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This Is How Sunscreen Could Be Causing Skin Cancer, Not the Sun

Friday, April 19, 2019

This Is How Sunscreen Could Be Causing Skin Cancer, Not the Sun

By Arjun Walia Summer may be a long way off, but it’s never too early to start thinking about protecting your skin. For most people, this means covering themselves in sunscreen, which corporate marketing campaigns encourage at every turn.… continue reading

Did vitamin D supplementation cause kidney failure in a 54 year old man?

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Did vitamin D supplementation cause kidney failure in a 54 year old man?

Grassroots Health responds

A recent case report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal about a man with kidney failure has been picked up by many news sources as a warning against vitamin D supplementation.
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Sunlight Institude Responses to sun articles 4/7/19—4/13/19

Monday, April 15, 2019
Sunlight Institude Responses to sun articles 4/7/19—4/13/19 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/paul-rudd-and-the-science-behind-youthful-skin As regards the section about sunscreen, here are some facts you should know: Regular, non-burning sun exposure is vital for human health, and sunscreens are not valuable. You should know that sun exposure is healthful, and that sun deprivation is as dangerous as smoking cigarettes.… continue reading

Understanding research in the Media

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Saturated fat, good or evil? How to decipher contradictory nutritional research.

(iStock)By Cara RosenbloomApril 8 It’s frustrating when nutrition studies seem to contradict earlier ones: “Are Eggs Good or Bad For You? New Research Rekindles Debate,” the Associated Press groused in mid-March.… continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 4/1/19—4/7/19

Monday, April 8, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 4/1/19—4/7/19 https://www.consumerreports.org/sleeping/how-blue-light-affects-your-sleep/ Avoiding blue light at night is exceptionally important, but in reality, the very best way to get a good night’s sleep is to get plenty of sunshine in the day and to be sure to obtain early-morning light.… continue reading

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