Tag: skin cancer prevention
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BASF and Beyond Suncare Applaud WHO’s Move to List Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen as Essential Medicine
Global Health Milestone: Sunscreen Recognized as Essential Medicine In a landmark decision, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added broad-spectrum sunscreen with high SPF to the Model List of Essential Medicines for the first time in its 24th edition. The move—announced from Monheim am Rhein, Germany, and Madrid, Spain—signals a deepening commitment to prevent skin…
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BASF and Beyond Suncare Celebrate WHO Essential Medicine Status for Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen
Industry win asWHO lists broad-spectrum sunscreen as Essential Medicine In a landmark move for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added broad-spectrum sunscreen with high SPF to the 24th edition of the Model List of Essential Medicines. The decision, supported by BASF and Beyond Suncare, underscores sunscreen’s critical role in preventing skin cancer,…
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Skin Aging, Sun Exposure, and the Truth Your Face Tells
Sun Exposure and Skin Aging: Two Forces at Play Like many Canadians, I once joked that sunscreen was optional, especially in the colder months. Yet the signs of aging tell a different story. Skin aging arises from two intertwined forces: intrinsic aging, the natural march of time in our cells, and extrinsic aging, driven largely…
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Skin Cancer Prevention and a Specific Supplement: What the New Study Means
New Insights in Skin Cancer Prevention A recent publication in JAMA Dermatology (September 2025) has sparked interest in a simple, nutrition-based approach to lowering skin cancer risk. The study suggests that a specific dietary supplement, taken over time, could be associated with a reduced incidence of common skin cancers. While exciting, experts caution that this…