SPF ratings on sunscreen aren't as useful as most people think

August 2007

Read the FDA's release regarding proposed sunscreen labeling changes.

SPF ratings on sunscreen aren't as useful as most people think.

SPF is only for UVB. There's no rating for UVA...even though UVA rays can lead to cancer, wrinkles, and photosensitivity.

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the American Heart Association's recommendations for treating hypertension
STIs sexually transmitted disease (STD) called Mycoplasma genitalium
Supplements selenium might INCREASE diabetes risk
Pediatrics ondansetron (Zofran) being used more "off-label" for vomiting due to viral illnesses in children
Fibromyalgia Lyrica (pregabalin) for fibromyalgia
Dermatology SPF ratings on sunscreen aren't as useful as most people think
whether fish oil supplements are safe
Cardiology Exforge, the new combo product for hypertension
Cardiology whether there's any difference with the new Niaspan tablets
Poison Prevention ingestion of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (Purell, etc) can cause alcohol poisoning
Med Adherence Medication non-adherence is "America's other drug problem"
A new inhaler for asthma called Symbicort