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Debate continues over AAD’s seal for sunscreen products

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
By Katie Bird The American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) Seal of Recognition program for sunscreen products continues to attract disapproval from its critics who claim it suffers from a conflict of interests. The program was conceived to educate consumers regarding the dangers of sun exposure and involves the AAD’s logo being awarded to sun protective products that comply with strict academy regulations.… continue reading

Women’s Risk for a Certain Skin Cancer Varies by Geography

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
By Steven Reinberg (HealthDay News) — An American woman’s risk of developing the skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma appears to increase if she lives in areas where UV radiation is high, such as in the South, a new study found.… continue reading

Rise and Shine: More Sunlight is Good for Your Health

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
By Tom Mosakowski (see all articles by this author) (NaturalNews) A study by researchers at the Institute for Cancer Research in Oslo, Norway has given further credence to the claim that the benefits of modest sun exposure outweigh the risk of skin cancer for most people.… continue reading

Vitamin D and prostate cancer

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
By Jill Coley, The Post and Courier If you have been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer and are considering “watchful waiting,” you may call 792-8303 to learn more about participating in the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center study.… continue reading

Vitamin D in Your Skin

Monday, March 17, 2008
Researchers have found that the production of previtamin D3 in your skin varies depending on several factors, which include skin type, weather conditions, and sunscreen use. During the winter at altitudes above 35 degrees, there is minimal previtamin D3 production in the skin.… continue reading

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