UV rays may boost health in low-sunlight countries, study finds
The health benefits of spending time in the sun could outweigh the risks for those living in areas with limited sunshine, a study suggests.
Aug 14, 2024
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Biological Phenomena: News and Research on Sunlight
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Exploring the health impacts of climate change on the endocrine system
In a new study, endocrinologists and researchers from the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) at the University of Oxford, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the William Harvey Research ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Researcher sees promise in new treatment for common skin cancer
Extreme heat and plenty of sunshine is a given for Atlanta, especially this summer. In June, there were nearly 285 hours of sunshine, and it's on track for more rays this month, according to U.S. Climate Data.
Jul 30, 2024
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As temperatures rise, so does risk for heat-related illness
As extreme heat sweeps the nation, millions of people are expected to face abnormally hot weather this summer. When the temperatures rise and humidity increases, so does the heat index, which is how hot it feels to the human ...
Jul 15, 2024
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New study finds 40% of cancer cases and almost half of all deaths in the US linked to modifiable risk factors
A study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 ...
Jul 11, 2024
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What really happens when you get a sunburn? Cell injury researcher explains
It's understandable—you were having too much fun splashing around in the pool to even consider stopping the fun to get out and go about the incredibly un-fun task of reapplying sunscreen. Next thing you know, you're reaching ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Sunscreen has a shelf life and other facts to know
Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can ruin a new bottle?
Jul 5, 2024
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High fail rate for melanoma self-checks increasing cancer risk, new study finds
Australians are unable to recognize malignant melanomas on their own skin, calling into question the effectiveness of national self-detection guidelines, according to new Southern Cross University research.
Jul 3, 2024
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Be sun savvy, protect yourself from skin cancer
Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause skin damage in as little as 15 minutes. Prolonged exposure and damage can lead to various forms of skin cancer, many of which, thankfully, are preventable.
Jun 19, 2024
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Research reveals that more people died from hot or cold weather conditions than COVID-19 in parts of UK
Research has highlighted how weather extremes worsened by climate change are now a major national public health threat.
May 23, 2024
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