Is Profit Behind Dermatology’s ‘Sun Scare’ Message?

Is Profit Behind Dermatology’s ‘Sun Scare’ Message?

This article is truly eye openning….and so true.  And i would like to add that this isn’t ALL dermatologists, there are many who use common sense when advising you.

Low-D Moms’ Babies at Risk: Study

Western Australian researchers have determined that children born to vitamin D deficient mothers are twice as likely to have severe language problems — a startling finding in light of surprisingly high vitamin D deficiency in Australia. The study, published in the journal “Pediatrics” was believed to be the first to look at vitamin D and [...]

Melanoma Not Sun Related: Report

One of the internet’s leading health-education web sites this week published a report slamming those who have singled-out UV exposure as the cause of melanoma — citing reports arguing that alleged melanoma increases are more a product of increased reporting and less a product of actual increase in disease. Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of Mercola.com, [...]

Dispelling The Myth about Melanoma and Tanning

Melanoma Risks The majority of melanomas are caused by genetic factors. People at risk are very fair skinned, have red hair and have a large number of moles. People that are a Skin Type one (very fair and cannot develop a tan) should not tan whether indoors or outdoors. The World Health Organization (WHO) IARC [...]

MD Promoting Vitamin D to prevent flu this winter

An online medical lab site is promoting research connecting optimal vitamin D blood levels with lower risk of flu in the winter — another endorsement of vitamin D. “Flu season is just about upon the U.S., and this means that many people will soon start coming down with infections. However, a vitamin D test may [...]

“UV Benefits Outweigh Risks”…New study says

The health benefits of carefully increased UV exposure — from the sun or from sunbeds — outweigh the disputed and often-oversimplified risks of permanent skin damage, according to an Oslo University study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition this week. The study — supported by the Norwegian Cancer Society — pointed out that increased [...]

Tanning FAQ’S

Although you may understand the facts about tanning, there’s a good chance that your friends and family don’t. Most likely, you’ve heard a lot of disturbing comments from them about tanning. Here are a few common misconceptions about Tanning. TANNING FAQ’S Q: IS TANNING JUST AS DANGEROUS AS SMOKING? A: FALSE: Tanning is a natural [...]