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Is “Spring Fever” A Real Thing?

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Some people refer to this anticipation as "spring fever," but it turns out the phenomenon has a less-than-sexy origin story. continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responds to Sun Articles  3/5/18—3/11/18

Monday, March 12, 2018
Sunlight Institute Responds to Sun Articles  3/5/18—3/11/18   https://www.news-medical.net/health/Preventing-Keratoacanthoma.aspx This article has tried to frighten the people away from the sunlight, and then it throws a scare into those who use sunbeds. All the facts should be known before denigrating either.… continue reading

Benefits of summer sun to reduce risk of multiple sclerosis may extend beyond childhood

Thursday, March 8, 2018
Research siad "Higher ambient UV-B levels were associated with a 36% to 45% reduced risk of MS across all age groups combined." continue reading

UV Critics Sizzling Over Bacon?

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
So that double standard is out there now for everyone to see, and it can’t be explained away. Bacon is riskier, if you believe the statistics, but is being defended with caveats that only make our case for responsible UV exposure stronger. continue reading

GETTING A TAN MAY BE OK AGAIN, SAYS NEW RESEARCH!

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
After years of being told there is “no such thing as a safe tan”, new research is showing that exposure to sunbeds, those that mimic sunlight, may have been healthful all along. continue reading

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