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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer

A cross-party group calls for banning sunbed advertising, stronger warnings, and broader education because sunbed use before 35 greatly increases melanoma risk.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nihal, Child of the Moon: how she lives with extreme UV sensitivity

Rare Disease Day, on 28 February, highlights the more than 6,100 conditions identified worldwide, including xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), a rare genetic disorder that affects just over 100 people in France. Those affected are often referred to as Children of the Moon, a name that reflects their extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet light.
France news
Science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

New wearable UV detector can monitor exposure and prevent sunburn

A new fully transparent wearable UV sensor connects to smartphones to track UVA exposure, helping prevent sunburn and reduce skin cancer risk.
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