DOCTOR IS IN: Long summer days bring sunshine and skin challenges Aug 11, 2009
9:16 am August 10, 2009, by The Doctor. BY CARL V. WASHINGTON JR., MD. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Sunlight May Cause Rash in Autoimmune Disease Aug 8, 2009
"One autoantibody specifically associated with dermatomyositis is called the anti-Mi-2 autoantibody and we know from our previous research that UV radiation increases levels of the Mi-2 protein that this autoantibody binds to." ... "More research is clearly needed to understand the potential links between UV radiation and the development of autoimmune diseases and autoantibodies in women," Miller said in the news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Sun May Trigger Autoimmune Diseases Aug 6, 2009
"We only found the association between UV exposure and dermatomyositis in women and not in men, and it could be that inherent differences in how women and men respond to UV radiation may play a role in the development of certain autoimmune diseases," he said. Other studies have shown that that female mice develop more skin inflammation after UV light exposure. (KIRO TV, WA)
An expert speaks about tomato blight Aug 5, 2009
If it s sunny, the UV radiation kills them pretty quick. We ve had so many days where it s cloudy, and winds can move long distances from one state to another. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Click to read: Alarm Bells Over Vitamin D Levels in Kids Aug 4, 2009
UV radiation is a carcinogen responsible for most of the estimated 1. 5 million skin cancers and the 8,000 deaths due to metastatic melanoma that occur annually in the United States. (CBS News -- Early Show)
UV radiation blinding rural folk: Study Aug 2, 2009
UV radiation blinding rural folk, finds study - Health - Health & Science - NEWS - The Times of India ... UV radiation blinding rural folk, finds study. (India Times, India)
Is your teen tanning? Aug 1, 2009
Yes, intense exposure to UV radiation does age your skin, may make you look orange, fake, and beds may not be the cleanest. For people with more western European skin (Italians, Spanish, Greeks, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Sun exposure may trigger certain autoimmune diseases in women Jul 31, 2009
The study, published in the August issue of Arthritis atism, is also the first to evaluate and find a possible UV radiation association in autoimmune diseases in women ... "We only found the association between UV exposure and dermatomyositis in women and not in men, and it could be that inherent differences in how women and men respond to UV radiation may play a role in the development of certain autoimmune diseases," said Dr. Miller ... "Patients with autoimmune diseases make a variety of... (EurekAlert!)
Tanning Beds: Lifetime of Regrets for Some Jul 31, 2009
Experts: Tanning Beds, UV Radiation a Carcinogen, Akin to Cigarettes, Arsenic ... Like the sun, tanning bulbs deliver UV radiation -- only these lights are much more concentrated. (ABC News)
City No. 2 for tanning salons, despite new cancer warnings Jul 30, 2009
Dr. Adrian Ormsby, a pathologist at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit who co-authored one study showing a connection between indoor tanning and melanoma, said the only way to absolutely prove the link would be to follow people for decades, because "you can get a dangerous dose of UV radiation when you're 18 or 19, but it may not manifest itself until you're past 50." ... One problem, she said, is that the UV radiation emitted by tanning salon machines varies widely, sometimes even within the same... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tanning Beds Get Highest Carcinogen Rating Jul 30, 2009
The genetic mutation caused by UV radiation has previously been attributed to UVB radiation alone ... These findings caused the agency to reclassify all UV radiation -- including UVA, UVB and UVC -- as carcinogenic to humans. (MEDLINEplus)
Tanning devices listed as carcinogenic Jul 30, 2009
Because welders are exposed to other harmful agents such as fumes we couldnt conclusively say UV radiation from arc welding causes melanomas of the eye, Professor Armstrong said. In the review all types of ionising radiation were classified as carcinogenic to humans, including radon gas, which seeps from soil and rocks, plutonium, radium, phosphorous-32 and radioiodines. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Study: Tanning Beds As Deadly As Arsenic Jul 29, 2009
Study: Tanning Beds And Other UV Radiation Deadly As Arsenic, Mustard Gas, Experts Say. Font size. (CBS News -- World)
Experts: Sunbeds raised to highest cancer risk Jul 29, 2009
Experts: Sunbeds placed in highest category of cancer risk_English_Xinhua. Experts: Sunbeds placed in highest category of cancer risk. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chemicals from leaky refrigerators threaten to worsen global warming Jul 21, 2009
The ozone layer protects the planet from harmful UV radiation. In 1987, governments signed the Montreal Protocol, agreeing to reduce CFCs. (Boston Globe)
DNA-damaged Cells Communicate With Neighbors To Let Them Know They're In Trouble Jul 15, 2009
The immune system, which destroys damaged cells (such as skin cells whose DNA has been exposed to UV radiation), is not perfect, she said. "Damaged cells that survive the activity of the immune system are sending out continuous danger signals to surrounding cells. That constant alarm drives inflammation, which helps drive aging." Campisi added, "Now we have a target to focus on that could stop those damaged cells from sending out the inflammatory signals.". (Science Daily)
SUN SEEKERS BEWARE - Indulge in summer fun, but take smart steps to avoid illness Jul 15, 2009
Coolness factor aside, they ll block damaging UV radiation. Name. (Missoulian, MT)
Enjoy the sun 'but be smart about it' Jul 11, 2009
Both Christy Childress and Sullivan recommend avoiding the tanning bed, which uses UV radiation to darken the skin and can be just as or more harmful to the skin than the sun ... "The girls that are coming in (The Face and Skin Center) now in their late 20s are having major collagen loss in their skin, and they're looking much older." Both Christy Childress and Sullivan recommend avoiding the tanning bed, which uses UV radiation to darken the skin and can be just as or more harmful to the skin... (The Clarion-Ledger)
By FRED TASKER / McClatchy Newspapers Jul 5, 2009
Dark-skinned people are less susceptible because the melanin that gives their skin its color absorbs UV radiation, Keri said, but they can still burn. What about tanning lotions that bronze the skin. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Researchers Zero In On Ozone With Fluorescent Solution That Detects Harmful Molecule In The Air And Body Jun 24, 2009
It is generated by certain electronic devices and also created from the reaction of high concentrations of pollution, such as car exhaust and UV radiation from the sun. Koide and his colleagues sought to create an easy method for people to test the ozone-level of their immediate indoor and outdoor environment; they suggest in their paper that people could wear a badge containing the probe. (Science Daily)
5 things you should know about summer eye safety Jun 17, 2009
Exposure to UV radiation can harm your eyes and vision just as it can your skin, which makes wearing proper sunglasses important. While unprotected UV exposure over short periods of time has been shown to only cause temporary eye irritation, small amounts of UV exposure to eyes over many years may increase chances of developing a cataract and may cause damage to the retina, which is usually irreversible. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Dangers of Tanning Jun 2, 2009
The best way to prevent skin cancer is to avoid exposure to UV radiation ... Skin cancer is not the only risk associated with exposure to UV radiation ... Additionally, exposure to UV radiation increases the chance of cataracts and other diseases of the eyes and can suppress the immune system (American Cancer Society, 2008). (Suite101.com)
Impact Of The Sun While Sailboardin... May 23, 2009
Impact Of The Sun While Sailboarding. Impact Of The Sun While Sailboarding. (Suite101.com)
Officials stop Greenpeace activists at FutureGen site May 22, 2009
Jim1969 wrote on May 21, 2009 10:03 AM:" It doesn't matter what kind of power plant is going to be built. People will find something wrong with it. Build a wind farm and people will complain about the "noise of the turbines" or how ugly they are or how the harm birds. A solar plant and someone will say something about it increasing UV radiation or some such BS. If someone was to develop a real zero energy machine that sold for $1 and was the size of a direct TV dish and had to be mounted on the... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Experts offer tips for sun safety all summer long May 18, 2009
According to the company's Web site, a regular T-shirt only blocks about 50 percent of UV radiation, and many other types of summer-weight clothing block even less. Clothing that provides more protection is tightly knit to prevent radiation from getting to skin, Madsen said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Young pay unexpected price for 'healthy' tan May 18, 2009
Studies have demonstrated that exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning damages the DNA in the skin cells. Also excessive exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning can lead to skin aging, immune suppression, and eye damage, including cataracts and ocular melanoma. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Could Sun-Protective Clothing Replace Sunscreen? May 14, 2009
Could Sun-Protective Clothing Replace Sunscreen. Could Sun-Protective Clothing Replace Sunscreen. (Scientific American)
Put on Your Broccoli: Juice Better Than Sunscreen May 13, 2009
Treatment with this broccoli sprout extract might be another protective measure that alleviates the skin damage caused by UV radiation and thereby decreases our long-term risk of developing cancer, said Dr. Paul Talalay, co-leader of the study. The chemical sulforaphane is found in cruciferous vegetables including cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale, but the highest amounts are found in broccoli sprouts. (Newsmax)
Keep your skin healthy May 8, 2009
It is also important to note that the use of tanning beds does increase one s risk of skin cancer because of the damaging UV radiation that they emit. Although most moles never become cancerous, people with a large number of moles are at higher risk for developing melanoma. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Antioxidant Found In Berries, Other Foods Prevents UV Skin Damage That Leads To Wrinkles Apr 28, 2009
First, as expected, the mice exposed to UV radiation without the ellagic acid treatment developed wrinkles and thickening of the skin. Second, as hypothesized, the exposed mice that received topical application of ellagic acid showed reduced wrinkle formation. (Science Daily)
Well Water May Increase Bladder Cancer Risk Apr 28, 2009
Researchers will present data about the relationship between bladder cancer and certain ecologic factors including water source and UV radiation levels at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) ... Researchers also identified solar UV radiation as the best predictor of bladder cancer incidence and mortality in men, and solar UV radiation and smoking as the best predictors of incidence and mortality in women ... The study compared bladder cancer incidence... (Newsmax)
To sun, or not to sun? Apr 20, 2009
UV radiation from the sun can damage not only the skin of your eyelids, but also the clear outer parts of the eye -- the cornea and conjunctiva. UV exposure also contributes to the development of certain types of cataracts. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Can life thrive around a red dwarf star? Apr 10, 2009
However, they have strong magnetic activity, which makes them relatively bright in X-rays and UV radiation and causes them to flare frequently ... Several times per day flares shoot off the star, causing the UV radiation to jump by 100 to 10,000 times normal. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Wonder cleaner Apr 7, 2009
It is argued that ground-level ozone is unstable and will break into oxygen before it has any chance to migrate to the stratosphere (10 to 48km above sea level) to form the beneficial ozone layer that prevents harmful UV radiation from reaching the Earth. Also, ground-level ozone (it results when nitrogen oxides and organic gases, emitted by automobiles and industrial sources, react with air) is a toxic gas and irritant, and causes smog. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
NASA: SUN QUIETEST 'IN CENTURY'... Apr 2, 2009
Sunspots are planet-sized islands of magnetism on the surface of the sun; they are sources of solar flares, coronal mass ejections and intense UV radiation. Plotting sunspot counts, Schwabe saw that peaks of solar activity were always followed by valleys of relative calma clockwork pattern that has held true for more than 200 years. (The Drudge Report)
'Computer tan' website scores hit Mar 29, 2009
What they get is warning about the dangers of UV radiation. Skin cancer is the most common form of the disease in young adults. (BBC News -- UK)
Indian scientists discover new bacteria Mar 27, 2009
NEW DELHI, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Indian scientists have found micro-organisms called extremophiles, that can survive boiling water and UV radiation, local tabloid Mail Today reported Thursday. The scientists discovered these 40 kilometers above the Earth' s surface, said the report. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ozone: New Simulation Shows Consequences Of A World Without Earth's Natural Sunscreen Mar 20, 2009
DNA-mutating UV radiation is up 650 percent, with likely harmful effects on plants, animals and human skin cancer rates ... Ozone is Earth's natural sunscreen, absorbing and blocking most of the incoming UV radiation from the sun and protecting life from DNA-damaging radiation ... UV radiation causes CFCs and similar bromine compounds in the stratosphere to break up into elemental chlorine and bromine that readily destroy ozone molecules. (Science Daily)
Transcriptional Factor SOX9 Renders Melanomas Sensitive To Retinoic Acid And Stops Tumor Growth Mar 11, 2009
11, 2009) Melanomas are often resistant to standard cancer therapies such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and retinoic acid (RA). Given the lack of available treatments for melanoma, the prognosis for patients is often poor. (Science Daily)
More tanningsalons than Starbucks? Mar 10, 2009
With all the studies and surveys and research linking UV radiation with skin cancer risks, one might think the sun would have set on the good old-fashioned fake and bake ... According to the American Academy of Dermatology, studies have also shown that excessive exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning leads to skin aging, immune suppression and eye damage, including cataracts and ocular melanoma ... Why are so many people still tanning, especially with all the evidence regarding the... (MSNBC -- Health)
Top Ten Healthy Things to Do for Yo... Mar 6, 2009
UV radiation is harmful to the eyes and can cause cataracts ... Then wear your sunglasses year round UV radiation on the ski slopes is just as harmful as UV radiation on your favorite stretch of beach. (Suite101.com)
Be well: Can coffee ward off skin cancer? Mar 2, 2009
Researchers based at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, including senior investigator Dr. Paul Nghiem, wanted to directly test whether caffeine could protect human skin cells from UV radiation. Researchers placed one group of cultured human skin cells in a caffeine bath and then exposed them to UV.. (Boston Globe)
Recoat of Many Colors Feb 25, 2009
Aluminum coatings reflect UV radiation, reducing rooftop temperatures, premature aging and building cooling loads. The quality of these products is measured by the aluminum content, expressed as 1, 2, or 3 pounds of aluminum paste per gallon. (RealtyTimes)
Enhanced skin cancer risk linked to defects in cellular aging controls Feb 23, 2009
Public release date: 23-Feb-2009. Contact: Donna Perry. (EurekAlert!)
Alien life 'may exist among us' Feb 18, 2009
In this case, we must begin trawling the world's most inhospitable environments - deserts, salt lakes, and areas of high pressure, temperature or UV radiation. "We could have a 'mission to Earth'. There's a big long list of places we could be looking," observed Professor Davies. (BBC News -- Science)
What not to do when in trouble Feb 14, 2009
Many materials are treated to protect against UV radiation, but just a normal cotton layer can spare you a blister. Also, water evaporates from the skin slower when insulated with clothing. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Astronomers Spot Cosmic Dust Fountain Feb 7, 2009
The trouble is that the very luminous central star in the Red Rectangle is not hot enough to produce the required UV radiation, Witt said, so he and his colleagues set out to find it. It turned out neither star in the binary system is the source of the UV radiation, but rather the hot, inner region of the disk swirling around the secondary, which reaches temperatures near 20,000 degrees. (Science Daily)
NASA gadget may predict if cataract is brewing Feb 7, 2009
When other proteins get damaged by the sun's UV radiation or cigarette smoke or aging alpha-crystallins literally scoop them up before they can stick together and clog the lens. But we're born with a certain amount of alpha-crystallin. (MSNBC -- Health)
Are We Bringing Our Germs to Mars? Feb 7, 2009
Once on Mars, it's possible that bacteria shielded by the structure of the spacecraft from the harsh Martian UV radiation could stay alive, in dormancy, for hundreds of thousands of years ... The real challenge will occur if and when humans set foot on Mars or any other planet and begin establishing a more permanent presence, especially if we explore beneath the surface, out of the reach of the sterilizing solar UV radiation. (Time.com)
