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May 20, 2013
Energizer Personal Care, The Skin Cancer Foundation aim to encourage sun safety among men

Energizer Personal Care, which makes Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic brand sunscreens, has teamed up with the Skin Cancer Foundation to launch a public awareness campaign featuring Los Angeles Galaxy and Team USA soccer player Landon Donovan.

May 16, 2013
Coppertone encourages parents to protect children from UV rays year-round

Merck Consumer Care, the makers of Coppertone, launched today the "Making the Sunscreen Grade" program to equip parents with tools to help their children develop lifelong sun habits.

May 15, 2013
Ouidad introduces new Color Sense collection

Just in time for summer, Ouidad is set to launch its new line of Color Sense products designed to preserve and protect hair color from fading caused by sun exposure and other environmental factors that can damage hair.

April 3, 2013
Banana Boat develops new multibenefit sunscreen lotions

Energizer Personal Care, the makers of Banana Boat brand sunscreen, has announced the availability of two new products: Banana Boat Protect & Hydrate and Banana Boat Sport Performance CoolZone sunscreen lotions.

October 12, 2012
FDA approves Celgene lung-cancer drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved an injected drug for lung cancer made by Celgene, the company said Friday.

August 30, 2012
Study: Aspirin regimen could benefit prostate cancer patients

Men who have been treated for prostate cancer, either with surgery or radiation, could benefit from taking aspirin regularly, according to a multicenter study published in Tuesday's issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

July 16, 2012
Education key in sun care

During the summer months, sun protection obviously is top of mind for many, especially among those with lighter skin who easily burn. However, there likely are shoppers in your store who have the misconception that their darker skin makes them immune to skin cancer and the harmful effects of the sun.


June 13, 2012
L'Oréal works to drive awareness of skin cancer risk in skin of color

Beauty company L'Oréal is working to increase awareness that just because a person's skin may be darker in color does not mean he or she is immune to skin cancer.

February 15, 2012
Coppertone Solar Research Center gears up for summer with new sun care lines

The Coppertone Solar Research Center has announced the launch of two new product lines: Coppertone Sport Pro Series and Coppertone Wet ‘n Clear.

January 30, 2012
FDA approves Genentech skin cancer drug

The FDA announced the approval of Genentech's Erivedge (vismodegib) for adults with basal cell carcinoma who are not surgery or radiation therapy candidates and whose disease is locally advanced or has spread to other parts of the body.

October 4, 2011
Study: 3-in-4 cancer patients are vitamin D deficient

More than three-quarters of cancer patients have insufficient levels of vitamin D, and the lowest levels are associated with more advanced cancer, according to a study presented Oct. 2 at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

September 14, 2011
My Girls Skin Care caters to breast cancer patients, hits select retailers

My Girls Cream (formerly known as My Girls Radiation Cream) is now available at select pharmacies, oncology boutiques and post-surgery specialty retailers, the manufacturer announced on Wednesday.

August 1, 2011
Fischer taps TransMedia Group to introduce Ultrasol to U.S. market

Fischer Pharmaceutical announced that it is looking to introduce its sunscreen product to the U.S. market.

July 5, 2011
FDA overhauls sunscreen labeling to provide clarity


The sun care segment is in the midst of some significant changes as, years after announcing its intent to improve the labeling of sunscreens, the Food and Drug Administration finally has issued new rules for OTC sunscreen products

June 23, 2011
Americans have low sun care 'eye-Q'

According to a recent American Eye-Q survey issued earlier this month, only 
32% of Americans understand that the summer sun can do as much damage on the eyes as it does to unprotected skin. Exposure to small amounts of ultraviolet radiation over a period of many years increases the chance of developing cataracts, macular degeneration and eye cancer.

 

June 15, 2011
With peak sun care season in full swing, FDA looks to revise sunscreen product regulations

One month after the observance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it is taking measures to assure all sunscreen products are safe and effective.

May 18, 2011
Arizona Sunwash introduces Solise

Arizona Sunwash has announced the launch of Solise, which it is positioning as the world's first body wash and hand wash that combines cleansing with long-lasting UVA/UVB SPF 15 sunscreen.

May 13, 2011
Thinksport Livestrong sunscreen hits retail

In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Thinksport and Livestrong have announced that Thinksport Livestrong sunscreen now is available online and in stores just in time for summer.

April 19, 2011
Capital Soleil line of sun care products coming to retail

Vichy Labs has developed Capital Soleil, a new line of sun care products that will be sold at select CVS/pharmacy, Duane Reade and Walgreens locations.

March 18, 2011
FDA: Be wary of sites touting fraudulent radiation treatments

Due to the public concern related to the nuclear incident in Japan, there has been an increased demand for such drugs as potassium iodide (KI), used to prevent and treat the harmful effects of radiation, according to a Food and Drug Administration Web page updated Thursday.

March 15, 2011
Report: West Coast stores selling out of potassium iodide pills

Following reports of additional reactor failures at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility, natural health stores in Hawaii, Oregon and California rapidly are selling out of potassium iodide (KI) pills, a potassium supplement that can help protect the thyroid gland from radiation poisoning, FOXnews.com reported Tuesday.

February 4, 2011
Coppertone rolls out foaming lotion sunscreens

Coppertone, which is made by Merck's Consumer Care division, is gearing up for summer with its new foaming lotion sunscreens.

January 3, 2011
3Rx Skin Therapy's new line targets skin damaged by medical conditions

3Rx Skin Therapy has announced the introduction of a new skin care line to help repair and rejuvenate skin damaged by such cancer treatments as chemotherapy and radiation, and other dry skin issues caused by medical conditions.

November 14, 2010
Elemental Herbs develops new organic, zinc sunscreen

Elemental Herbs, a maker of organic, nature-based healing products, has developed the new Sun Stick...

September 8, 2010
Hair-cutting goes great lengths for cancer

It was standing room only in the ballroom of the Embassy Suites hotel in Rogers,...

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