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Science Says Sun Exposure Improves Sex Life

Wednesday, September 28, 2016
It’s no secret that everyone looks and feels a little sexier with a nice tan. But that’s apparently not the only way sunshine can improve your sex life. continue reading

ASA Unveils Details of Food and Drug Adminstration Meeting

Wednesday, September 28, 2016
On October 7th, the American Suntanning Association will outline what can be expected from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed rules on indoor tanning. continue reading

Too Little Sunshine Can Take A Toll On Your Health, Too

Monday, September 26, 2016
What we never seem to hear is the fact that a lot of research has shown that people who avoid sunshine are usually not as healthy as people who enjoy being out in the sun. continue reading

Is there really such thing as a ‘flu Season’?

Friday, September 23, 2016
So you can either fly south for a vacation, where ironically you will spend hours in a plane, surrounded by viruses or you can also spend a bit of time in a tanning bed. continue reading

Mendelian randomization study finds low vitamin D status increases risk of ovarian cancer

Thursday, September 22, 2016
They found that for every 8 ng/ml decrease in vitamin D status, women experienced 27% increased odds of developing ovarian cancer. continue reading

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