In the News
Oliver Gillie: Time to abandon this outdated view on staying out of the sun
Monday, July 5, 2010
Sunscreen has its SPF limits
Monday, July 5, 2010
In the sunscreen aisle, shelves that used to be stocked with bottles claiming an SPF, or a sun protection factor, of 30 now trumpet SPFs of 55, 70, even “110+.” This not-so-subtle escalation often comes with pricing. Higher SPFs cost more, but are they worth it?
Vitamin D Deficiency Identified as Serious Global Health Problem
Monday, July 5, 2010
Lack of vitamin D has been classified with malaria and neonatal diseases as a major cause of infant mortality, according to the Center for Global Child Health at Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati. The Center for Global Child Health is to improve the health of children by the results of research dedicated to training and clinical applications.… continue reading
Airport body scanners ‘could give you cancer’, warns expert
Friday, July 2, 2010
Full body scanners at airports could increase your risk of skin cancer, experts warn.
The X-ray machines have been brought in at Manchester, Gatwick and Heathrow.
But scientists say radiation from the scanners has been underestimated and could be particularly risky for children.… continue reading
Enjoy the sun – its good for you
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
After years of telling people to “cover up” when they go out in the sun, Britain’s leading cancer charity is preparing to dramatically change its advice.
Cancer Research UK plans to say that you should not cover up and slap on protective creams when you first go out into the sun, but rather expose your skin to its rays for some minutes so that your body can make some vitamin D.… continue reading