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The Hidden UV Risks of Your Commute and Your Desk: What Office Workers Need to Know About Skin Cancer

Most people associate skin cancer risk with beach days or backyard barbecues, but the science tells a different story. Two of the most overlooked…

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Melanoma Canada Calls for Affordable and Accessible Sunscreen

Correction — September 10, 2026: Melanoma Canada is issuing a correction to our recent statement regarding new Canadian tariffs on sunscreen imported from…

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Are Gel Nails Safe? What Dermatology Research Really Says

Gel manicures are a fixture of modern beauty culture, admired for their glossy durability and chip-resistant finish, but as their popularity has grown,…

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Many-a-Melanoma

Breaking down the “why” behind the different types of melanoma.   Not So Simple When we think of cancer, it’s usually just…

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UVA vs. UVB: Understanding the Sun’s Rays and Protecting Your Skin

Lauren Calicchia, HBSc., MD Student, University of Toronto  What Is Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation?  The sun emits rays called ultraviolet (UV) radiation. There are…

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Melanoma Canada and Rethink Reimagine Retro Beach Culture with “The Sun Cover” — A UV-Protective Book Sleeve Designed to Help Canadians Read Safely in the Sun

Toronto, ON — July 2026 — Just in time for the summer season, Melanoma Canada and creative agency Rethink are reviving a retro…

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Building Sun Safety Habits That Stick: The Science of Making Protection Automatic 

by Lauren Calicchia, BSc. (Hons.), MD Student, University of Toronto   Why Sun Safety Matters  One of the leading causes of skin cancer…

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Men’s Health Month

Throughout the month of June, we celebrate Men’s Health Month! An estimated 70% of chronic health conditions in men are classified as…

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Melanoma Risk in Canada: Geography vs UV Exposure

By Lauren Calicchia, BSc. MD student University of Toronto What is Melanoma?  Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in…

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