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The real reason so many Americans are convinced sunscreen is dangerous

August 29, 2026·31 min·5-min readinterviewhealth
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Despite overwhelming scientific consensus that sunscreen prevents skin cancer, a growing anti-sunscreen movement fueled by social media misinformation has led over 16 million Americans to reduce or stop using it. The FDA’s cautious 2019 reevaluation of chemical filters, though not a safet

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Brian Underwood

interview on Apple News Today

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Brian UnderwoodDavid Greene

Books

Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?by Rowan Jacobsen

Companies

FDA

Products & Tools

Bemetrizinol

Research & Papers

FDA Sunscreen Ingredient Report (2019)

Topics

BiohackingClimate ChangeLongevityMental HealthNutritionScientific MethodWomens Health

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