/oss/taxonomy/term/2300/all en /oss/article/science-science-everywhere/moisturizing-creams-and-skin-cancer <p>Most skin cancers when caught early are totally curable which is very comforting given that there are over a million cases a year in North America. And the numbers are increasing! Why? People are living longer and as a consequence have greater sun exposure. Skin damage due to ultraviolet light is cumulative, so it isn’t surprising that as people age they have a greater risk of developing skin cancers, especially if they do not use adequate sun protection products.</p> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:09:02 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 1605 at /oss