A new randomized controlled trial confirms a dark side to regular sunscreen use, further complicating the relationship between sun exposure, sunscreen, skin cancer, and vitamin D Key Points Two important distinctions about the relationship...
A lack of sunshine exposure can lead to decreased health and an increased risk of many diseases, also known as “Sunshine Deficiency” diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and...
Avoiding the sun may prevent some skin cancer deaths, but at the cost of overall health and longevity Key Points Moderate sunlight exposure is consistently associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality across large...
New research consolidates vitamin D’s critical role in reducing cancer risk and improving treatment outcomes across multiple cancer types Key Points Vitamin D and cancer prevention: Robust evidence links optimal vitamin D status with...
Research is now showing evidence that both DHA and EPA have unique benefits to our health Key Points Much of what you hear about the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids is as a...
As public guidelines begin to change, knowledge of the harms of avoiding sunshine exposure must be balanced with the harms due to sunburns and overexposure Key Points While vitamin D supplements can partially make...
Several studies conclude that regular, sensible, non-burning sun exposure and higher vitamin D levels are related to decreased incidence of melanoma and increased melanoma survival rates Key Points Two important distinctions about the relationship...
Numerous studies have now confirmed a decreased risk of many different types of cancer with increased lifetime sunshine and UVB exposure Key Points Studies describing the relationship between UVB exposure, sunlight, and vitamin D...
Video Interview with Dr. Michael Holick: There is no substitute for the health benefits from sunshine! Key Points To close up this year’s Sunshine Month, we asked Dr. Michael Holick, Ph.D, MD, to share...
There are a lot of benefits derived from sun exposure, and if used correctly, sunshine can greatly improve our health. Here’s how to develop a healthy, personalized relationship with the sun! Key Points Exposure...