We found no evidence that exclusive breastfeeding for four months or longer protects against eczema. Breastfeeding a baby for at least four months does not appear to reduce the chances of the baby eventually developing eczema, European researchers have found. This is disappointing news, as earlier research had suggested that breastfeeding might help provide children [...]

There is plenty of solid scientific evidence that sunscreens can help protect your skin from other aspects of premature aging. Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen may have benefits that go beyond protecting your skin from premature wrinkles, spider veins, and “age” spots. Sunscreens may also help preserve the skin’s lower (subcutaneous) layer of fat. The thinning [...]

The state previously allowed children as young as 14 to use the services of tanning salons if they had permission from their parents. On Jan. 1, 2012, California will begin enforcing a new state law—the first one in the country—that makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to use a tanning bed [...]