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A Big Hole in the UV-Skin Cancer Case

Friday, May 14, 2010

SmartTan.com

 
A skin care web site this week pointed out one huge hole in the widely contested suggestion that UV exposure is the cause of melanoma skin cancer: indoor workers get melanoma more often than their outdoor-working counterparts. And a peer-reviewed paper penned by an FDA official is quantifying how odd that is.
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International Osteoporosis Foundation Unveils New Vitamin D Recommendations For Seniors

Thursday, May 13, 2010
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has released new vitamin D recommendations for older adults who are at a high risk of low bone mass, poor muscle development and osteoporotic fractures. According to a statement published in the latest issue of the journal Osteoporosis International, vitamin D supplementation can improve lower limb strength and, in turn, reduce a person’s risk of falling.… continue reading

A Tan Is Still Admired, Despite Risks

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Survey finds conflicting opinions about suntans and skin cancer

  WEDNESDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — Despite significant concerns about skin cancer, a majority of Americans nevertheless think that having a tan is an attractive, desirable and healthy look, a new national survey finds.… continue reading

Tired? Rundown? Could be a Vitamin Deficiency

Thursday, May 13, 2010
 
NBCDFW.com
Low vitamin D levels are an unintended consquence of spending more time inside and covered up to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” because sunlight exposure to skin is the best and only natural source for humans to get it.
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Sunscreen and melanoma- prevention or cause

Thursday, May 13, 2010
 Conflicting news over sunscreen has left both sun-bathing enthusiasts and their indoor-loving counterparts in a tizzy. In case you haven’t heard the debate, we felt it wise to discuss the alleged risks and/or benefits of sunscreen smack dab in the middle of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.
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