Sun Safety
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Free sunscreen dispensers installed in Kelowna and PentictonMorgan’s Mole Patrol Foundation has installed dispensers offering free sunscreen in Kelowna, while Save Your Skin Foundation has installed dispensers in Penticton.HealthJun 7, 2023
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Public dispensers make sunscreen more accessible in communities across CanadaFree public sunscreen dispensers, similar to hand-sanitizer stations, are making sunscreen more accessible in communities across Canada as part of a project to fight skin cancer.CanadaJun 7, 2023
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Parents, caregivers warned about children’s sun exposure and increased skin cancer riskAccording to the Skin Care Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, more than 80 per cent of sun exposure happens during childhood and adolescence.HealthJun 6, 2023
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Swimmer roasted online for horrific sunburn: ‘Looked like Hellboy to me’'We came for the stingrays, we stayed for the red lobster,' one Twitter user wrote.TrendingJul 15, 2020
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Should you worry about the chemicals in your sunscreen?Go ahead and slather it on, dermatologists say.HealthJun 2, 2019
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Men are less concerned about skin cancer than women. But they’re more likely to die from it.Men aren't too worried about sun exposure, but they're also more likely to die from melanoma than women.HealthMay 31, 2018
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Where you live could affect your risk of skin cancer: StatsCanStatistics Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society are urging Canadians to be aware of the UV index as they head out for the long weekend.CanadaMay 17, 2017
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Replace sunglasses every two years? Study suggests you should for UV protectionHow long do you keep your designer shades? Brazilian researchers say sunglasses should be replaced every two years to protect against ultraviolet rays hurting your eyesight.HealthAug 28, 2016
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Heat stroke, heat exhaustion and sun poisoning: What you should knowIn the most severe cases, overexposure to summer's scorching temperatures can be fatal.HealthJul 4, 2016
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Here’s a list of changes to Canada’s sun safety guidelines, the first update in 20 yearsCanadian cancer care experts released new sun safety guidelines Monday, the first update in 20 years.HealthJun 6, 2016
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