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Sunscreen has been widely criticized online for being toxic, blocking vitamin D production, and even causing cancer, but the scientific evidence shows that routine use of sunscreen is safe and effective at reducing certain skin cancers, especially for people with lighter skin. Despite con
Sunscreen has been widely criticized online for being toxic, blocking vitamin D production, and even causing cancer, but the scientific evidence shows that routine use of sunscreen is safe and effective at reducing certain skin cancers, especially for people with lighter skin. Despite con
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Michelle Dang
narrative on Science Vs
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Wendy ZukermanMichelle DangBrandon AdlerRachel NealeAdewole Adamson
Products & Tools
Bemotrizinol
Research & Papers
FDA Maximum Usage Trials (2019–2020)Neale et al. Vitamin D and Sunscreen RCTAdamson et al. Systematic Review on UV and Melanoma in People of Color
Topics
Climate ChangeFact CheckLong Form JournalismMental HealthNutritionRacial JusticeScientific Method
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