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Photo: Spraying SunscreenMay is UV Safety Month

Did you know that the FDA released new standards for sunscreens last summer? Learn more about them along with 7 Tips to Protect Yourself from Ultraviolet Rays.

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See how well you do with our UV Safety Quiz.

Dermatologist Steve Feldman, MD, sheds some light on why tanning can be so addicting.

Family Medicine doctor Randall Clinch, MD, shares 5 simple summer safety tips

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