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Higher SPF not necessarily better

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:45:58 GMT

Sunbathers this summer will find new sunscreen labels that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.

FDA warns teens against tanning beds

WMAR Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:31:09 GMT

If you're hoping to get a jump start on your tan this summer, the Food and Drug Administration has a warning for you.

Foods that make your skin glow

WMAR Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:28:45 GMT

Want your skin to look great for the summer?

There are a few things you can do between now and then to improve your glow.

Preemies get a boost from music

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:09:27 GMT

A rock song says music can soothe the soul but hospitals are finding it can help premature infants and other sick babies, too.

Angelina Jolie to remove ovaries

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:03:49 GMT

Following her cancer-preventing double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie will undergo another surgery to remove her ovaries.

Stem cells made from cloned human skin

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:08:59 GMT

Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes.

Diaper change at Starbucks leads to 911

WMAR Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:15:19 GMT

A mom's decision to change her kid's diaper in the middle of a Starbucks in Denver ended with a call to 911.

Proposal to change tanning bed rules

WMAR Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:11:06 GMT

It could get a little tougher for your teen to use a tanning bed.

Toddlers addicted to iPads

Linda So — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:32:08 GMT

We love our smart phones and tablets. Chances are you have one next to you right now.

And if you have kids, you know they love them just as much. But how much is too much?

VIDEO | Is a mastectomy right for you?

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:09:29 GMT

How to decide if a mastectomy is right for you