New Sunscreen Labels to Clarify Protection
The US Food and Drug Administration has released new guidelines requiring sunscreen manufacturers to label their products in more clear ways, a move which is sure to help parents choose the best...
View ArticleTask Force: Appeal to Teen Vanity to Reduce UV Ray Exposure
The sun’s rays can be dangerous, raising the risk of skin cancers, which is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. A new report from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends that...
View ArticleStudy: Teens Disregard Warnings About Sun Exposure
Adolescents who are given health-conscious messages about limiting sun exposure and using sunscreen ignore the advice more and more as they grow into their teen years, a new study published in the...
View ArticleNew Sunscreen Regulations Delayed Six Months
In a move that critics say will lead to more sun damaged skin this summer, the FDA has announced that sunscreen companies have an extra six months to implement new guidelines on how to label their...
View ArticleSchools’ Anti-Sunscreen Policies Anger Parents
Two elementary school girls in Tacoma, Washington have reportedly suffered severe sunburns after their school banned sunscreen, MSNBC.com is reporting. The girls are sisters, and one of them has a...
View ArticleSpray Sunscreens Could Be Flammable, FDA Warns
Families are getting more serious about using sunscreen consistently, which is an important practice for skin health. But the US Food and Drug Administration is warning that spray sunscreens, if...
View ArticleAging, Not Cancer, Motivates Teens to Wear Sunscreen
Teenagers are more likely to agree to wear sunscreen on a regular basis after hearing about the premature aging sun exposure can cause, a new study has found. Similar information about how the sun’s...
View ArticleDon’t Use Sunscreen Spray on Your Kids!
Those sunscreen sprays may be handy, but could they be dangerous for your kids? That’s the concern behind an ongoing Food and Drug Administration investigation, which is looking into whether inhaling...
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