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Late eating can be harmful to the skin
UV exposure is a major risk factor for sunburn, skin aging and skin cancer.
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Using umbrellas is not effective against sun protection
We are still exposed to a large amount of UV light when using umbrellas on the beach without applying sunscreen.
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The secret to effective sunscreen for skin
Apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes before sun exposure, choose a broad spectrum cream with SPF 30+; sunglasses need to cover the eyes.
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Wear sunglasses even in the 'cold winter' days, if you don't want to pay the price
Not wearing sunglasses, even in days
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UV rays kill cancer cells in mice
Sci-fi movies remind us again and again that ultraviolet rays can be used against vampires, but now science is actually trying to use it to fight a dreaded disease: canc…
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Ways to protect the eyes in the hot sun
Ultraviolet rays at very high levels in hot sunny days cause a lot of damage to the eyes, so they need to be carefully shielded when going out, while avoiding looking di…
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Why should I wear sunglasses
Sunglasses protect the eyes from the effects of ultraviolet rays, limiting the risk of diseases such as
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The first sunscreen in the world
Applying sunscreen is an effective way to help your skin resist the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays in the sun.
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7 things that are harmful to the eyes
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause blurred vision or double vision. Ultraviolet rays can burn the cornea, damage the lens and retina, increase the risk of cataracts.
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Sunscreen prevents aging skin
Sunscreen is not only a shield that protects the skin from ultraviolet rays but also contributes to preventing the appearance of some visible signs of age on the skin.
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Sun damage ability
The photo, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows what dermatologists call skin degeneration due to sun damage - a common manifestation of aging. A spec…
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Serious poisoning because of seawater containing oil spills
BP's oil spill beaches now look cleaner, but scientists' research indicates another truth. Corexite combines with oil to form tar (asphalt). This material does not disap…
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Nail polish can cause cancer
When painting nails, girls usually leave 5-7 days before they have to repaint. Once you have become a habit, nail and toenail work will keep coming up. Doctors think tha…
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'Factory' produces cancer drugs right in the body
Cancer cells are found throughout the body so it is difficult to kill them without affecting healthy cells. However, the microscopic molecules created by MIT scientists…
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Detects pigment Melanin to darken the skin
Recently, US scientists have discovered skin cells containing pigment Rhodopsin, a visual pigment, that promotes the production of Melanin skin to darken the skin when e…