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A Surprising Cause of Melanoma

Monday, January 30, 2012
Rates of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, have been rising for at least the last three decades, and this increase has been largely blamed on exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun.… continue reading

How the sunshine vitamin can help boost fertility

Monday, January 30, 2012
By Tanith Carey Couples trying for a baby should take a sunshine holiday – and not just because it may put them in a more romantic mood. Sunlight boosts fertility in both men and women by increasing their levels of vitamin D, a study has found.… continue reading

Skin: How to Care for Our Largest Organ

Friday, January 27, 2012
 What’s the big deal about skin? Every gust of wind, cough and blast from an exhaust pipe hits our skin first.… continue reading

Understanding the Base Tan

Friday, January 27, 2012
One thing that critics of the indoor tanning industry either don’t understand or refused to admit is the reality that base tans acquired in a non-burning fashion at a professional tanning facility help to prevent sunburn.
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Medical chief highlights importance of vitamin D – UK

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Vitamin D was in the headlines today, with many papers reporting that a quarter of all toddlers are deficient in the nutrient and that childhood rickets is on the rise. The vitamin plays several important roles in the body, including regulating the balance of nutrients needed for strong, healthy bones.… continue reading

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