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SPF 15 provides over 94% protection, allowing about 6% of UVB rays to reach your skin. SPF 30 provides 97% protection, SPF 50 provides 98% protection, and SPF 100 provides 99% protection. The SPF ...

Some health systems, such as Stanford Medicine, are now using AI tools to help doctors explain test results to patients. Mehrotra expects more will follow. AI can ease panic – in some cases. Now ...