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Show 1397: The Surprising Secrets of Sunlight’s Health Benefits

What are sunlight's health benefits? People who get enough–not too much–sun are less likely to die prematurely.

Joe Graedon - October 24, 2022

Angry Doctor Insists HCTZ Is Safe!

Joe Graedon - August 16, 2021

Does Sunscreen Prevent Skin Cancer? Dermatologist Is Irate!

Joe Graedon - May 17, 2021

How Can You Choose A Safe Sunscreen?

Terry Graedon - August 17, 2020

What Are the Risks of Sunscreen and Bug Repellent Together?

Terry Graedon - February 10, 2020

Can You Find Non-Irritating Sunscreen?

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Joe Graedon - January 23, 2020

JAMA Study Proves Sunscreens ARE Absorbed into Bloodstream

A second FDA-sponsored study reveals that many popular sunscreens are absorbed through the skin and get into the circulation. How worrisome is this finding?

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Terry Graedon - August 12, 2019

Will Castor Oil Help Clear Up Your Actinic Keratosis?

A few readers report that applying castor oil to an actinic keratosis on their skin made the bumpy spot clear up and drop off.

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Joe Graedon - May 20, 2019

Can You Avoid Skin Damage Without Sunscreen?

Are you concerned that sunscreen chemicals are absorbed into your body? Can you prevent skin damage without sunscreen or is that an impossible goal?

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Terry Graedon - December 25, 2017

Can a Vitamin Really Help Prevent Skin Cancer?

Research from Australia indicates that taking the B vitamin niacinamide as a supplement can help prevent skin cancer.

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Terry Graedon - December 18, 2017

Popular Blood Pressure Pill Linked to Skin Cancer

Danish researchers have found that people taking the popular blood pressure pill hydrochlorothiazide are more likely to develop skin cancer.

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Terry Graedon - October 19, 2017

Are You Addicted to Indoor Tanning?

Certain young women are devoted to indoor tanning even though they are aware it increases their risk of skin cancer and wrinkles.

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Terry Graedon - September 4, 2017

How to Spot Melanoma Before It Causes Trouble

It is crucial to check all of your skin, not just your moles, on a regular basis to spot melanoma as soon as it appears.

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Terry Graedon - June 8, 2017

Will Your Microbiome Save Your Life?

Cancer researchers found that a patient's microbiome has a significant impact on the response to new checkpoint inhibitor drugs to treat melanoma.

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Terry Graedon - August 18, 2016

Do Sunscreens Really Prevent Skin Cancer?

We've been told to use sunscreen conscientiously to prevent skin cancer. That is probably good advice, but the research is disappointingly sparse.

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Joe Graedon - November 26, 2015

Skin Drug Price Hikes Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Dermatology drugs have increased in price an average 400 percent over the past six years, much above the rate of inflation elsewhere in the economy.

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Joe Graedon - July 2, 2015

Does Castor Oil Clear Actinic Keratosis?

One reader reports that castor oil helped eliminate a pre-cancerous skin lesion called actinic keratosis. Will it help anyone else?

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Joe Graedon - May 14, 2015

Inexpensive B Vitamin Protects Against Common Skin Cancers

Skin cancer affects an enormous number of people each year but a common vitamin (nicotinamide or vitamin B3) could reduce the number of cancers dramatically

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Terry Graedon - September 12, 2013

Broccoli Compound in Cream Protects Skin from Ultraviolet Damage

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Terry Graedon - May 9, 2013

Sun’s Benefits Outweigh Risks

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Terry Graedon - March 14, 2013

Will Aspirin Prevent Melanoma?

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Terry Graedon - May 31, 2012

Pain Relievers Lower Skin Cancer Risk

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Terry Graedon - March 8, 2012

Vitamin A May Offer Protection from Melanoma

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Terry Graedon - October 27, 2011

Coffee Reduces Risk of Certain Skin Cancers

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Terry Graedon - September 22, 2011

Beta Blockers Against Melanoma?

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Terry Graedon - August 31, 2011

New Melanoma Drug Approved

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Terry Graedon - July 21, 2011

Sunscreen Can Cut Risk of Melanoma

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Terry Graedon - June 9, 2011

New Drugs Fight Melanoma

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Joe Graedon - June 25, 2009

How Does Caffeine Protect Against Skin Cancer?

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Terry Graedon - August 11, 2008

Sunscreen Shortcomings Stir Controversy

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Joe Graedon - July 18, 2005

Skin Doctors Turn Thumbs Down On Sun