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Phototherapy improves quality of life, says new study
Friday, August 23, 2013
So UV light, including UVA, was what apparently improved quality of life, not improvements in 25(OH)D. continue reading
Scientists develop sunscreen ingredient that boosts body’s natural defences
Friday, August 23, 2013
University of Bath researchers have developed an innovative new compound which actually works with the body to boost its' defences against cancer-causing UVA radiation.
Not only could this product be used in sunscreens, the compound could be used in Tanning Lotions as well, since it doesn't to block UVA, it protects you against Free Radicals. continue reading
CDC opens a docket for reduction of UV exposure
Friday, August 23, 2013
This document entirely disregards the role of sunlight in making vitamin D. In fact, Dr. Campbell does not mention vitamin D in the document. The importance of vitamin D in human health is hard to overstate.
JCTA Note: Great response by Dr Cannell. The Vitamin D Society helps fund the Vitamin D Council, with the help of JCTA Members continue reading
Red heads are ‘100 times more susceptible to the most lethal form of skin cancer’, warn scientists
Thursday, August 22, 2013
The gene responsible for red hair also leaves a person up to 100 times more susceptible to the worst form of skin cancer, scientists have shown. continue reading
Government Seeks to Fast-Track Tanning Bed Legislation in September
Thursday, August 22, 2013
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