Sunburn can cause cancer, heat stroke and changes to the immune system. Choosing the right sun protection, even for darker skin, is more complicated than it looks.
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Widespread screening for skin cancer may not be necessary, but it is important to understand the risks behind UV overexposure and to get checked early if you have concerns.
Our ancient ancestors didn’t have clothes or houses – but that constant exposure to the sun helped their skin protect itself from the worst sun damage.
Tree sunburn tends to occur during hot spring days or in early summer, when trees are full of moisture. So why does it happen? And which trees are most vulnerable?
Energy from the sun’s rays can cause skin damage and cancers. Sunscreens can absorb or reflect the dangerous UV light. Here’s how it works.
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Research Chemist, University of California, Riverside
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Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Epidemiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Dermatologist and senior lecturer, Stellenbosch University
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Assistant Research Professor of Dermatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Evan Pugh University Professor of Anthropology, Penn State
