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Ways to enjoy sun safely and prevent skin cancer as Scotland bakes in mini-heatwave Nine out of 10 cases of the most serious type of skin cancer can be avoided by enjoying the sun in a safe manner, according to Cancer Research UK. 15:10, 31 MAY 2021 Applying sunscreen and heading into the shade could prevent skin cancer (Image: Katielee Arrowsmith SWNS.com) Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you thes...

Today Is Sunscreen Protection Day ~ Some Myths Busted! • Dark skin doesn’t need sunscreen/can’t get melanoma: Darker skin tones are less prone to skin cancer, but this can mean signs are ignored until there’s a lesion so far advanced that chances of successful treatment are diminished. • A base tan protects you: A base tan is nature’s way of producing sun protection because you’ve been irradiated. But it doesn’t lessen your risk of skin cancer, and you’ll age your skin faster with constant sun tanning. • You don’t need to use sunscreen inside: All contact with sunlight r...

Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Sun Safety Tips to Prevent Damage from Harmful UV Rays; National Sunscreen D...

Part of the series was attending a free skin cancer screening offered by Dr. Sturgeon and her colleagues. My farmer agreed to attend and allowed me to photograph the screening for my article. My farmer is red-headed and has worked on the farm his entire life, so he was the perfect candidate.  While Dr. Sturgeon didn't find anything major, she did locate some spots that needed to be removed and encouraged him to make an appointment. He did.   Since then, he has seen her faithfully every six months. Mostly, concerning spots are burned— it's quick and relatively painless. In Feb...

TSA Now Allows Full-Size Sunscreen To Travel In Carry-On Bags Advertisement: Last week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now allows passengers to bring full-size sunscreen bottles in carry-on bags. On Wednesday, April 7, the TSA changed its policy on carry-on sunscreen following a challenge by Brown University about only allowing a maximum 3.4-ounce (100.5ml) bottle. You must inform the TSA if you have sunscreen in your carry-on. Photo: Getty Images The dermatology department of the Providence, Rhode Island Ivy League school challenged the TSA because sunscreen is used to prot...