In the News
Vitamin D beneficial for more than strong bones
Thursday, June 23, 2016
“This study indicates that vitamin D intake should be more closely monitored in the elderly, not just to promote healthy bones, but to reduce soft tissue calcification,” Hagg said. “Since exposure to sunlight is a major source of vitamin D production in humans, the study also suggests that perhaps we all should spend a bit more time outside.” continue reading
Solar radiation linked with incidence and mortality of invasive cancers
Thursday, June 23, 2016
A recent study found that solar radiation is associated with a decreased incidence and mortality rate of leading cancers in the United States. continue reading
The shocking truth about sunscreen
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Almost three-fourths of the products we examined offer inferior sun protection or contain worrisome ingredients like oxybenzone, a hormone disruptor, or retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A that may harm skin. And despite scant evidence, the government still allows most sunscreens to claim they help prevent skin cancer.” continue reading
It’s Time to Rethink Sun Avoidance
Friday, June 10, 2016
It’s important for Canadians to consider how they spend their time in the sun. Over exposure that allows the skin to burn can increase the risk of skin cancer, however eliminating sunshine, or covering your skin excessively, limits your body’s ability to naturally use the sun to your health advantage. continue reading
TANNING BEDS AND SUNLIGHT AS TREATMENTS FOR SKIN DISEASE
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
“Unsupervised sun exposure is a standard recommendation for some patients to obtain phototherapy. Selected use of commercial tanning beds in the treatment of dermatologic conditions may be another useful and effective treatment for those patients with an inability to access office-based or home-based phototherapy.” continue reading
