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    Houston Man Dies on Roof in Extreme Heat  Jul 3, 2009
    Sunburn affects your body's ability to cool itself. According to a study from the National Weather Service, heat related deaths outnumber any other deaths caused by severe weather events. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    COLUMN: Stay safe in the sun: Important tips to protect your skin  Jul 3, 2009
    Avoid the surprise sunburn: Even on an overcast day, 80 percent of the sun s powerful rays can break through the clouds. Be sure to apply sunscreen just as if there were no clouds if you must be outside for a long period of time. (Malden Observer, MA)

    Going to the Beach with Kids  Jul 3, 2009
    Direct exposure to the sun can cause sunburn and sun damage, especially in children. The best sun protection comes from applying a sunscreen with SPF 30 generously before the children step foot on the beach. (Suite101.com)

    Fun Float crowd down; police presence up  Jul 3, 2009
    Gary Williamson wrote on Jul 2, 2009 10:46 AM:" I attended a Float Fun Day back in the 1970's and thoroughly enjoyed my day. I didn't have a canoe, but used a short four-foot inflatable float. After getting home my sunburn was so bad I was unable to stand up for three days! I think the Long Island Ruritans intend for their Float Fun Day to be fun for the entire family with the fish fry and live country music following the day's float. I have wanted to return for the event over the past thirty... (Altivista Journal, VA)

    River rangers’ work not all sunshine, floats  Jul 2, 2009
    On the downside, there s the threat of mosquito bites, annoying swarms of bugs and a high likelihood of sunburn, wind and rain. Oh yes, and let s not forget the threat from an occasional moose or rattlesnake. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Tips for protection in the dangerous heat  Jul 2, 2009
    Those at greater risk include the elderly, infants and young children, people with mental illness, people with chronic diseases such as heart or respiratory ailments and those with obesity, fever, dehydration, poor circulation, sunburn and prescription drug and alcohol use. For more information, visit , or. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Britain's heatwave set to continue  Jul 2, 2009
    The most up-to-date figures for the government's health advice line NHS Direct show it took 318 calls from members of the public on Tuesday, complaining about sunburn, heat-exhaustion, breathing difficulties and other heat-related ailments. The Department of Health (DoH) said those at most risk from heatstroke included the very young and the very old, and people with heart and respiratory problems. (BBC News)

    Summer safety for furry creatures  Jul 1, 2009
    Just like humans, animals can get sunburned ... Pets with light-colored noses or light-colored fur on their ears are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer ... Adam Goldfarb, director of the Pets at Risk program for The Humane Society the United States, said the types of animals that are at the greatest risk for sunburns have short coats, pink noses and people can see its skin. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Obituary: Farrah Fawcett  Jul 1, 2009
    Fawcett's attempts to forge a career away from the show were initially thwarted, appearances in the comedy Sunburn and sci-fi thriller Saturn 3 proving unappealing to audiences. Fawcett had a long relationship with actor Ryan O'Neal. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Parents complaining to doctors that some daycare centers refuse to apply sunscreen  Jul 1, 2009
    mommyof2 wrote on Jun 25, 2009 3:44 PM:" It baffles me that a daycare will not put sunscreen on the children they are PAID to care for. I have an absolutely wonderful daycare and each year all parents bring in sunscreen. This year the provider asked if we would all buy the stick for their face also as it stays on better and is less greasy on their face. I can always tell my children have had it re-applied (aside from not burning) but my daughters hair usually gets in it and comes out greasy....... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Save face with makeup that gives back  Jun 30, 2009
    According to Skincando founder Sara Demelio, our troops in Iraq are particularly fond of the balm, which helps to soothe sand flea bites and sunburn. Demelio donates one dollar from each sale to , which supports American military families and has organized Operation Sand Flea, a donation program that aims to send 5,000 jars to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan by July 4, 2009. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    NYC day care owners charged with pot possession  Jun 30, 2009
    But Shehada didn't go home with a sunburn or a suitcase full of flamingo knickknacks. The day before his flight back, at 4:30 a.m. on June 14, police shot and killed him on a palm tree-lined street in Miami Beach as he walked with his brother two blocks from the ocean. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Dangerous heat, summer storms rock county  Jun 30, 2009
    Sunburn, with its ultraviolet radiation burns, can significantly retard the skin's ability to shed excess heat. Nickie Chamberlain, pool manager, said the pool is a good place to be in such extreme heat, and to cool off. (Harlan Tribune, IA)

    TITANIUM'S WILD PITCH  Jun 30, 2009
    I was tired when I returned home after three miles -- maybe because the necklaces can't combat overheating, thirst or sunburn. On the other hand, my colleage, Justin Rocket Silverman, did two runs -- one with and one without the gear -- and despite his initial skepticism, he says, "I'll be darned if I didn't actually feel stronger on the runs with the necklace and bracelet." A split decision. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Firefighter injured while responding to car blaze  Jun 29, 2009
    Meaker said Hellstern had some of his facial hair singed off and that the burns to his face are consistent to a very bad sunburn. Medical staff at the hospital also checked to make sure the captain s respiratory system was unharmed, which it wasn t.. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Stay safe in the waterA brief jaunt outside is all the reminder you need that it’s summertime in Texas, and that means it’s time to jump in the water to cool off.  Jun 28, 2009
    With triple digit heat once again pouring down on Central Texas, Murphy Park pool lifeguard and YMCA swim instructor Jackie Orozco cannot emphasize enough to wear plenty of sunscreen to avoid sunburn and heat stroke. Minimum SPF 35, at least, Orozco said. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)

    'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett dies at 6...  Jun 28, 2009
    She returned to making movies, including the futuristic thriller Logan s Run, the comedy-thriller Sunburn and the strange sci-fi tale Saturn 3, but none clicked with the public. Fawcett fared better with television movies such as Murder in Texas, Poor Little Rich Girl and especially as an abused wife in 1984 s The Burning Bed. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Farrah Fawcett Dies At 62  Jun 27, 2009
    She returned to making movies, including the futuristic thriller "Logan's Run," the comedy-thriller "Sunburn" and the strange sci-fi tale "Saturn 3," but none clicked with the public. Fawcett fared better with television movies such as "Murder in Texas," "Poor Little Rich Girl" and especially as an abused wife in 1984's "The Burning Bed." The last earned her an Emmy nomination and the long-denied admission from critics that she really could act. (CBS News)

    GCFF youth derby deemed a great success  Jun 26, 2009
    There is nothing worse than making that trip to the emergency room for severe sunburn. Until next week, good luck and good fishing. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Hot time in the city  Jun 26, 2009
    "Skin cancer however, is not the only negative effect overexposure to the sun can have as a person can suffer from heat exhaustion, sunburn and wrinkles if they do not protect themselves.". As summer sets in around Michiana - the consensus remains: soak up the sun but stay safe. (Niles Star, MI)

    Best Natural Moisturizers for Dry S...  Jun 26, 2009
    Summer presents its own skin hazards with blistering days and hot sun that can make skin dry, burn, or peel after a sunburn ... Essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, melaleuca, lavender and eucalyptus are astringent, cooling and cleansing, making them soothing relief for dry, sunburned skin ... Essential Oils to Protect Against Sunburn Damage. (Suite101.com)

    You bet it's HOT!  Jun 25, 2009
    Use sun block to avoid sunburn since sunburn will raise the temperature of the skin. Remember, taking extra precaution can literally save your life. (Camden Chronicle, TN)

    Ways to Keep Kids Cool in Hot Weath...  Jun 25, 2009
    Heat and sun can make a child sick and cause him to suffer heat stroke, dehydration, or sunburn. Kids should be encouraged to beat the heat by playing in the shade, playing in water, drinking fluids, eating cool water-rich treats, and staying inside during the hottest daytime hours. (Suite101.com)

    Update: Center closing at 6 p.m.  Jun 25, 2009
    Sunburn, with its ultraviolet radiation burns, can significantly retard the skin s ability to shed excess heat ... SUNBURN: Redness and pain. (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Houston's Heat Breaks Records  Jun 24, 2009
    Live Cameras, Conditions. POSTED: Tuesday, June 23, 2009UPDATED: 7:16 pm CDT June 23, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)

    New Study Says Purported Melanoma Epidemic is Vastly Overstated  Jun 23, 2009
    The ITA promotes a responsible message about moderate tanning and sunburn prevention. SOURCE Indoor Tanning Association. (PR Newswire)

    COOL IN THE POOL: WAYS TO STAY BELOW SIMMERING  Jun 23, 2009
    Whether the malady is heat exhaustion or a sunburn, McConnell said, the best prevention and cure is location. The main thing: Be within reach. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Staying safe in the summer heat  Jun 21, 2009
    The intense UV rays of the summer sun can cause painful sunburns for those who venture out unprotected. Sunburn typically only damages the outermost layers of skin, but can penetrate deeper ... The deeper sunburns will cause blistering and may damage the nerve endings in the affected area. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    Sunburn Treatment for Mild to Sever...  Jun 21, 2009
    Sunburn Treatment for Mild to Severe Exposure. Sunburn Treatment for Mild to Severe Exposure ... Anyone who's been to the beach without sunscreen knows sunburn pain. (Suite101.com)

    Homeless family deals with Houston's heat while looking for work  Jun 18, 2009
    Akasha suffers from a bad case of sunburn that seems to be getting worse. But a spokesperson for the Star of Hope said no one is forced to go outside. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Lotions May Make Skin Problems Worse  Jun 17, 2009
    "UVA rays cause sunburn, but UVB rays cause signs of aging and even skin cancer. Look for 'UVA/UVB' or 'broad band' on the bottle," she says. Adkins adds that alphahydroxy acids are also important. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Cancer patients can't quit, neither will he  Jun 16, 2009
    With the radiation treatments, I ended up with a pretty healthy sunburn around my head and ears. I have no hair on my head, basically from my chin up. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)

    Vive Mexico: Swine flu down, bargains up in Mexico  Jun 16, 2009
    All of that fanfare was unnecessary for Olson, whose common sense told him he was more likely to catch a sunburn than the flu. "I'm still convinced that it was an ordinary flu that the government and some press blew out of proportion," he said. (Yahoo News)

    Friday Finishers: Make summer a safe one  Jun 16, 2009
    We hope your worst problem is a scraped knee or a mild sunburn. Thumbs down: As the state budget winds its way toward its inevitable conclusion this month, the bellowing and cajoling of groups and agencies that are losing some funding will no doubt reach a crescendo. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Protecting Skin With "Edible Sunscreen"  Jun 6, 2009
    Natural ways to boost skin's defense against sunburn include watermelon and orange peel, Dr. Jennifer Ashton explains more to Maggie Rodriguez ... And what can make you more sensitive to sunburns ... "It's very high in an antioxidant known as lycopene. It has 40 percent of that substance more than tomatoes, which we know has a lot of it. Eating this can in fact reduce your risk of sunburn and sun damage.". (CBS News -- Early Show)

    The zero-intelligence policy  Jun 6, 2009
    Ironically, ibuprofen is sometimes recommended as a treatment for sunburn. Im trying to understand the schools zero logic on this. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Keeping Travel Healthy  Jun 4, 2009
    The CDC lists what should be in your vacation , as does Woolsey, whose top supplies include medicine for treating and controlling diarrhea, an anti-inflammatory good for fevers, sunburns, and aches and pains, ointments for treating sunburn, scratches, and rashes, and an enzyme supplement that can help prevent gastrointestinal problems. Does a mask belong on your packing list. (Fox News)

    Jody Johnson: Natural sunscreen the whys and hows  Jun 3, 2009
    The vitamin C content in the cream or lotion is supposed to protect from sunburn and ALSO save the skin from cellular damage. This was a conclusive result from a study done by Sheldon Pinnell, M.D., Chief of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    Hope for advanced melanoma drug  Jun 2, 2009
    "With this year's summer expected to be hotter than the last, it's important that we don't let sunburn catch us out. Whether at home or abroad, use shade, clothing and sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher to protect your skin.". Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Health)

    QLT announces positive results from the evaluation of Visudyne(R) combination therapy  Jun 2, 2009
    After treatment, patients should avoid direct sunlight for five days to prevent sunburn. People with porphyria should not be treated with Visudyne. (Canada Newswire)

    Health Mythconceptions  Jun 2, 2009
    Instead, he proposes taking a sun bath in order to get a tan slowly and avoid sunburn. "It will decrease your risk of skin cancer," he says. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Tanning addictsare still soaking up sun  Jun 1, 2009
    Studies have shown that getting an occasional blistering sunburn can be more dangerous than having a steady tan with regard to the risk of melanoma, the most dangerous kind of skin cancer, says Jody A. Levine, co-director of Plastic Surgery & Dermatology of NYC. But that's not a rationale for a permatan: The risks of basal-cell and squamous-cell carcinoma are linked to cumulative UVB radiation the more exposure, the greater the risk. Although it has been reported in the Harvard Health... (MSNBC -- Health)

    Promote Vitamin D Testing for Public Joint Canadian Tanning Association urges Canadian Cancer Society  Jun 1, 2009
    Tan Awareness Week is an educational campaign designed to encourage intelligent sun care and sunburn prevention, rather than total sun abstinence ... "We are concerned overzealous warnings regarding sun exposure and the use of sunscreen have resulted in the unintended consequence of vitamin D deficiency. An initiative encouraging vitamin D blood spot testing would go a long way to reduce this risk." The JCTA encourages sunscreen use only when sunburn is a possibility ... Aside from preventing... (Canada Newswire)

    Tips to make your 'stay' an enjoyable one  May 31, 2009
    Remain in bed most of the first day because of third-degree sunburn received after falling asleep at the beach. For full tropical experience, dump sand in your bed. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Herbal Treatments for Psoriasis  May 31, 2009
    (Will sensitize the skin to UV light and increase the likelihood of sunburn). Purslane: Eat fresh or lightly steamed. (Suite101.com)

    Treat your skin to broccoli, fish  May 29, 2009
    It also strengthens the general immune system of the skin, which can help to heal sunburn. "Paris Hilton: "Her skin is absolutely beautiful and she fights dryness from flying so much. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Summer Survival Tips for Families  May 28, 2009
    Keep the family healthy and safe from summer hazards such as sunburn, eye damage, mosquito bites, dehydration, sprains and bruises ... To prevent sunburn, make sure kids wear wide brim hats and apply sunscreen with SPF30 or more ... If sunburned, take a cold shower and drink up lots of water. (Suite101.com)

    'PAINT ALL ROOFS WHITE TO STOP GLOBAL WARMING'...  May 28, 2009
    " hahahaahaha Bubba Joe Johnson on May 28, 2009 at 06:07 AM OK folks once we paint are roofs and all that heat is reflecting back up into the atmosphere with more heat so how is that cooling the planet. Charles Evans Thompson on May 28, 2009 at 12:09 AM Everyone in the world must wear a hat. It is a fact that 90% of your body heat escapes from your head. so, if you wear a hat 6 billion people keep from heating the climate. At the same time keeping this heat in saves on energy usage in the home.... (The Drudge Report)

    Summer safety  May 28, 2009
    If an infant gets sunburn, apply cold compresses to the affected area ... Use extra caution near water, snow and sand as they reflect UV rays and may result in sunburn more quickly. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Foundation promotes ABCDEs of skin cancer  May 27, 2009
    You might even be OK with one sunburn; those things do happen and it's no problem, right. Well, Catherine Poole's answer would definitely be a loud and clear "No!" Poole is the president and founder of the Melanoma International Foundation in Glenmoore, Pa. (North County Times)

    How to Get Healthy Skin  May 26, 2009
    Besides the fact that at times, there seems to be nothing worse than suffering from sunburn, the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are extremely harmful. Moisturize. (Suite101.com)

    Yumans have greater risk for skin cancer  May 25, 2009
    "People should avoid the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when its rays are the most powerful, and if they are going to be out in the sun, they should apply sunscreen 20 minutes before they go outside. Luchetti also said that the sunscreen should be no less than an SPF 30, and should protect from both UVA and UVB rays. It should be reapplied every two hours, and even more frequently when a person is swimming. She recommended wearing protective clothing like hats, sunglasses and long-sleeved shirts.... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    Consumer Reports Poll: Thirty-One Percent of Americans Never Use Sunscreen  May 21, 2009
    Forty-eight percent of sunscreen users who'd had a sunburn in the past two years said it happened during their first time out in the sun after months of little to no sun. Other Survey Highlights. (PR Newswire)

    Harden before you plant  May 21, 2009
    This applies to plant sunburn and drying from the wind and lower-than-greenhouse humidity ... Your plants will be hardened off to sunburn and the drying effect of wind. (Anchorage Daily News)

    One-third don't wear sunscreen, but here's what you should spray on  May 21, 2009
    By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY Sun exposure can cause sunburn, wrinkles, age spots and contribute to skin cancer. But despite that, 31% of Americans say they never wear sunscreen, even if they are outside for more than four hours, according to a poll of 1,000 adults, age 18 and older, conducted by Consumer Reports' National Research Center. (USA Today)

    Experts offer tips for sun safety all summer long  May 18, 2009
    People generally begin to see their first age spot in their early twenties, but it's a result of a sunburn or deep tan they got when they were 8 or 9 years old, Johnston said ... If a burn cannot be avoided, drinking plenty of water to rehydrate and applying generous amount of aloe should soothe the sunburn, Johnston said ... "Aloe will calm the reddness, swelling and irritation that comes with a bad sunburn," Johnston said. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Skin Cancer: How to Spot It, How to Prevent It  May 18, 2009
    Skin cancer has other risk factors, such as family history, severe childhood sunburn, exposure to certain cancer-causing substances, being fair or having many freckles or moles ( say 100 or more), or having moles that don t look normal. Unprotected sun exposure, however, is by far the greatest risk factor. (Medfield Press, MA)

    Young pay unexpected price for 'healthy' tan  May 18, 2009
    A sunburn at age 6 can wait to show up until you are 60 ... Risk factors for non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers include unprotected and excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation; persons with fair complexions; occupational exposures to coal tar, pitch, creosote, arsenic compounds or radium; a family history of skin cancers; multiple or atypical moles and severe sunburns as a child ... The most effective way to protect the skin against sunburn, premature wrinkling and cancer is to limit the... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Bay to Breakers runners warned about heat  May 17, 2009
    Blay pointed out that skin that isn't usually exposed to sunlight is even more vulnerable to sunburn. "If you're going to expose parts that aren't ordinarily exposed, you're going to burn much more quickly, and it's going to hurt a lot more," Blay said. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Shining Light On Great Sunscreen Debate  May 16, 2009
    A sunscreen's SPF, or sun protection factor, measures how much the product shields the sun's shorter-wave ultraviolet B rays, known as UVB radiation, which can cause sunburn. Twenty years ago, 15 was the highest one. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Your Best Chance to Profit in 2009  May 14, 2009
    The Fool'sdisclosure policywears a large cap to avoid sunburn. On Newsvine. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Program spurs enthusiasm for nature  May 13, 2009
    Trish O Hagan, pediatric nurse, explored some of the dangers, such as ticks, poison ivy, and sunburn, but her overall message what that common sense prevention and routine caution are all that is really needed to keep your child safe and happy outdoors. Jonathan Hoch, chair of the Parent Education Committee at the Lincoln Nursery School, shared some startling statistics that showed the influence of media on children. (Lincoln Journal, MA)

    Homemade Sunburn And Bug Bite Treatment  May 13, 2009
    is a local dermatologist, and she shares her homemade recipes for sunburn and bug bite treatments. SUNBURN OR OTHER SKIN IRRITATION (e ... Teabags soaked in cold water can be applied to sunburned eyelids; this soothes skin and has a mild astringent effect. (W-USA News, DC)

    Dont let barf botch your familys vacation  May 9, 2009
    That is, until your child gets a nasty sunburn and all you can think of is baby skin turning to leather. Many sunscreens contain harmful chemicals like phthalates, parabens, and other estrogenlike compounds. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Man survives explosion, spreads lessons  May 9, 2009
    "Right now, it just feels sort of tender, like sunburn.". He also lost most of the feeling in his left thumb, but it still moves. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Health Tip: Help Prevent Sunburn  May 7, 2009
    (HealthDay News) -- Consistent use of sunscreen and limiting sun exposure are prime ways to prevent sunburn ... Children and babies are more sensitive to the sun and are more likely than others to get a sunburn ... Anyone -- even dark-skinned people -- can get a sunburn. (MEDLINEplus)

    A Cure Worse Than the Disease  May 7, 2009
    A noted trend was that people used to go to the doctor for trivial things -- colds (which doctors can't do anything about), mild sprains, sunburn, sore throats, etc. Then the union started sending out these reports and showing how much premiums were going up due to this trivial use. (Townhall.com)

    Vitamin D Often Low in Mothers and Newborns  May 6, 2009
    "While a sunburn should be avoided, even a small amount of time spent outdoors was protective against deficiency.". Other vitamin D sources include cod liver oil tablets, vitamin D fortified milk, and fatty fish, she said. (MEDLINEplus)

    What to Bring When Hiking the Inca ...  May 5, 2009
    Even when it s cloudy you can still get a sunburn, and depending on what part of the world you hail from, the sun might be a lot stronger than you re used to. On that same note, be sure to bring a water bottle. (Suite101.com)

    Editorial: Sun protection?  May 5, 2009
    But it s hard to believe that hard hats are required to ward off sunburn. So what s the rationale. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    M J Akbar: The missing Mumbai voters  May 3, 2009
    If the price of democracy is going to be sunburn, why not wait for the vote to reach the net. It cant be too long. We are the champions of IT, arent we. (India Times, India)

    Santa Clara County fails air-pollution report  May 3, 2009
    "Ozone pollution immediately irritates the lungs when inhaled, resulting in something like a bad sunburn," Dr. Tony Gerber, a San Francisco pulmonary specialist and American Lung Association volunteer, said in a news conference Tuesday. "Particle pollution is a toxic mix of soot, diesel exhaust, chemicals, metals and aerosols. It is the most dangerous and deadly of the outdoor air pollutants that are widespread in America," Gerber said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    More Than Half of Americans Living with Dirty Air  May 1, 2009
    "Ozone causes inflammation by burning the lining of the airways. It's like getting sunburn in your lungs," said Dr. Norman Edelman, chief medical officer of the lung association. "Ozone pollution can cause premature death, shortness of breath, chest pain when inhaling, wheezing and coughing, asthma attacks, increased susceptibility to lung infection and increased need to receive medical attention for lung diseases like asthma or COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].". (MEDLINEplus)

    Topical Cream Studied As Way To Treat Skin Cancer Without The Knife  Apr 30, 2009
    Regular skin screenings are recommended for everyone, especially those over 40 years of age, and individuals at higher risk for skin cancer, those with a fair complexion, sunburn easily, have numerous moles, a personal or family history of skin cancer, and by occupation, recreation or use of tanning salons, get significant sun or ultraviolet rays exposure, regardless of age or race. During a screening, a dermatologist will check moles, birth marks and other pigmentations for signs of cancer,... (Science Daily)

    Photographs Of UV Exposure Can Impact Sunburns In Preteens  Apr 30, 2009
    30, 2009) Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that among preteens, the use of photographs to measure ultraviolet (UV) exposure, could motivate them to improve sun protection practices and limit number of sunburns ... Individuals with light eyes, pale skin, history of sunburns, freckling tendency, multiple nevi, or family histories of skin cancer are at greatest risk ... According to the researchers there were fewer (36 percent) reported sunburns in the... (Science Daily)

    Tanning teens hear cancer warning  Apr 29, 2009
    There s already a couple of precautionary steps in place, because parents have to sign off, and then you have trained staff to make sure the teens don t get a sunburn or get overexposed ... When you go outside, whether you ll tan or burn depends on the time of day, time of year, what latitude you re at, cloud coverage, and that s why it s so easy to get sunburned, he said ... Health experts, including Lickerman, say sunburns are warning signs of too much radiation. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    1 Where's Your Coding Happy Place?  Apr 29, 2009
    Or it could result in a nice long nap and sunburn. Oh, and don t forget to check the weather so it doesn t rain on your parade. (Datamation)

    New American Lung Association Report Finds 60 Percent of Americans Live in Areas Where Air is Dirty Enough to Endanger Lives  Apr 29, 2009
    When inhaled, ozone irritates the lungs, resulting in something like a bad sunburn. The health effects of breathing ozone pollution can be immediate. (PR Newswire)

    Antioxidant Found In Berries, Other Foods Prevents UV Skin Damage That Leads To Wrinkles  Apr 28, 2009
    For eight weeks, the 12 mice were exposed to increasing ultraviolet radiation, such as that found in sunlight, three times a week, beginning at a level sufficient to cause redness or sunburn and increasing to a level that would have definitely caused minor skin damage to human skin. During these eight weeks, half of the exposed mice were given daily 10 microM topical applications of ellagic acid on their skin surface, even on the days in which they did not receive UV exposure. (Science Daily)

    Genes Hike Melanoma Risk Even in Those Who Tan Well  Apr 28, 2009
    "Traditionally, a clinician might look at a person with dark hair who did not sunburn easily and classify them as lower risk for melanoma, but that may not be true for all people in the population," said Peter Kanetsky, an assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and a co-author of research on the topic. "Just because you tolerate sun exposure fairly well doesn't mean that you're not at increased risk for melanoma.". (MEDLINEplus)

    Kids Given Photos of Sunburn Damage Covered up Better  Apr 28, 2009
    THURSDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News) -- Showing middle-school students ultraviolet photographs that reveal the sun damage to their faces makes them less likely to get sunburns in the months following, new research says ... After two months, 36 percent of the group shown the photos reported getting a sunburn, compared to 57 percent of those who didn't have a UV photo taken ... After six months, 51 percent of intervention group reported a sunburn, compared to 64 percent of the control group. (MEDLINEplus)

    VITAMIN D IN KIDS: Pediatricians say children need more  Apr 20, 2009
    But that doesn't mean it's good to get a golden tan -- and certainly not a sunburn. Vitamin D also is in certain foods and supplements, though the effectiveness varies. (USA Today -- News)

    Medical reserve corps seeks volunteers  Apr 14, 2009
    She said they are prepared to help with any disaster, including a pandemic flu, a flood or a sunburn at Nic Fest or Beartrap Music Festival. The festivals were just two of the eight events where the reserve corps provided first aid in 2008. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Many items around the house can help alleviate pain and discomfort  Apr 11, 2009
    Some people use a sliced potato to treat a boil, which reportedly brings it to a head, and baking soda or vinegar on a bee sting or sunburn, to soothe the pain. When it comes to bee stings it is important to know that bees leave behind a stinger attached to a venom sac, Mathew said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Donate Life Documentary  Apr 8, 2009
    Donate Life: The Documentary - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current conditions for local cities. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

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