Less Fun in the Sun? Skin Cancer Could Be Genetic
December 8, 2012
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With the chill in the air in many parts of the country and the threat of blizzards brewing, that long awaited trip to the islands couldn’t come at a better time.
And as with any vacationer traveling to a hot climate, the No. 1 item on your packing list is sunscreen. However, according to a new study published in Genetics, that SPF 40 may not completely protect you from the repercussions of the sun’s dangerous rays. Turns out, your genes may put you at greater risk for skin cancer than UV exposure.
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http://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-cancer/1205/less-fun-in-the-sun-skin-cancer-could-be-genetic-5974.aspx
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