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By Emily V. Driscoll Despite the frigid, ice covered landscape of Northern Canada and Alaska, the Inuits remain warm beneath parkas of animal hide. Warm and…tan. Despite barely seeing the light of day, the native people’s skin retains a bronze glow.… continue reading

The lack of winter sunlight for Scots – and other northern European nationalities – could be a factor in the country’s high rates of heart disease, new research at the University of Dundee has found. A research team led by Professor Allan Struthers, head of the Division of Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Dundee Medical School, found that a dose of vitamin D in wintertime improved blood vessel function, which should in turn decrease the incidence of new heart attacks The findings will be presented to delegates at the British Cardiovascular Society annual scientific conference in Glasgow (Thursday June 7th).… continue reading

ANDY RIGA The Gazette It has long been known vitamin D helps our bodies form and maintain strong, healthy bones and prevents fractures in the elderly. But a growing body of research indicates it may also help cut the risk of cancer.… continue reading

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released the first-ever, in-depth analysis of the safety and effectiveness of more than 700 name-brand sunscreens. The new database lists products that offer the best combination of safety and effectiveness: they are formulated with the safest chemicals, are most effective at protecting against sunburn, and help prevent long-term damage caused by the sun’s UVA rays, which are linked to skin aging, wrinkling and, potentially, cancer.… continue reading

By Gabrielle Fagan Wearing suncream and sunglasses in the summer is something we do automatically, but there may be a surprising price for those ‘health-conscious’ choices. In fact, shades and lotion could put you at risk of sunburn or even affect your bones, according to Dr Sharon Moalem whose researches in his new book, Survival Of The Sickest, reveal controversial new facts about our bodies.… continue reading