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By Julie Deardorff, Chicago Tribune Sunscreen is commonly hailed as safe, essential body armor. It protects us from blistering sunburn, keeps our skin from wrinkling and helps guard against squamous cell cancer. But the evidence is inconclusive as to whether sunscreens reduce the risk of basal cell cancer and melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.… continue reading

Pain ‘linked with low vitamin D’ Low levels of the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, may contribute to chronic pain among women, scientists believe. The link does not apply to men, suggesting hormones may be involved, according to a study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases said.… continue reading

By JOSEPH BROWNSTEIN ABC News The newest in a line of studies showing the potential value of vitamin D, new research from Johns Hopkins University shows that not getting enough of the so-called “sunshine vitamin” may increase the risk of early death by more than a quarter.… continue reading

Peterborough Examiner Re “Leal backs bill to ban teens from tan salons”  I was disgusted to read the comments made by Anita Record of the Peterborough and District Canadian Cancer Society. Much of what she spouted is poppycock. She should not be giving the public incorrect information.… continue reading

MARIE O’HALLORAN, The Irish Times EIGHTEEN ORGANISATIONS and individuals have made submissions to the Department of Health about proposed new laws to restrict the use of sunbeds because of their potential to cause cancer. Minister for Health Ms Harney sought opinions on measures including a ban on under-18s using tanning machines, controls on their sale and rental, regulation of supervision at tanning booths, and the possibility of making warning labels mandatory.… continue reading