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Vitamin D deficiency is a century-old problem we still ignore

Monday, February 2, 2026
In 1903, Niels Ryberg Finsen, a Danish physician with Icelandic roots, received a Nobel prize for pioneering the therapeutic use of concentrated light. Sanatoriums, which emphasized sunlight exposure and cod liver oil rich in D, were common treatments for tuberculosis and other infections, but Finsen’s work explained it. continue reading

Higher UV Exposure Linked to Lower Mortality in Major UK Study

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Taken together, the findings suggest that when both risks and benefits are considered, habitual UV exposure may offer a net survival advantage at the population level. continue reading

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