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sunburn

Know the risks of indoor tanning

Tanning beds can emit up to 15 times the amount of UV radiation that you'd get from sun exposure.

9 ways to make your vacation foolproof

Before you kick back and relax, check out these tips for staying healthy on your next trip.

Out with the old

Frayed toothbrushes, worn pillows and aging contact lenses are among must-replace items if you value health and hygiene.

Headed outdoors? Lather ’round the lashes

If you're gearing up for a day in the sun, don't forget to moisturize your face—especially those areas around your eyes.

Shield yourself from the summer sun

Try to stay out of the sun when its rays are strongest, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

It may be winter, but keep that sunscreen handy

Four easy steps to best protect your skin from the sun.

How safe and effective is your sunscreen?

One out of three may not offer the right protection.

Baby’s skin no match for the sun

Shade, clothes and hats offer little ones safe protection.

Sunscreen 101

Study finds many people don't use it properly, raising their risk of skin cancer.

Killer sun! New dumb-but-deadly trend

Experts warn against the dangers of the increasingly popular practice of sunburn 'art.'

411 on SPF, UV-A and UV-B

Many consumers don't understand sunscreen labels and what an SPF value really means.

Patient Story

Scared of skin cancer?

Don’t put off getting your moles checked, cautions Audra Brummel, a 27-year-old melanoma patient.