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What Dangers Lurk in YOUR Summer Survival Kit?
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
You may be one of those people for whom summer is way too short! But like it or not, you only have a few short months to enjoy the great outdoors in most of the continental US. Why waste it dealing with the two most vexing hassles of the outdoor summer season?… continue reading
eCODE discovers skin cancer gene
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
By Alex on May 26, 2008 in Countries, Iceland, International, Lifestyle, MBL, Science & Technology Several new studies, including one conducted by Iceland’s DeCODE Genetics, have reinforced the connection between a gene for skin tone and the risk of developing skin cancer, according to reports in the New Scientist.… continue reading
Letter to the Editor from Carole A Baggerly
Monday, May 26, 2008
Your recent article, Vitamin D gets its day in the sun stated: “At present it is difficult to reach consensus on vitamin D recommendations that reflect all known and newly proposed functions,” and, then went on to recommend …”adults over 50 years should take a supplement of 400 IU of vitamin D per day.… continue reading
Too little sun is nearly as bad as too much
Monday, May 26, 2008
For years, the message about the sun was simple — avoid it. Slather on sunscreen. Wear a hat and long-sleeved shirts. Seek cover under trees. The sun was your foe — wrinkling your skin, or worse, causing skin cancer. The sun, we said, could kill you.… continue reading
Skincare Dilemma: Sunscreen Safety, a Summer Skin Care Debate
Monday, May 26, 2008
Skincare-News.com discusses the recent debate about whether sunscreens can actually be harmful to the skin.
Sacramento, CA — With temperatures rising and summer rapidly approaching, people are heading to the beach armed with the essentials–a hat, sunglasses and of course, sunscreen!… continue reading
