Did you know when you pick up a bottle of sunscreen that says it’s “waterproof” that it really isn’t? Will an SPF level under 15 help prevent skin cancer? The FDA is taking steps to ensure consumers have the information they need to know when buying sunscreen. More »
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Protecting your kids from the sun's rays today will help prevent skin-related conditions later in life. More »
Nearly 10,000 Missourians die each year from smoking-attributable diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By comparison, in 2007, 1,015 Missourians were killed in automobile accidents while 394 Missourians were homicide victims. With all of the evidence — including more than four ... More »


