Survey: Most Young Adults Believe Sun Protection Myths

Survey: Most young adults believe sun protection myths

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The Orlando Health Center Institute released a new survey that found that nearly one-third of Americans agree that being tan makes people look better and healthier, a beauty standard that experts are saying leads to risky behavior. "There is no such thing as a healthy tan, as it's really just a visual manifestation of damage to the skin," explained an oncology surgeon, Rajesh Nair, MD. "But we're fighting against a perceiv…

Startling study suggests fewer Canadians are using sunscreen, with youth the most likely to burn

Despite years of public health messaging, Canadians are spending more time in the sun than ever while using less sun protection. A recent study shows many young adults in particular are not reaching for sunscreen — and are much more likely to end up sunburned. CBC's Louise Martin spoke to Dr. Ivan Litvinov, the senior study author and an associate professor of dermatology at McGill University.

I'm addicted to tanning beds, now I’m covered in moles but can’t stop

A YOUNG girl reveals she can’t stop using sunbeds despite being told she looks like a dirty 2p coin. Megan Blain, who is just 19, said she first became obsessed with looking tanned at 14, but now wishes she had never started. tiktok.com/@blainnyyMegan Blain has been addicted to sunbeds for three years[/caption] tiktok.com/@blainnyyNow she cries after stepping out of them but can’t stop[/caption] Speaking to Truly, she said: “I wish I didn’t star…

No, there’s no evidence sunglasses cause cancer – Full Fact

By filtering out the harmful UV rays from sunlight, verified sunglasses protect your eyes and the skin around them, and their use is widely recommended, including by the NHS.

Dermatologists Share the 1st Thing You Should Do After a Sunburn

Whether you prefer to spend your summer days at the beach, by the pool, or on a lake, there’s one common denominator we all can’t go without: sunscreen. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 9,500 Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, and developing five or more sunburns doubles your melanoma risk. For many, skin cancer can be avoided with regular sunscreen application. And how you treat sunburns can also have a direct…

Holzer Center for Cancer Care urges sun safety to prevent skin cancer

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WV News) — The Holzer Center for Cancer Care is emphasizing the importance of sun safety practices in the fight against skin cancer.