by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Aug 14, 2019 | Engineering and Math, In The News, Melanoma, Past Events, RDK, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, SAM, Science, STEM, Students Against Melanoma, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Dispenser, SunSmart America, Technology
Florida will finally be joining the list of states that allows students to use sunscreen at school. For years sunscreen has been viewed as an over the counter drug similar to Advil and Aspirin by the FDA. Because of this categorization and the concern that some...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Jul 29, 2019 | Current News, Engineering and Math, In The News, Melanoma, RDK, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, SAM, Science, STEM, Students Against Melanoma, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Dispenser, SunSmart America, Technology
A recent study by the American Academy of Dermatology revealed an alarming trend in skin cancer rates among Caucasian women. “Research presented at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Summer Meeting in New York shows that between 1970 and 2009, rates of melanoma,...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Jul 10, 2019 | Current News, In The News, Melanoma, RDK, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, Science, Students Against Melanoma, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Dispenser, SunSmart America
There are several smartphone apps that claim to be able to analyze photos of moles and determine if there are irregularities that need the attention of a dermatologist. However, one should not rely on an app to diagnose skin problems. According to Diane Berson, a...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Jun 26, 2019 | In The News, Melanoma, RDK, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, SAM, Students Against Melanoma, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Dispenser, SunSmart America
Protecting your children from the harmful rays of the sun should be a top priority this summer. One of the ways to prevent sunburns and the potential for developing skin cancer is applying sunscreen. According to Viseslav Tonkovic-Capin, MD, a Kansas City...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Jun 25, 2019 | Current Events, In The News, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Dispenser, SunSmart America
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — It’s pool season in Philadelphia! Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell, Councilmember Bobby Henon and former Philadelphia Phillies player Mike Schmidt kicked off the 2019 summer swim...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | May 22, 2019 | Current News, Engineering and Math, In The News, Melanoma, RDK, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, SAM, Science, STEM, Students Against Melanoma, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Dispenser, SunSmart America, Technology
We all know that sunscreen is important when you are ready to enjoy the outdoors. However, with so many choices, how do you know what type of sunscreen to choose? Christina Heiser put together a list to help decide what to look for when choosing a sunscreen. Beginning...
