In the News
Some nano-sunscreens ‘come at a cost’
Monday, March 8, 2010
By Anna Salleh for ABC Science Online
The most effective nanoparticles in some invisible sunscreens might also be the most toxic, suggests a new Australian modelling study. The study, by Dr Amanda Barnard of CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering in Melbourne, appears in today’s issue of Nature Nanotechnology.… continue readingSunny Dispositions
Monday, March 8, 2010
Vitamin D deficiency may be the most common medical problem in the world
By Cynthia K. Buccini
Researchers have known for decades that vitamin D is crucial for healthy bones, but recent studies have shown that the vitamin plays an important role in myriad functions in the body.
Law curbs teen tanning – Salons dispute any link to melanoma
Friday, March 5, 2010
Seventeen-year-old Sophia Ventresca used to drive herself to Body Images Tanning in Wilmington about four times a week.” border=”0″ alt=”” width=”1″ height=”1″ />
But when the new year began, she had to bring her mother.
That’s because new state regulations require parental consent for teens from 14 to 17 to tan.
… continue readingHello D-Angels!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Wow, we’re well into March already! We’ve had lots and lots of sunshine this week! That means more energy for me and more melting for the snow!
Here’s an article that goes through and dispells a lot of the myths about skin cancer. … continue reading
