Posts Tagged ‘melanoma’

Tanning found to protect against melanoma

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

Tanning found to protect against melanoma by releasing tumor suppressor protein

There may be a relationship between the process that causes the body to tan and its defenses against skin cancer, according to a study conducted by scientists from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and published in “Cell.” Tanning has actually been found to prevent cancer tumors.

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Sunlight and Melanoma - The Surprising Connection

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Sunlight may be the best thing for melanoma. That’s right, in spite of what you’ve been reading, the sun doesn’t cause melanoma, in fact, it’s actually good for you, as many studies have indicated.

Now two more studies are showing the benefits of the sun. Needless to say, this news has left scientists and dermatologists scratching their heads. After all, what else is there to do when what you’ve been preaching to the masses–that sunlight causes cancer and will kill you–ends up being flat out wrong?

Read the rest of this article: The Weston A. Price Foundation