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Sunbathing can help prevent more than 25 chronic diseases and save billions
The health of people in Britain is being put at risk by official policy that discourages sunbathing and promotes use of sunblock products. The cost of disease caused by insufficient exposure to sunlight and consequent deficiency of vitamin D is estimated to be billions of pounds per year in... view more (2004-06-28)

Why do we stick to our bad habits?
Why do we ignore public warnings and advertisements about the dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, overeating, stressing out and otherwise persist in habits and behaviours that we know aren't good for us?   view more (2006-11-07)

Sunlight prevents cancer - SunSmart recommendations risk health
The health of the public is being put at risk by recommendations to cover up and stay out of the sun in the UK. These recommendations, which are part of Cancer Research UK's SunSmart programme, increase the risk of several types of cancer, and may also increase deaths from melanoma, the most... view more (2005-03-22)

Designed peptides: Candidates for the treatment of cancer, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders
Chemists at the University of Arizona have developed modified versions of naturally occurring peptide hormones that could be key to novel treatments of a variety of diseases, including eating disorders (anorexia, obesity), diabetes, sexual dysfunction and skin cancer.   view more (2005-09-01)

Ozone layer decline leveling off, according to new study
A new global study involving long-term data from satellites and ground stations indicates Earth's ozone layer, while still severely depleted following decades of thinning from industrial chemicals in the atmosphere, is no longer in decline.   view more (2005-08-30)

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