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Scientists discovered that eating three servings of grapes daily for just two weeks changed how human skin cells respond to sun damage. The simple dietary change helped volunteers' skin produce natural UV-protective layers and reduce signs of sun damage.
After decades of careful sun protection, Sherry O'Daniell was devastated to learn childhood sun exposure had given her stage 3 melanoma. Thanks to new immunotherapy treatment, she's now cancer-free and sharing her story to help others.
Researchers genetically modified E. coli bacteria to produce gadusol, a natural sunscreen compound found in fish eggs that could lead to transparent, eco-friendly sun protection for humans. The breakthrough increased production by 93 times, bringing the innovative sunscreen one step closer to reality.
After mistaking aggressive lip cancer for a dog scratch, Arizona rancher Shirley Kelly underwent extensive surgery and now shares her daily sun protection routine. Her story offers hope and practical prevention strategies for anyone who works outdoors.
A four-time skin cancer survivor teams up with a dermatologist to share simple sun protection habits that could prevent skin damage before it starts. Their message: it's never too late to start protecting yourself.
A German company just launched sliding window shutters that block summer heat and generate electricity at the same time. The innovation turns everyday sun protection into a power source for homes and buildings.
Scientists solved sunscreen's biggest problem: the ghostly white look that keeps people from protecting their skin. A simple shape change makes zinc oxide invisible without losing sun protection.
Scientists at UCLA just solved one of sunscreen's most annoying problems: the white cast that makes people skip sun protection altogether. Their breakthrough uses star-shaped zinc particles that protect skin without the ghostly residue.
Researchers have developed a new sunscreen using lignin from wood that provides exceptional sun protection while lasting longer and being gentler on skin. This breakthrough could address growing safety concerns while offering better protection against skin cancer.