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Amway Expands Products with The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation

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onsdag, maj 29, 2024

Amway , an entrepreneur-led health and wellbeing company, has strengthened its commitment to The Skin Cancer Foundation , the world leader in skin cancer education dedicated to building awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and prompt and effective treatment.

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  • Amway , an entrepreneur-led health and wellbeing company, has strengthened its commitment to The Skin Cancer Foundation , the world leader in skin cancer education dedicated to building awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and prompt and effective treatment.
  • Since then, The Skin Cancer Foundation has granted its Seal of Recommendation to several Artistry ™ products with SPF sunscreen.
  • In May 2023, four Artistry products became the first Amway products to earn The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation for Daily Use.
  • “The Skin Cancer Foundation values Amway’s alignment with our mission to save and improve lives,” notes Becky Kamowitz, The Skin Cancer Foundation Interim Executive Director.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SURVEY SHOWS GEN Z ADULTS AT RISK FOR SKIN CANCER DUE TO INCREASING RATES OF TANNING AND BURNING

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tisdag, maj 14, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology revealed that Generation Z adults, ages 18-25, are at risk for skin cancer due to increasing rates of tanning and burning. To encourage safe sun habits, the AAD is shining a spotlight on the ways that people can protect themselves from the most common and one of the most preventable types of cancer—skin cancer—this May for Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology revealed that Generation Z adults, ages 18-25, are at risk for skin cancer due to increasing rates of tanning and burning.
  • According to the national survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults, 52% of Gen Z adults were unaware of one or more sunburn risks, such as increased risk of developing skin cancer or premature skin aging.
  • Twenty-eight percent of Gen Z survey respondents said getting a tan was more important to them than preventing skin cancer, with 70% reporting tanned or darker skin in 2023.
  • As this damage builds, you speed up the aging of your skin and increase your risk for all types of skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SURVEY SHOWS OUTDOOR WORKERS MORE AT RISK FOR SKIN CANCER THAN AVERAGE AMERICANS

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults revealed that outdoor workers – like those who work in construction, landscaping, emergency medical services, and postal delivery – are far more likely to get sunburned and tanned, putting themselves at increased risk for skin cancer, compared to the average American. In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, the AAD encourages everyone – and especially those who work outdoors – to practice safe sun to protect themselves from the sun's harmful rays and reduce their risk of developing skin cancer.

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  • According to the survey, half of outdoor workers were sunburned in 2023, compared to 36 percent reported by the general American population.
  • One in 10 outdoor workers had sunburns severe enough to cause blisters, a rate double that of the general population.
  • And nearly 80 percent of outdoor workers got a tan or darker skin as a result of sun exposure, compared to 67 percent of Americans overall.
  • Tanning and unprotected sun exposure are major risk factors for skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States and one of the most preventable types of cancer.

NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SURVEY: INCREASING NUMBER OF AMERICANS AT RISK OF SKIN CANCER DESPITE KNOWING HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES

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tisdag, april 30, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abby Weiner knew the dangers of unprotected sun exposure long before she was diagnosed with skin cancer. As someone with fair skin and freckles, the 43-year-old mother of three says she has always been diligent about wearing hats and using sunscreen when sitting at a beach or a pool but didn't think about the sun exposure she was getting elsewhere until she was diagnosed with melanoma on her cheek in 2023.

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  • The most avoidable risk factor for skin cancer, including melanoma—the deadliest type of skin cancer—is exposure to the sun.
  • In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May and Melanoma Monday® on May 6, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is encouraging the public to practice safe sun to reduce their risk of skin cancer.
  • "Data shows a staggering truth: one in five Americans will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in their lifetime.
  • To protect yourself from the sun and reduce your risk of skin cancer, the AAD recommends that everyone:
    Seek shade.

Fact vs. Fiction: Debunking Common Misconceptions about Skin Cancer, Sun Safety

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tisdag, april 30, 2024

ATLANTA, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the United States, more than 5 million cases of skin cancers are diagnosed each year. Despite its prevalence, there are still a number of misconceptions surrounding the disease. For Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, senior vice president, cancer care support at ACS, are sharing the facts behind some of these common fictions related to skin cancer and sun safety.

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  • For Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, senior vice president, cancer care support at ACS, are sharing the facts behind some of these common fictions related to skin cancer and sun safety.
  • FICTION: Skin cancer is relatively rare, and not many people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer.
  • While roughly 8 out of 10 new skin cancer cases are basal cell cancers, ACS estimates that about 100,640 new cases of melanoma skin cancer will be diagnosed in 2024.
  • Though melanoma accounts for only about 1% of skin cancers, it is responsible for the large majority of skin cancer deaths.

Sunburn Cannabis Opens First Tampa Retail Location, its 13th in Florida

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onsdag, april 24, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis , a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first dispensary in Tampa, the Company's 13th store in the Sunshine State.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis , a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first dispensary in Tampa, the Company's 13th store in the Sunshine State.
  • The store is located at 2409 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33629, and is centrally located in the iconic South Tampa neighborhood and community.
  • Sunburn Cannabis is inspired by Florida's rich history and the true story of CEO and Founder, Brady Cobb, and his late father, Clyde Walton "Bill" Cobb, who was a cannabis smuggler in Florida in the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Sunburn Cannabis Tampa is located at 2409 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33629, and regular hours are from Monday-Sunday from 9am-9pm.

Sunburn Cannabis Opens First Miami Store Location in South Beach Ahead of 4/20

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torsdag, april 18, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis , a Florida-based and licensed vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first store in Miami-Dade County and 12th location in Florida, located at 1428 Alton Road in Miami Beach.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis , a Florida-based and licensed vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first store in Miami-Dade County and 12th location in Florida, located at 1428 Alton Road in Miami Beach.
  • The brand is named after "Operation Sunburn," the federal investigation that brought down Brady's father in 1984.
  • In addition to South Beach, Sunburn has eleven retail locations in Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Five Points, Jacksonville Mandarin, Fort Lauderdale, Key West, Orlando, Pensacola, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, and West Palm Beach.
  • Sunburn Cannabis Miami Beach is located at 1428 Alton Road.

AFC Gamma Provides Sunburn Cannabis with a Total of $34.0 Million Across Senior Secured Credit Facilities

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tisdag, mars 26, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFC Gamma, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCG) (“AFC Gamma” or the “Company”) today announced that it has provided a total of $34.0 million in debt capital across two senior secured credit facilities to High End Holdings, LLC and Green Sentry Holdings, LLC d/b/a Sunburn Cannabis (“Sunburn”), a private, vertically integrated, single-state Florida operator.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFC Gamma, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCG) (“AFC Gamma” or the “Company”) today announced that it has provided a total of $34.0 million in debt capital across two senior secured credit facilities to High End Holdings, LLC and Green Sentry Holdings, LLC d/b/a Sunburn Cannabis (“Sunburn”), a private, vertically integrated, single-state Florida operator.
  • Sunburn intends to use the proceeds from the credit facilities to refinance existing debt, provide working capital, and build additional cultivation and processing facilities and new retail dispensaries in its business plan.
  • “Brady and the Sunburn team are an example of the Cannabis 3.0 lending opportunities that we are excited to finance.
  • AFCG will hold the entire $34.0 million across the two credit facilities, which together consist of a first-lien term loan secured by all assets of Sunburn.

ästhetik skincare Launches Vegan, Cruelty-Free Tinted Sunscreen

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tisdag, april 9, 2024

ästhetik skincare , the Florida-based clean skincare brand founded by esthetician Alexis Pfropper, today launches its newest product – the organic tinted mineral sunscreen SPF 50 .

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  • ästhetik skincare , the Florida-based clean skincare brand founded by esthetician Alexis Pfropper, today launches its newest product – the organic tinted mineral sunscreen SPF 50 .
  • The organic tinted mineral sunscreen SPF 50 is packed with botanicals including jojoba oil, sea buckthorn oil, hyaluronic acid and more so your skin looks glowy and healthy every time you put it on.”
    The organic tinted mineral sunscreen SPF 50 is suitable for all skin types.
  • ästhetik skincare is a Florida-based brand created by 30 under 30 sensation Alexis Pfropper, a skilled esthetician and entrepreneur.
  • ästhetik skincare products are made with plant-based ingredients and never tested on animals.

Herbal medicinal product: Avenae fructusArray, C: ongoing call for scientific data

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tisdag, mars 12, 2024

Overview

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  • Overview
    This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of oat grain.
  • The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing oat grain.
  • Herbal medicines containing these oat grain preparations are usually used in semi-solid forms to be applied to the skin and in solid forms as bath additives.
  • Oat grain preparations may also be found in combination with other herbal substances in some herbal medicines.