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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to change sunscreen labels to include a ranking of ultraviolet-A ray protection.Ultraviolet-B rays are what cause sunburn, and currently the SPF ratings on sunscreen products refers to protection against UVB rays.  Ultraviolet-A rays are what cause skin damage like wrinkles, or even cancer.  Currently, sunscreen products have no […]

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The Government Accountability Office investigated herbal supplement labels, finding that many made claims that were unfounded by scientific studies.
In operations were government agents posed as possible consumers to telephone salespeople, some found that large suppliers of simple herbal supplements such as ginseng and garlic would make claims that these herbal packages would replace prescription medication […]

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A Consumer Reports study on the efficiency of sunscreen has announced its findings. Among the top sunscreens, Up & Up Sport Continuous was ranked as the best sunscreen for its price, offering good protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Other top blockers included Walgreens Sport Continuous, Banana Boat Sport Performance Continuous, and Aveeno Continuous […]

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While the dangers of UV ray exposure have lead many to rally against indoor tanning, these calls to action have less power to persuade teen girls than simply telling them that indoor tanning, like sunbathing, can lead to wrinkles.
The World Health Organization moved indoor tanning beds to their highest category for risking cancer, which includes […]

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Three out of five sunscreens do not do what the label claims, according to studies by the Environmental Working Group, and this can damage your skin. Sunscreens that claim to be waterproof, all-day or sweat-proof simply cannot follow through on their promises, because a spokesperson for EWG says that sunscreen with those qualities does not […]

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