In the News
Skin cancer and nutrition—stop blaming the sun!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Submitted by Sunlight Institute.org
on Saturday, November 19, 2011
By: Marc Sorenson, EdD, Sunlight Institute
In the rush by dermatologists and sunscreen companies to demonize sunlight exposure as the universal cause of skin cancers, there has been a total disregard for another factor that strongly protects against or strongly promotes skin damage.
Leading Canadian medical organizations endorse Scientists Call to D*action for Vitamin D awareness month
Friday, November 18, 2011
TORONTO — November 18, 2011 — The clocks have turned back an hour and Canadians are receiving less exposure to daylight. November is Vitamin D Awareness month in Canada and serves as a timely reminder for people of all ages to test their vitamin D levels to ensure they aren’t dropping.… continue reading
Recommendations on Minimum Levels of Solar UV Exposure
Friday, November 18, 2011
This Technical Report addresses the issue of sensible exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The scientific evidence of beneficial effects of solar exposure has been reviewed, in particular on the incidence and mortality to cancers other than skin cancer. Although the evidence is not unequivocal, the committee has found considerable evidence to deem it plausible that solar exposure may reduce the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer.… continue reading
Dr., it hurts when I put down my iPhone
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
By Jeremy Herring
It was not a scientifically-sourced article, but it was entertaining enough to read. Bob Greene in his CNN opinion article, “Don’t Sleep with Your Smart Phone Nearby” cited anecdotal evidence and the perspectives of many others who have recognized in themselves and those around them the unofficial symptoms of “Digital Codependence” – the addiction arising from our society obsessed with ever-connected high-tech devices. … continue reading
Increase in Deadly Melanoma Not Due to Sun Exposure
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
