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Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis
Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis Gordon Ramsay has revealed he has skin cancer, and he is using the moment to push a simple message: wear sunscreen. The 58-year-old restaurateur and reality TV star shared the news on Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 30, thanking his dermatology team for swift care and confirming the growth was removed.  He wrote: “Grateful and so appreciative for the incredible team at The Skin Associates and their fast reactive work on removing this Basal Cell Carcinoma thank you! Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend. I promise you it’s not a face lift! I’d need a refund……” Basal cell carcinom…
Expect Frequent Haze, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires This Summer, Forecasters Say Expect Frequent Haze, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires This Summer, Forecasters Say
Expect Frequent Haze, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires This Summer, Forecasters Say The sun may still shine this summer, but it won’t always look like it. Across the northern United States, residents can expect hazy skies, milky sunsets, and the occasional whiff of campfire as wildfire smoke from Canada drifts south through the summer months, according to AccuWeather. Forecasters say that smoke impacts will be frequent and widespread, affecting much of the Northeast, the mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Midwest through late August.  While the hazy conditions might seem like a typical summer heat quirk, meteorologists note that this particular summer haze will largely b…
This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note
This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note New Jersey students are finally allowed to use sunscreen, wear hats, and bring sunglasses to school—without needing a doctor’s note. On March 31, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that requires school districts to permit students to use FDA-approved sunscreen and sun-protective clothing at school and during school-sponsored activities, as long as parents provide written permission, according to a press release from the governor’s office. Previously, sunscreen was classified as an over-the-counter medication, and many districts restricted its use without a medical note. The new law, sp…
Banana Boat Sunscreen Brand Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Banana Boat Sunscreen Brand Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical
Banana Boat Sunscreen Brand Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical A popular brand of sunscreen is being recalled due to the presence of a cancer-causing chemical. Edgewell Personal Care Company issued the voluntary nationwide recall of three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 on Saturday, July 30, according to an announcement from the Food and Drug Administration.  The products products all have expiration dates of Dec. 2022, Feb. 2023, or April 2024 and the UPC number of 0-79656-04041-8, along with three different lot codes: 20016AF, 20084BF, and 21139AF. Banana Boat will also offer reimbursement for consu…
Sunscreen Recall May Be Expanded Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Sunscreen Recall May Be Expanded Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical
Sunscreen Recall May Be Expanded Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical A team of researchers is now asking the Food and Drug Administration to recall a number of sunscreen brands after finding that they may contain a cancer-causing chemical. This follows an earlier recall of five sunscreen brands. Earlier report: Five Sunscreens Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical The New York Post reported that a team of researchers led by Executive Director of Haereticus Environmental Laboratory Craig Downs, asked the FDA to recall sunscreens containing octocrylene. They said the ingredient could degrade to suspected carcinogen benzophenone. The NY Post s…
Five Sunscreens Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Five Sunscreens Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical
Five Sunscreens Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its aerosol sunscreens after testing found low levels of a carcinogen in the products. On Wednesday, July 14, the company reported that low levels of benzene were found in the following products: NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense® aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Invisible Daily™ defense aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer® aerosol sunscreen, and AVEENO® Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen J&J said benzene isn't an ingredient in any of the products, and it is investigating the cause.  Anyone usi…