In the News
Sunbeds and malignant melanoma risk
Sunday, February 18, 2018
For all the lip service paid to Evidence Based Medicine (EBM), it has not been applied to the theory that sunbeds cause melanoma. When it is, one can conclude use of sunbeds actually slightly reduces the risk of melanoma, as long as sunburns are avoided. continue reading
IS THE SUNBED A GIANUS BIFRONS (TWO-HEADED GOD)?
Friday, February 16, 2018
One head, according to these researchers, is an increase in various skin cancers (a dubious claim). The other head is the ability of sunbeds to produce large quantities of vitamin D, increasing serum vitamin D concentrations up to two fold. In addition, this increase in vitamin D, they believe, could lead to a decrease in myriad diseases. continue reading
Sun Exposure and Athletic Performance
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Sun exposure will always be more important than any of the photoproducts whose production it stimulates. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responds 2/5/18—2/11/18
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Responses to sun articles. 2/5/18—2/11/18
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2018/02/06/2003687160
An excellent article. All people, especially the elderly, need sunlight in winter, and special facilities should be set up and encouraged for sunbathing around noon when the sunlight is available. Mood, bone strength and overall health will be profoundly improved.… continue reading
Study: Vitamin D Is More Effective Than Flu Vaccine
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
If you’ve repeatedly fallen for this annual propaganda campaign, you may be surprised to find the medical literature suggests vitamin D may actually be a FAR more effective strategy, and the evidence for this goes back at least a decade. continue reading
