 18-21. Rachel Neale, Ph.D., principal investigator at Queensland Institute of Medical Research in Queensland, Australia, presented the results of a population-based,...

Dermatologist Offers a Refresher Course in Sunscreen 101 with Tips on Selecting a Sunscreen SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With outdoor activities in full-swing this summer, it's important to remember to protect your skin. However, with all the sunscreen products on the market, it can be hard to know how to pick the right one. A new survey also shows that the public is confused about how to apply sunscreen correctly. Tips from a board-certified...

Companion Buying Guide to Environmental Working Group’s 2012 Sunscreen Guide Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 30, 2012 Did you know according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer making up approximately 50% of all cancer cases in the United States? Even more troubling is that although sunscreen is intended to protect consumers skin from harmful UV radiation, most sunscreens on the market contain potentially hazardous chemicals....

Fourth Annual National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention "Don't Fry Day" Campaign Encourages Sun-Safety Awareness WASHINGTON, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite skin cancer being largely preventable, it remains by far the most common type of cancer in the United States. There are more than 3.5 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed in more than two million people each year, which is more than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined. To help...

New FDA Rules Help Clarify Sunscreen Labels for Consumers; Two Sunscreens Fail "Broad-Spectrum" Protection Test YONKERS, N.Y., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Just in time for Memorial Day and the start of summer activities, Consumer Reports rated 18 popular sunscreens. CR Best Buys include No-Ad with Aloe & Vitamin E SPF 45 and Walgreens Continuous Spray Sport SPF 50. The report, along with details about new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labeling rules, are...