Ultraviolet

10 Oct 2012

You can usually tell when the TripAdviser ‘reviewer’ is a little closer to their subject than might be considered objective. Who except someone associated with the outlet would wax lyrical for...

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Shorts: strawberries

14 Aug 2012

This summer, why not slather on some strawberries instead? A new study shows that the fruit could protect skin cells against the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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Train wrecks

7 Aug 2012

Olympic athletes are usually the picture of health and well-being. But as a recent research paper published in the journal Sports Medicine notes, extensive training and environmental conditions...

11:05PM

Be cool and stay safe

3 Aug 2012

One of the ways to improve protection of homes during the summer - whether from seasonal typhoons or strong ultraviolet (UV) light - is by the use of window films.

They are easy to...

10:54PM

This week we test: sunscreen spray

15 Jul 2012

Going to the beach is always fun, but the pain of sunburn is not. Spray sunscreens are as effective as creams, but easier to apply - just remember, you should still rub the product in.

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Too much sun results in RNA damage to your skin cells

10 Jul 2012

We are reminded time and time again of how much sunburn hurts. But what exactly happens during this reddish and painful experience?

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Opinion

Alex Lo

A dangerous demagogue in our midst

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4:18AM

Jake Van Der Kamp

Ferry subsidies to push rents up further

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4:27AM

WOW Factor

Natural protection

7:04PM

Burned out

Coming from sun-drenched Arizona in the United States, banker David Ratliff loved running and playing golf under the sun. At age 23, he found a big mole on his back and was diagnosed with melanoma...

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This week we test: sunscreen

Sunscreen with UVA and UVB filters protects your skin from harmful rays. It is crucial on bright days, but also when it's grey - the sun's rays can penetrate even the thickest clouds.

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3:25PM

Let's make up

One of the biggest leaps from girl to womanhood is the first taste of make-up. But for those who have already tried, you will know that putting the stuff on is not easy; it's a matter of science...

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Quiz

Janey Helland of Mapleton, Minnesota, didn't think twice when tanning in high school and college.

'I used tanning beds to get ready for homecoming and prom,' she says. 'In college, I...

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MINERAL MAKE-UP

Rock stars