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The beloved sun causes skin cancer. Here are the facts about what that means. Summary: The beloved sun causes skin cancer. Here are the facts about what that means. Original article: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/articles/2014/11/06/common-myths-about-skin-cancer-debunked By Kristine Crane | Nov. 6, 2014 | 9:00 a.m. EST Shannon Doan-Duff was a classic skin cancer candidate. Red hair, blue eyes, skin so pale she compares it …

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Skin ‘sees’ UV light, starts producing pigment Source: Brown University Summary: Biologists report that melanocyte skin cells detect ultraviolet light using a photosensitive receptor previously thought to exist only in the eye. This eye-like ability of skin to sense light triggers the production of melanin within hours, more quickly than previously thought, in an apparent rush …

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Pharmacists name Neutrogena the No. 1 sunscreen, but that doesn’t mean it provides better sun protection than the rest. Source: US News Summary: Pharmacists name Neutrogena the No. 1 sunscreen, but that doesn’t mean it provides better sun protection than the rest. Original Article: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2014/06/18/whats-the-best-sunscreen-for-you By Stephanie Steinberg | June 18, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. EDT Let’s face it, …

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