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Sunburn – Vitamin D – Skin Cancer… what to do?
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
I hate getting sunburn. I also really hate MOST sun protection. I have questioned for years the parabens in different products because of their risks associated with cancers, and breast cancer specifically as stated in this medical journal published study (Journal of Applied Toxicology).
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Viagra May Boost Risk of Deadly Skin Cancer, Study Finds
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Researchers found that men who took sildenafil, best known as Viagra, were about 84 percent more likely to develop melanoma than men who didn’t take the drug. continue reading
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Disease in Two Big Studies
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Dr. Franco found them to be beneficial, he said that more research was needed to show what levels are best. Instead of taking pills, people could improve their vitamin D levels with an adequate diet and 30 minutes of sunlight twice a week, he said. continue reading
Family history ‘more important’ for skin cancer
Monday, March 31, 2014
Scientists in the UK are one step closer to understanding the predominant risk factors that contribute to skin cancer, the sun may no longer be the main factor. continue reading
Concerns women may not be getting enough sunshine
Monday, March 31, 2014
AFTER decades of being told to stay covered up in the sun, a group of Australian scientists fear up to 50% of women aged between 16-25 years may be putting themselves at risk of chronic illness and disease because of their lack of sun exposure. continue reading
