Sunscreen still 'applies' in winter months
Sunscreen shouldn't be packed away just because it's winter. Your skin can be exposed to harmful rays all year long. So before you hit the slopes, build a snowman, or head off to a tropical beach, take time to protect yourself, say skin cancer experts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. According to the American Cancer Society, snow, ice and water can all reflect the ultraviolet radiation that causes sunburn. Sunburn in turn increases the risk of developing skin cancer. Some exp
Skin - the athlete's largest organ
Most sports involve some sort of protective gear to guard against injury. However, an often-overlooked part of the body that withstands daily damage if not properly protected is the body’s largest organ – the skin. Data shows that more than 90 percent of NCAA student-athletes participating in outdoor sports do not use sunscreen. Practice and competition schedules commonly take place in the midday sun, a major risk factor for all skin cancers. Outdoor student-athletes are at a
The Glaring Need for Sun Safety in Schools
Imagine having a child stricken with xeroderma pigmentosum, a genetic disease causing extreme susceptibility to sun-induced skin cancer. Now imagine being told by the child’s school that wearing a sun-protective hat on school grounds is forbidden, even with a doctor’s note. Sadly, this has happened. The reaction in California was to pass legislation giving all children the right to protect themselves with a hat, long clothing, and sunscreen while outdoors at school.1 You mig
The Important Role of Schools in the Prevention of Skin Cancer
Sun exposure in childhood is an important risk factor for the future development of skin cancer. The risk of developing melanoma is strongly related to a history of sunburns (an indicator of intense UV radiation exposure) during childhood and adolescence.1 However, skin cancer risk can be greatly reduced if children and adolescents are protected from UV radiation, suggesting the importance of protecting young people from the sun beginning at an early age.1 Given the amount of
Software and sunscreen are among 6 Capital Innovators investments
Capital Innovators, a five-year-old St. Louis accelerator for technology and consumer products, announced its fall class of six startups Monday. Two of the companies are based in St. Louis; the others will send their founders here for a 12-week mentoring program. Capital Innovators invests $50,000 in each company. #StLouisPostDispatch #DavidNicklaus #RossDonaldson #Sunstation #SUNSTATIONUSA #capitalinnovators #2016 #investments #stlouis #sunscreendispenser #sunscreen #publich
Capital Innovators invests in 6 new startups
Capital Innovators, the St. Louis-based technology startup accelerator, has invested in six new startup companies that will participate in its three-month program starting next week. Each of the companies will receive $50,000 in exchange for an equity stake of between 5 percent and 10 percent. Brian Dixon, COO of Capital Innovators, said the accelerator received hundreds of applications. This cohort includes one St. Louis company — Appbase, which was brought to St. Louis las
Capital Innovators Announces Fall 2016 Accelerator Class
St. Louis-based Capital Innovators announced at an event at CIC that the accelerator program has invested in six high-growth companies for its Fall 2016 cohort.The accelerator program, one of the top 10 accelerators in the U.S. received hundreds of applications from more than 20 countries. Each company in the new cohort will receive $50,000 in seed funding, project-based mentorship from a seasoned pool of knowledgeable experts, networking opportunities over the course of 12 w
