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Sunscreen Ratings Can Be Deceiving

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For individuals who are serious about shielding their skin from the effects of UV radiation, sunscreen is the product of choice. Consumers naturally expect to receive more protection from products with a higher SPF listed on the label. Unfortunately, the level of UV blocking power actually experienced by most users is far below what’s indicated by these sunscreen ratings. According to one study investigating the degree of protection provided by typical usage habits, people are only enjoying a ...

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Bedbug Infestations Increasing in the U.S.

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According to the CDC, bedbug populations in the United States fell off sharply in the 1950s. However, these pests are making a big comeback now. An increase in international travel may be partly to blame. But the combination of resistance to pesticides and general lack of knowledge about bedbugs is a more serious problem. Basically, bedbugs have been out of the picture for the average American for so long that we’ve forgotten how to deal with them. They were successfully ...

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Tattoos May Create Confusion In Melanoma Treatment

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If melanoma has spread deep into the skin, there is also a risk that it has metastasized (spread) to other areas of the body. The first sites to be affected are almost always the lymph nodes. The lymphatic system is a main component of the immune system and produces lymphocytes (the cells that fight disease). Unfortunately, this is also the pathway by which many malignant cancers also make their way from ...

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