Doctor discusses myths about sun exposure and sunburn
As the weather grows warmer and more people spend longer periods of time outside in the sun, it’s important to understand the dangers of sun exposure. “Ultraviolet radiation is a known...
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As the weather grows warmer and more people spend longer periods of time outside in the sun, it’s important to understand the dangers of sun exposure. “Ultraviolet radiation is a known...
Sunscreen has been proven to reduce the risk for all types of skin cancer and to prevent or delay signs of aging, but most Americans still don’t use it regularly,...
Kentucky teenagers are continuing to use indoor tanning in spite of the risks. Though tanning-bed use by children is illegal in 17 states and Washington, D.C., it is allowed in...
Soon tanning beds will have a “black box” warning that those younger than 18 should not be using them, but some doctors, tanning companies and legislators do not think this...
Drugs focusing on narrow subsets of broader diseases are now being developed for individuals with specific genetic makeups. This trend prompts questions about who covers the cost, who gets the...
Legislation to ban minors from using tanning beds fell two votes short of passing the Senate Health and Welfare Committee on Wednesday. The bill, which passed the House 61-31, would...
The state House Health and Welfare Committee approved two bills Thursday to require that boys and girls to be vaccinated for the human papilloma virus before sixth grade and to generally...
This Kentucky Cancer Consortium graph shows the deaths from cancers with evidence-based prevention or early detection methods in Kentucky in 2005-09. By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has the...
Sunscreen doesn’t just prevent sun burns and skin cancer; using it daily can slow down your skin’s aging too, says a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Australian...
By Molly Burchett Kentucky Health News Summer is finally here, and after one of the coldest Kentucky springs, who doesn’t want to be outside swimming, skiing, fishing, barbecuing or soaking...