In the News
No definitive causal link between sunbed use and malignant melanoma
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
"The current state of scientific knowledge in the field does not allow one to conclude that moderate solarium use results in an increased risk of malignant melanoma." continue reading
Vitamin D and Calcium is Not Necessary for Older Adults – Is this True?
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The moral of this story is that you can’t trust headlines. In effect, this study was not very conclusive at all. None of the papers were strong enough to make a conclusion either way. continue reading
Spray Sunscreen may not be safe says EC
Friday, January 26, 2018
SCCS reviewed data submitted by industry in July 2015 and concluded that “the information provided is insufficient to allow assessment of the safety of the use of nano-TiO2 in spray applications that could lead to exposure of the consumer’s lungs.” continue reading
Lack of Vitamin D Can Sideline College Football Players
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
The researchers determined that 59 percent of the players had below-normal vitamin D levels. More than half of those who did -- 56 percent -- had sustained a relevant strain or injury during play. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responds to articles
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Responses to sun articles 01/14 to 01/21 continue reading