A lifeguard shortage in many parts of the U.S. means an increased drowning risk at pools and beaches this summer. Earlier this summer, SciLine interviewed Linda Quan, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, about drowning risks and what people should know to keep themselves […]
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Eighty years ago, when sun exposure was first associated with skin cancer, popular culture was exalting tanning by emphasizing that a “fine brown color suggests health and good times, and is a pleasant thing to see.” We know that sun exposure can be deadly, and today’s public awareness campaigns strongly focus on sun avoidance to […]
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Not so long ago, people like my Aunt Muriel thought of sunburn as a necessary evil on the way to a “good base tan.” She used to slather on the baby oil while using a large reflector to bake away. Aunt Muriel’s mantra when the inevitable burn and peel appeared: Beauty has its price. Was […]
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From avoiding sunscreen on cloudy days to not fully applying it, there are a number of sunscreen rules that are inadvertently (or purposely) broken every hot day. However, taking a few moments to correctly use sunscreen can prevent days of pain or even skin cancer, so listen up about these 14 common mistakes.
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So, what can you do to keep as cool as possible as the temperature steadily rises in your community? There are a number of simple steps you can take to help keep yourself and your family safe during the year’s hottest days.
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As innocent as it might seem, sun poisoning can be very dangerous, but it’s often left untreated. In order to treat sun poisoning, follow these 12 steps.
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