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I Get Eaten Alive by Mosquitoes. This Tiny Heat Device Burns My Skin but Stops the Itch.

The Beurer BR60 is a remote-like device that zaps heat onto the skin surrounding a bug bite. It feels a little bit like torture—but a good kind of torture that keeps me from scratching all night.

Kristen GeilAugust 11, 2026

Wellness

Everything You Think You Know About Sunscreen Is Wrong

Does sunscreen cause cancer? Vitamin D deficiency? Will accidentally ingesting it kill you? A recent study found that social media is rife with sunscreen misinformation. Skin health doctors explain why the most common myths are false.

Korin MillerJuly 17, 2026

Wellness

The FDA Hasn't Approved a New Sunscreen Ingredient in 20 Years—Until Now. Here's What That Means for Your Time Outdoors.

The sunscreen ingredient bemotrizinol, long available in Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia, just got approved for use in the United States. It may offer better protection against UV rays than other products on the market. A dermatologist explains why this is such a big deal and whether it can withstand the demands of running, climbing, and hiking.

Maggie O'NeillJune 10, 2026