In the News
Can your child’s birthday determine his health?
Friday, June 10, 2011
A recent study has revealed that the month in which your baby is born could affect your child’s health, intelligence and length of life, depending on how sunny the season is.… continue reading
Derm: Tans are Nature’s Sunblock
Friday, June 10, 2011
British dermatology leader Dr. Sam Shuster says that a suntan is not damage — it is nature’s intended design and that anyone who thinks otherwise should “tell that to Darwin.” Shuster’s comments on suntans are published as a portion of the book “Panic Nation: Unpicking the Myths We’re Told About Food and Health” available on www.Amazon.com.
Are Derms Lying About Vitamin D?
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
“It should be noted that the predominate emission of tanning lamp is in the UVA range, while cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D is only induced by UVB.” — Dr. Henry Lim, American Academy of Dermatology Council on Science and Research and chair of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich.
What factor sunscreen?
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
“Sun cream guidelines ‘leave millions at risk’,” reported The Daily Telegraph.
According to the article, experts have called the decision of “NHS watchdog” NICE to recommend using factor 15 sunscreen a “blunder”.
Sarnia Mayor Bradley wants staff to consider indoor tanning bylaw
Tuesday, June 7, 2011