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William B. Grant, Ph.D. Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center (SUNARC ) 2115 Van Ness Ave., Suite 101 San Francisco, CA 94109, USA 1-415-409-1980 – voice 1-415-931-6537 – fax wbgrant@infionline.net www.sunarc.org Summary: 245 words Key words: 10 Text: 6952 words Key issues: 11 with 246 words References: 178 Graphs: 1 Tables: 2 Submitted to: Expert Review of Dermatology Exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a double-edged sword: the benefits include vitamin D3 production and tanning, whereas the risks include diseases linked to free radical production and DNA damage.… continue reading

(KABC-TV) – We’ve all heard taking vitamins and antioxidants are good for you. But a new study done by French researchers suggest taking those supplements may actually increase the risk of skin cancer. Rachel Anderson is very concerned about skin cancer.… continue reading

Though spending time in the sun is generally considered a bad thing as far as skin cancer goes, it can help prevent breast cancer. A study shows that women who stay inside more often are at a high risk for breast cancer than those who spend time outside.… continue reading

Calcium, vitamin D are critical to stopping bone loss August 14, 2007 6:00 AM I periodically obsess about certain things. I become totally focused on an off-the-beaten-track topic and cannot get it out of my head. Right now it’s vitamin D and calcium.… continue reading

By Gwen Schoen McClatchy Vitamin D is often known as the sunshine vitamin. Do you know why? Here’s a quiz to find out how much you know about vitamin D and why it is an important part of a well-balanced diet.… continue reading