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Confused about Vitamin D and Sun Exposure? A Patient’s Dilemma

Vitamin D is sometimes called the “sunshine” vitamin because the body produces it when exposed to sunlight. The dilemma is that many of us are not getting much sunshine because we have been dutifully protecting our skin from the sun. We have been told to avoid the sun or to put on sunscreen each time we go out to prevent getting skin... Read moreChevron
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Five Tips for Winter Skin Cancer Prevention

The thermometer is clearly dropping, and along with that may be your dropping level of concern about skin care and protection.  It is so important to maintain vigilance even during the cold winter months.  Here are some "weather conditions" and tips for you to stay on top of skin cancer prevention:   (1) When it's cloudy - it is... Read moreChevron
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A Tanning Bed in Sarah Palin's House?

Yes, I want to keep the political arena talking about political topics and issues - really important issues BUT please tell me that this story floating around out there involving Sarah Palin and her purchase of a used tanning bed (with her own money) for the Governor's mansion is false - a fable - an urban myth - please, please don't tell me it's... Read moreChevron
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Indoor Tanning is Out

The Indoor Tanning Association is mounting a print and TV campaign in 7 major cities claiming that there is no "conclusive evidence" that links tanning to melanomas.  The Association represents indoor tanning salons and the maker of tanning beds and they are citing studies that show that sun exposure actually elevates levels of vitamin D... Read moreChevron
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F.D.A. Approves New Sunscreen Labeling Initiative

Great news for us consumers! The New York Times announced today that the F.D.A. has approved a new labeling system which will require sunscreen manufacturer's to not only give us the SPF of sunscreens, which indicates how well the screen protects against UVB light, but to also give us an indicator of how well the... Read moreChevron
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