In the News
Exposure to the sun could actually HALVE your chance of developing some cancer
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Professor Neale said there is still insufficient evidence to suggest it is possible to achieve the full cancer-fighting advantage of Vitamin D pill supplements, or whether the apparent health benefits relied on the sun. continue reading
US Surgeon General: Stop tanning and save your skin
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Indoor tanning is a completely avoidable cause of skin cancer, says a new report from the U.S. Surgeon General's office continue reading
Sun offers help in cancer battle
Monday, July 28, 2014
After years of health warnings about sun exposure, some doctors now believe ultraviolet rays can help reduce the chance of getting some types of cancers by close to 50 per cent. continue reading
Got vitamin D? Why even during summer, you need a hefty dose
Monday, July 28, 2014
The evidence is clear: Being low in vitamin D is hazardous to your health. Vitamin D supports your immunity, which may be why a lack of it is associated with cancer. Think of your immune system as the watchdog of your cells; when it’s working properly, it attacks foreign invaders and abnormal genes, thus protecting you from disease. When the immune system is weakened, it can fail to recognize the growth of cancer cells in the body. continue reading
Wear sunscreen. (That may not be the best advice for everyone all the time)
Monday, July 28, 2014
I may be crazy, but I think our government might be trying to kill me. Not deliberately. It wants the best for me. But the surgeon general and CDC recommend that all Americans, regardless of pigment, wear sunscreen to protect against skin cancer. continue reading
