Psychology & Psychiatry
There's no magic way to boost your energy. But 'perineum sunning' isn't the answer
If you keep up with wellness trends, you might have heard of something called "perineum sunning."
Dec 24, 2020
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News tagged with uv exposure
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers uncover evidence that UV radiation from sunlight reduces COVID-19 transmission
Scientists, policymakers and healthcare workers are eager to discern to what extent COVID-19 may be seasonal. Understanding this aspect of the disease could guide our response to the pandemic.
Dec 16, 2020
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Biomedical technology
Dynamic tattoos promise to warn wearers of health threats
In the sci-fi novel "The Diamond Age" by Neal Stephenson, body art has evolved into "constantly shifting mediatronic tattoos"—in-skin displays powered by nanotech robopigments. In the 25 years since the novel was published, ...
Sep 24, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ultraviolet radiation is a strong disinfectant. It may be what our schools, hospitals and airports need
You may remember when US President Donald Trump suggested exposing coronavirus patients to UV (ultraviolet) light—or "just very powerful light"—to help treat them.
Jul 15, 2020
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Health
Daily doses of vitamin D are unreachable during Swiss winter
A study funded by the SNSF shows that in winter, weak sunlight prevents the Swiss population from producing sufficient levels of vitamin D.
May 14, 2019
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Health
A tiny button that can save you from sunburn: Northwestern researchers release a next-wave UV sensor
Things your phone probably reminds you of: Your mother's birthday. Your kid's doctor appointment. That thing Beyonce said on Twitter. The new episode of "The Romanoffs." Email. News headlines.
Dec 13, 2018
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Health
No safe suntan, but research suggests there may be a way to reduce 'old leathery' look
Getting a tan may not depend on how much sun people get, but rather when they get it. This is the finding from a new international research project. The study, published in Molecular Cell, found that sun exposure every other ...
Oct 26, 2018
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Health
New colour change wristbands help you balance too much sun vs not enough
The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiations have both harmful and beneficial effects for our health. Too much exposure can lead to sunburn, skin ageing, eye damage or even skin cancer. With too little UV we may become vitamin D ...
Sep 26, 2018
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Health
Potential for sun damage should be carefully balanced with need for vitamin D in children, say scientists
Scientists at King's College London are encouraging parents and carers to ensure even more rigorous protection of children against the harmful effects of the sun. The comments follow a study which has suggested that children ...
Apr 24, 2018
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Health
Tanners who use sprays and lotions less prone to get tattoos and piercings than sunbathers
People who often sunbathe or use tanning beds are more likely to try risky weight-loss methods and have cosmetic surgery, as well as get tattoos and piercings. But while people who seldom tan also may try unsafe diets and ...
Dec 4, 2017
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