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MARGARET WENTE Thursday, Feb. 12, marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin, probably the most influential scientist in intellectual history. Darwin’s theory of evolution has been making trouble for a century and a half, and shows no sign of stopping any time soon.… continue reading

Robin McKie, science editor The Observer, Our bodies make vitamin D when the sun shines, and new research suggests the positive effects on health are greater than we ever guessed. But too much sun causes skin cancer. It’s a dilemma provoking fierce discussion among scientists For any expectant mother, a brief stroll in the summer sunshine would seem a pleasant diversion from the rigours of pregnancy, a chance to relax in the warmth and to take in a little fresh air.… continue reading

By Nikki Sandison, Brand Republic LONDON – A hoax website set up by McCann Erickson for skin cancer charity Skcin that promised people they could get regular tans from their computer using special technology has attracted 30,000 hits in the first 24 hours.… continue reading

SmartTan.com Authors of a University of Colorado study ignored very obvious confounding information in promoting a study this week that appears to be designed solely to scare families out of taking sun-drenched vacations. The study suggested that children who take water-themed vacations with their parents have more moles than those who don’t — a finding the authors say means sunny vacations put the kids at higher risk for skin damage later in life.… continue reading

BY LINDA SAPPINGTON  Nutritionist and fitness expert Dr. Marc Sorenson’s suggests the best way to staving off any of more than 100 diseases: “Get naked at noon.” He suggests it with a laugh, though he is certainly not kidding about the health benefits of vitamin D.… continue reading