News tagged with uvb rays

Study reveals novel mechanism by which UVA contributes to photoaging of skin

A study conducted by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) provides new evidence that longwave ultraviolet light (UVA) induces a protein that could result in premature skin aging. The findings demonstrate ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Apr 25, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Screening the sun: We still need to cover up, researchers say

(Medical Xpress)—Covering up and staying out of the sun for prolonged periods of time, especially in the middle of the day, is still the best way to protect ourselves from damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation, ...

Cancer Nov 20, 2012 | 3 / 5 (1) | 1

More evidence that caffeine lowers risk of skin cancer

There might be a time when instead of just drinking that morning cup of coffee you lather it on your skin as a way of preventing harmful sun damage or skin cancer.

Cancer Aug 15, 2011 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0 |

Relief from red, itchy skin: Unraveling the secrets of vitamin D

Vitamin D helps to reduce the inflammation associated with psoriasis, a common skin condition that causes red, itchy patches on the skin, shows a new study.

Medical research May 12, 2011 | not rated yet | 0