U.S. Rolls Out New National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan

By Dr. Mercola

It's that time of year again. Spring is upon us, and summer — when sun exposure is at its peak — is just around the corner. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, this is a high-risk time of year for developing skin damage that can lead to melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer.

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How Dermatologists Fuel Chronic Disease Rates With Their Flawed Sun Exposure Guidelines

By Dr. Mercola

In July 2014, the interim U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Boris Lushniak, who is also a dermatologist, issued a "Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer,"1,2 in which he declared UV radiation harmful and said sun exposure should be avoided altogether.

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Another Reason to Avoid Nail Salons

Just last year, we wrote about the health risks posed by nail salons, including most of the so-called "natural," non-toxic establishments. In salons without great ventilation, customers and staff breathe in harmful fumes from the polishes; plus, when you get a ‘mani' or a ‘pedi,' there's some danger of absorbing toxins through the skin.

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