News tagged with sun protection
Wallowing in mud is more than just temperature control
(PhysOrg.com) -- While it is well accepted knowledge that pigs wallow in mud in order to regulate body temperature and keep cool, a new study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science shows that the wa ...
May 02, 2011 |
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Some color shades offer better protection against sun’s ultraviolet rays
Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays -- but rather not pay premium prices for sun-protective clothing -- should think blue and red, rather than yellow. ...
Oct 14, 2009 |
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Effectiveness of vitamin D, fish oil to be studied
Two dietary supplements -- vitamin D and fish oil -- will soon undergo a five-year test of their effectiveness in lowering the rates of several major diseases. Since nearly all African-Americans are deficient in vitamin D, ...
Jul 02, 2009 |
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Most African-American Adults Skip Sun Protection, Study Suggests
Only about 31 percent of African-American adults engage in at least one form of sun protection behavior such as wearing a hat, while 63 percent never use sunscreen, according to a new study.
Feb 02, 2010 |
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Sun-safe pool policies appear related to sun safety behaviors among pool staff
The social environment at swimming pools appears to be related to sun safety behaviors of outdoor pool staff, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Feb 16, 2009 |
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New sunglasses can also be used for 3-D viewing
With the hit movie "Avatar" creating a buzz around 3-D entertainment, a California company is touting what it believes are the first 3-D glasses which can also double as sunglasses.
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Jan 10, 2010 |
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