In 2003, at the American Association for Cancer Research Second Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, studies were presented that found pomegranate fruit extract a novel agent for skin cancer prevention. Researchers say if further studies confirm preliminary findings, skin care products such as creams, patches, and sunscreens containing pomegranate may be developed [...]
An article by Christie Ashwanden in the New York Times Science & Health section this week covers the reaction of some doctors to the American Cancer Society’s advertisements running in 15 women’s magazines this summer. The woman in the advertisement holds up a picture of a smiling blonde while the text reads, “My sister accidentally killed herself. She died [...]
The FDA proposed a new regulation on Thursday governing retail sunscreens, including adding a new label warning consumers about the risk of skin cancer linked to sun exposure. The FDA proposed testing and rating a product’s level of ultraviolet A protection. UVA is responsible for tanning and UVB for burning. The FDA hopes to clarify that both [...]