Rachel Neale

Nov 24, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Katie Lee |Rachel Neale

Summer is nearly here. But rather than getting out the sunscreen, some TikTokers are urging followers to chuck it out and go sunscreen-free. They claim it's healthier to forgo sunscreen to get the full benefits of sunshine. Here's what the science really says. How does sunscreen work? Because of Australia's extreme UV environment, most people with pale to olive skin or other risk factors for skin cancer need to protect themselves.

Nov 21, 2024 | theconversation.com | Katie Lee |Rachel Neale

Summer is nearly here. But rather than getting out the sunscreen, some TikTokers are urging followers to chuck it out and go sunscreen-free. They claim it’s healthier to forgo sunscreen to get the full benefits of sunshine. Here’s the science really says. How does sunscreen work? Because of Australia’s extreme UV environment, most people with pale to olive skin or other risk factors for skin cancer need to protect themselves.

Sep 1, 2024 | mja.com.au | David Whiteman |Rachel Neale |Peter Baade |Catherine M Olsen

Med J Aust 2024; 221 (5): 251-257. || doi: 10.5694/mja2.52404 Published online: 2 September 2024 Cutaneous melanoma, an invasive cancer of the pigment‐producing cells of the skin, is caused by ultraviolet radiation, chiefly from sunlight. Its incidence varies widely across the world.

May 19, 2024 | mja.com.au | Catherine M Olsen |Nirmala Pandeya |Rachel Neale |David Whiteman

Med J Aust 2024; 220 (9): 472-479.

Apr 6, 2024 | thenewdaily.com.au | Katie Lee |Rachel Neale

As we slide of out summer, you might be wondering how careful you need to be about sun exposure. Excessive exposure causes skin cancer, but sun exposure also has benefits. How do you balance the two? A new position statement from cancer, bone health and other experts aims to help Australians balance the good and bad effects of sun exposure by taking into account their skin colour, risk of skin cancer, and where they live.