News Archive for January, 2012

A University of Wisconsin study suggests that UV exposure, totally independent of vitamin D production, suppresses an animal model of multiple sclerosis — another indication that UV exposure’s positive influence extends well beyond vitamin D production.

Researchers, including University of …

Dermatology lobbying groups doubling-down on their sun abstinence messaging might have something to do with the fact that more doctors in other disciplines are telling their patients to get back into the sun.

That’s what a SmartTan.com poll in January …

A Canadian news organization has published a report suggesting that sun avoidance causes more cancers than overexposure to the sun and that staying out of the sun is a huge public health mistake.

“When’s the Last Time You Spent Time …

News reports this week have been flooded with dermatology leaders suggesting that sun exposure isn’t necessary to maintain recommended vitamin D blood levels. But can dermatology’s lobbying groups really be trusted on this topic?

“Dermatology groups generally consider 20 ng/ml …

Another British oncologist has rebuked the cosmetic dermatology industry’s sun-scare tactics, penning an article in the British press Tuesday encouraging people to get regular sun exposure to help them prevent all forms of cancer — even skin cancer.

Dr. Angus …

Newspaper editorial boards are starting to catch on that restricting teen-aged patrons from professional tanning salons should not be the government’s decision, but rather should be a parent’s decision.

“This is not tobacco. This is not alcohol,” Smart Tan Vice …

Nine out of 10 salon owners say teenagers who have access to and use professional tanning salons are less likely to sunburn when they do go outdoors or go on sunny vacations, according to the SmartTan.com poll. Only 10 percent …

A new study of more than 2,000 people at risk for diabetes suggests that higher sunshine vitamin levels reduces the risk of contracting the disease — another study connecting vitamin D with lower risk of disease.

The results were presented …