#Skin cancer

Author: Evan Fleischer / Source: Big Think A new study is out suggesting that the taller you are, the more at risk you are of certain types of cancers. The reason for this is a surprisingly simple one: you have more cells. 18 of 23 studied cancers saw a relation between height and cancer risk.

Author: Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn / Source: did you know? Here’s something you may not realize – skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the States. It makes sense: your skin is your largest organ, and it regenerates on a regular basis, which leaves more room for mutations. But, also,

Author: Bryan Clark / Source: The Next Web Vipul Bansal didn’t believe he was getting enough vitamin D. He’s not alone. Although figures vary wildly, somewhere between 10 and 80 percent of Americans are vitamin D deficient. Bansal, Professor of Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science at

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, summer has just ended and most people will probably forget sunscreen for the next 9 months. This commenter, however, thinks we need to delete it from our lives altogether. “SPF causes cancer,” the mystery person said. Now let’s ignore the fact that SPF

Author: Mikey Rox / Source: Wise Bread Sunscreen is the first line of defense against sun exposure — we all know that — but how else can we protect ourselves from an increased risk of skin cancer during the summer months, and beyond? Consider these helpful tips for protecting yourself against