Reason No. 2 Redheads Should Avoid Sun

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WASHINGTON -- Redheads sunburn easily, but that may not be the only reason they are at high risk of skin cancer. New research suggests the pigment that colors their skin may set them up for cancer-spurring sun damage even if they do not burn.

More than 1 million Americans develop some form of skin cancer each year. Among those most at risk are people with light skin, hair and eyes, a combination frequent in redheads.

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Reason No. 2 Redheads Should Avoid Sun

Scientists long have wondered if something else plays a role in redheads' high ris...

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