Thursday, July 7, 2016

Surprising number of popular sunscreens fall short

Water and sweat may wash away all the sun-protection benefits in some products

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Study finds sunscreen ratings may not mean much

A new study finds 40 percent of the sunblocks that got the best customer reviews on Amazon.com didn't meet all the guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology, especially when it came to water or sweat resistance. Researchers also found people spend as much as $23 an ounce for products that provide the same protection as sunscreens costing just 68 cents an ounce. Dr. Elizabeth Hale, clinical associate professor of dermatology at the NYU Langone Medical Center in New York, joins "CBS This Morning" to give practical tips for sun protection.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

U.S. surgeons implant first dissolvable stent

In a first in this country, surgeons in Arizona implanted a new type of stent to open clogged arteries. It's made of a plastic-like material that dissolves gradually. The developer believes it can prevent blood clots, which are linked to metal stents.

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Test Might Gauge Alzheimer's Risk in Young Adults

But doctors say the concept is not ready for clinical use yet



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Does Medical Marijuana Reduce Need for Other Meds?

In states with legal pot, pain prescriptions saw the greatest drop, study found



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FDA approves first dissolving stent for U.S. patients

Experts hope it will result in better treatments for the nation's leading cause of death, "but it will take years to prove"

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Why more Americans die in car crashes

Thousands of lives could be saved if the U.S. matched the rate in other high-income nations

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Aging and Sex: How to Solve Your Problems

Getting older doesn’t mean sex is over. You can enjoy a great sex life at any age and stage.



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ER Death Rate in U.S. Drops by Nearly Half

Study points to medical advances, changes in end-of-life care



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ADA extends honorary membership to trio

The ADA will award three individuals with honorary memberships in 2016. The ADA Board of Trustees nominated the trio for their outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry, and approved the designations at its June meeting.

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Report: Sexual abuse by doctors sometimes goes unpunished

From inappropriate comments to fondling to rape, misconduct may be more common than previously believed

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Pfizer highlights risks of opioid painkillers

As concerns mount about addiction, pharma giant says it wants to help address public health concern

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4 in 10 Sunscreens Don't Meet Sun Safety Standards

Biggest problem with products was lack of resistance to sweat or water



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Here's how to avoid the health risks of heat waves

Stay safe in the blazing summer heat with these expert tips

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Doctor-assisted deaths remain rare despite legalization

New research looks at what happened after several states passed "aid in dying" laws

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