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Breaking down the science of sunscreen

A study in JAMA analyzed blood samples of 24 people who used sunscreen four times a day, for four days. Researchers found levels of four chemical ingredients that exceed the FDA’s recommended limits. The authors caution that the health effects, if any, are unknown, and people should continue to apply sunscreen to protect against skin cancer. As we continue our coverage of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to separate sunscreen fact from fiction.

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E-cig bans: Are they legal? Are they safe?

San Francisco will become the first U.S. city to ban e-cigarette sales, after a unanimous vote by its board of supervisors on Tuesday. The mayor has indicated she will sign the measure. E-cigarettes have not been approved by the FDA, and the agency has called e-cigarette use by young people an “epidemic.” CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the safety and legality of the ban.

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Breast implant recipient on cancer diagnosis

A major producer of breast implants is stopping the sale and distribution of their textured products, amid growing links to a rare and deadly cancer. The FDA requested the recall from Allergan after a "significant increase" in cases of a particular lymphoma. The FDA says the risk of lymphoma with Allergan's Biocell textured implants is approximately six times that of other manufacturers who are marketing in the U.S. Anna Werner reports.

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The problem with Trump's e-cig crackdown

President Trump says a ban on most flavored vaping products is the right response to what health officials call an "epidemic" of e-cigarette use by teenagers. A recent jump in illnesses linked to vaping has grabbed the attention of lawmakers, regulators, and parents, including the president and first lady. But CBS News has learned any real crackdown is likely a long way off. It will take weeks for the FDA to release its final rule -- and even then, companies have time to respond. Paula Reid reports.

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