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Sunscreen misinformation uncommon on TikTok, but highly engaged
Photo by greenwish _ via Prexels Findings from a new study show sunscreen is overwhelmingly promoted in popular TikTok videos. However, sunscreen-related content containing health misinformation has disproportionately high audience engagement. The findings were published in PLOS Digital Health. For the study, lead author Alessandro Marcon and his colleagues conducted a content analysis on 971 of the most viewed TikTok videos across the five most popular and relevant sunscreen
John Evans
Jun 262 min read


AAD Survey: Misinformation driving unsafe sun behaviour in the U.S.
Image courtesy the American Academy of Dermatology Findings from the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) annual Practice Safe Sun Survey, released on May 1, 2026, show that misinformation, social media, and persistent tanning myths are driving many Americans to continue to engage in risky sun behaviours. A statement released by the AAD says the survey results underscore a perception gap between what Americans understand to be safe sun practices and the reality of good hab
John Evans
May 83 min read


Sun protective behaviours declining in Canada, U.S.
Findings from a Canadian study show that despite decades of public health messaging, Canadians are spending more time in the sun and...
John Evans
May 9, 20252 min read


Zinc oxide may reduce efficacy of other UV protection
Zinc oxide in sunscreens may react with other ultraviolet (UV)-blocking agents, reducing their effectiveness and potentially forming...
John Evans
Oct 15, 20212 min read
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