Experts suggest moderation in the sun as temperatures rise Jul 17, 2008
Dennis recommends keeping well-hydrated to limit the effect of heat and using a sun block lotion with a high sun protection factor to protect against harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun. If a person begins to experience heat exhaustion clammy skin, body temperature of 103 degrees, rapid pulse and shallow breathing get him or her into the shade, give him a half glass of cool water or a sports beverage every 15 minutes, remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet towels to the... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Dogs and Sunburn Jul 16, 2008
Yet, not all dog owners realize that their pets, just like people, need protection from the ultraviolet rays. How Do Dogs Sunburn. (Suite101.com)
Vitamin D: Builds Bones And Much More Jul 16, 2008
The body produces vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet rays, but many people need a supplement to reach recommended levels. Many multivitamins contain vitamin D. This nutrient also can be purchased alone or combined with calcium. (Science Daily)
Sun Protection Hats Help Shield Against Melanoma Jul 15, 2008
A hat with a minimum 2 ; inch brim that extends all around the hat will help guard against the sun's ultraviolet rays and provide adequate sun protection for the neck, face and ears. Baseball caps and visors shade the face but leave neck, lower face, and ears exposed. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
A focus on health and the air Jul 15, 2008
The ozone in the upper atmosphere protects us from the sun s harmful ultraviolet rays, while the ozone in the ground level atmosphere harms us. Ground-level ozone generally forms in the day time hours during the summer months as a result of pollutants released into the air by automobiles, power plants, chemical plants, and other sources. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
EU urges holidaymakers to be safe in the sun Jul 14, 2008
Ultraviolet rays from the sun are the leading cause of skin cancer with one in every three cancers diagnosed as the skin variety, the Skin Cancer Foundation says. "Our message to consumers this summer is very clear: be sun-smart this summer and seek protection," EU Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou said in a statement. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS Jul 13, 2008
Learn about sun damage and how the affects of ultraviolet rays can be prevented. Learn make-up skills. (Burlington Union, MA)
Aging woes by the handful Jul 13, 2008
"Hands get a lifetime cumulative exposure to ultraviolet rays, more than other places on the body," he says. "But there are simple things people can do.". (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Awnings dress up your house in a cool way Jul 13, 2008
Awnings also block out ultraviolet rays. O'Brien's awning is retractable, the most popular type for homes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Museum exhibit asks: Are we so different? Jul 13, 2008
Scientists say that as our human ancestors developed more sweat glands and shed body hair, they also acquired permanently dark skin to deal with higher levels of ultraviolet rays near the equator. When humans migrated away from the equator, natural selection favored lighter skin, which allowed more vitamin D-forming ultraviolet rays to penetrate the skin. (New Haven Register, CT)
Are You Getting Burned by Your Sunscreen? Jul 13, 2008
SUNDAY, July 13 (HealthDay News) -- Sunscreens are one of the most popular protections people use as the summer sun rises high and threatens to burn their skin with harmful ultraviolet rays. Sunburns are not only painful, they can lead to skin cancer, the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States. (Health-Finder)
UV index high during Portland sunny days Jul 8, 2008
But you need to protect yourself from the dangerous ultraviolet rays. And if you re only thinking of your skin, you could be in trouble. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Never Dull: Catching fireflies is a summer tradition Jul 7, 2008
In other words, they produce cold light with no ultraviolet rays, making for a very efficient light. Only 4 percent of the energy is wasted as heat, compared to about 90 percent wasted energy in an ordinary incandescent light. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Summer Skin Beauty Essentials Jul 5, 2008
Do double duty - hide imperfections and be protected from the sun's ultraviolet rays. The Body Shop's Flawless Skin Protecting Foundation with SPF 25 is an innovative cream-to-powder foundation that provides medium to full coverage. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Say no to melanoma Jul 4, 2008
LOADING Jul 04, 2008 - 04:05:59 CDT By CRYSTAL R. REIDBismarck Tribune The exposure to potentially cancer-causing ultraviolet rays this holiday is very high, according to the National Weather Service. And that's something local melanoma survivor Pam Emmil wants to warn sun-seekers about. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Healthy Start - Get out for fun, safe play Jul 2, 2008
Ultraviolet rays are strongest and most harmful during midday; just a few serious sunburns can increase a child s risk of skin cancer later in life. Protect your child s skin by using sunscreen and finding shady places to play. (Missoulian, MT)
Chemical Or Organic? Choose Your Sunscreen Jul 1, 2008
The harmful Ultraviolet rays that support skin tanning and are also a prime cause of raised skin cancer risk- are strong throughout the day, even in scarce sunshine, warn experts. Sunburn, often thought to the guiding term to monitor excess UV exposure, is actually not so. (TheMedGuru)
Dark side of the sun Jun 29, 2008
After the many warnings about the dangers of the sun's ultraviolet rays, some people still aren't getting the message ... "I never realized how dangerous ultraviolet rays are.". (Houston Chronicle)
Genetic test determines those at risk for melanoma Jun 27, 2008
-- Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when you are most likely to be exposed to the ultraviolet rays that damage and age your skin. -- Seek shade when you can't avoid the sun. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Strange Medical Facts Jun 26, 2008
Modern autoclaves work on similar principles but may use dry or steam heat, gas or ultraviolet rays. The heat method works by operating at temperatures higher than boiling point for times of around a half hour. (Suite101.com)
Sun Damaged Skin Can Be Repaired Jun 26, 2008
The sun's ultraviolet rays, called UVA and UVB, are damaging to skin. All skin types will suffer some type of damage when exposed to the sun's UV radiation and even if you don't get sunburned, overexposure to these rays can cause skin cancer and other problems. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Take care to block the sun’s rays Jun 25, 2008
Ultraviolet rays also accelerate the breakdown of collagen and elastin, causing the skin to become thin and not as elastic. Do people use too much sunscreen, at the risk. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lack of vitamin D linked to deaths Jun 25, 2008
Possible reasons include decreased outdoor activities, air pollution and, as people age, a decline in the skin's ability to produce vitamin D from ultraviolet rays, the study authors said. Some doctors believe overuse of sunscreen lotions has contributed, and say just 10 to 15 minutes daily in the sun without sunscreen is safe and enough to ensure adequate vitamin D, although there's no consensus on that. (CNN -- Law)
Vitamin D Abnormalities Jun 21, 2008
Ultraviolet rays in sunlight convert this molecule into pre-vitamin D. From there, it goes to the liver to be hydroxylated, forming 25-hydroxyvitamin D. This product in turn goes to the kidney to undergo one more hydroxylation reaction and produce 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. This is the active form of vitamin D.. Active vitamin D proceeds to raise the blood calcium level in two ways. (Suite101.com)
Texas Oncology Urges Texans to 'Save Your Skin' Jun 19, 2008
"Prevention starts by knowing what the risk factors are and taking measures to protect against ultraviolet rays," said Texas Oncology's Bhandari ... For example, people who work outdoors are susceptible to high exposure to ultraviolet rays. (PR Newswire)
June 18 Ford e-News Jun 19, 2008
Panoramic glass roof that filters 90 percent of the sun's heat-generating infrared rays and 96 percent of burn-causing ultraviolet rays with the relative effectiveness of SPF 50 sunscreen. Um. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ozone threat to India Jun 15, 2008
It absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Widespread use of household and commercial aerosols, containing mainly chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), till the late 1990s, led to significant ozone depletion, putting the public health at risk. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Environmental Catch-22?: Mending Ozone Hole May Worsen Climate Change Jun 14, 2008
Decades of chemical pollution have damaged the ozone layer of the upper atmosphere that shields Earth from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays, each summer eating a hole over the South Pole that expands to nearly the size of Antarctica. But since 1996, when an international treaty banned the culprit chemical refrigerants and propellants (known as CFCs, or chlorofluorocarbons), the size of the seasonal tear has been shrinking and scientists predict it may stop forming by the end of... (Scientific American)
Town Lake dams will cost $22 million to replace Jun 13, 2008
Ryan said the ultraviolet rays and heat were breaking down the rubber dams. The city inspects the dams about once a month and repaired two tears in 2002. (AZCentral)
Gamma rays: The incredible, hulking reality Jun 12, 2008
Past the red end of the rainbow, where wavelengths get longer, are infrared rays, microwaves and radio waves, while beyond violet lie the shorter wavelengths of ultraviolet rays, X-rays and, finally, gamma rays. A gamma ray packs at least 10,000 times more energy than a visible light ray. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Beware the ultraviolet Jun 12, 2008
The sun emits harmful ultraviolet rays (UV-A and UV-B), which cannot be seen. Long-term, unprotected exposure to these UV rays causes up to 90 percent of all skin cancer. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Exposure to the sun in the Northwest requires a balancing act for good health Jun 11, 2008
By now, nearly everyone knows that exposure to ultraviolet rays in sunlight raises a person's risk for skin cancer. And more UV rays filter down in summer to our skins -- many of them, in Oregon, light white and extra sensitive to sun damage. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Sunless tanning Jun 11, 2008
So how do you have that desirable tan and save your skin from those harmful ultraviolet rays. For the past few years I have been (better late than never. (iAfrica.com)
Caring For Scuba Equipment Jun 9, 2008
The sun is another big destroyer of equipment as the ultraviolet rays act against nearly everything. Storing Scuba Equipment. (Suite101.com)
Conn. Facing Days Of Heat, Humidity, Polluted Air Jun 8, 2008
Ozone exists naturally in a layer of the Earth's upper atmosphere known as the stratosphere, where it shields the Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. However, ozone found close to the Earth's surface, called ground-level ozone, is a component of smog and a harmful pollutant. (FOX61, CT)
Kids' Low Vitamin D Worries Doctors Jun 4, 2008
The sun is the best source of vitamin D; ultraviolet rays trigger its production in the skin. Parents routinely cover young children with sunscreen, blankets or additional layers of clothing to protect them from harmful UV rays, so children may not have enough sun exposure to produce sufficient levels of vitamin D.. (ABC News)
Skin Defects Set Off Alarm With Widespread And Potentially Harmful Effects Jun 2, 2008
(May 22, 2007) Ultraviolet rays can be harmful to our skin and pave the way to the onset of skin cancers. Researchers have now demonstrated that the caspase-14 protein -- whose function has been unknown up to now. (Science Daily)
Anti-Wrinkle Creams Jun 1, 2008
Ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun form free radicals (unstable molecules in our system) that damage skin and break down elasticity. Stopping damage before it starts is the best weapon in , as not everyone wants to grow old gracefully. (Suite101.com)
Study backs vitamin D in cancer fight Jun 1, 2008
Vitamin D is found in food and supplements and is made by the body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. It is necessary for bone health. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Danger Increases as Utah's UV Index Rises May 31, 2008
Ultraviolet rays assault skin even on the cloudiest or coldest of days. "UV can be just as intense a day in April as it can be in August," said Luke Hall-Jordan, an outreach and education specialist with the Environmental Protection Agency. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Eyes Need Protection From Sun, Too May 30, 2008
The same ultraviolet rays that cause skin cancer can also damage our eyes, Early Show 00004000 medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay explained Friday ... Good sunglasses are the ones that protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Middle school student wins sun safety poster contest May 24, 2008
Jessica s colorful sketch is geared to help young women realize how ultraviolet rays in a tanning bed are harmful and why they should not spend long periods in the sun without any protective lotion or long sleeve clothing. I tried to come up with some good ideas for a poster, Jessica said. (Weymouth News, MA)
Army Earth Day offers ideas for going green May 23, 2008
Also at the event, children learned about the Commissary's eco-friendly cloth bags, protecting their skin from ultraviolet rays, recycling, eco-friendly light bulbs and more. Debbie Hazelback, environmental protection specialist for the Directorate of Logistics and Public Works, organized the event. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Wood is nice but not best insulator May 23, 2008
It would be a good idea to install clear window film on the storm door glass to block the sun's ultraviolet rays. The highest-quality and most attractive (and expensive) wood doors are often made of solid hardwood. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Get some sun...really May 20, 2008
A fat-soluble vitamin produced when ultraviolet rays strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis. Vitamin D also is naturally present in a few foods, including tuna, eggs, fortified milk and cod liver oil. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Vitamin D deficiency linked to breast cancer in new study May 16, 2008
The chief source for vitamin D is sun exposure, since the ultraviolet rays of the sun trigger vitamin D synthesis within the human body ... ultraviolet rays of the sun. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Low Vitamin D linked to breast cancer May 16, 2008
Does my skin absorb enough ultraviolet rays to produce sufficient vitamin D. A: In most cases, no. And some experts believe this may be one reason blacks have higher rates of cancer than whites. (USA Today)
Newsweek: Doctors worry about 'tanorexics' May 13, 2008
Buoyed by research that links low levels of vitamin D (which the skin naturally makes when exposed without sunscreen to ultraviolet rays from the sun) to higher risks of cancer, heart disease and autoimmune disorders, the (ITA) sees an opportunity to recast the public's view of tanning. Even though is the most diagnosed cancer in the country, the trade group is trying to make the case in TV and newspaper ads, as well as on two new Web sites, that UV rays prevent cancer rather than cause it. (MSNBC -- Health)
Waste Water Treatment: Oxidation Of Contaminants As If They Got Burnt In The Water Itself May 13, 2008
Notable amongst the oxidation techniques studied, was the FENTON reagent (a mixture of iron salts and hydrogen peroxide) and the combination of hydrogen peroxide with ultraviolet rays. The research team finally started the verification stage: We tested the previously described degradation models in water dumped by companies in the area in order to check the efficacy of the oxidants in the destruction of these key contaminants , pointed out Dr. Lombra;a. (Science Daily)
Ready, set -- squirrel's ears! May 9, 2008
Toss in one week for hardening off plants (gradually getting indoor-grown plants accustomed to the drying winds and the frying ultraviolet rays of the outdoors) and you can see the urgency. We have two weeks to get what we need. (Anchorage Daily News)
Viewpoint: Been there, done that: please dont May 8, 2008
I said goodbye to sunbathing and harmful ultraviolet rays. Fortunately, pale complexions are fashionable once again. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Drug's delay is setback for many May 7, 2008
It hits a quarter of its victims in the prime of life -- under age 40 -- and it's one of the few cancers whose incidence is exploding as a result of high exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. CONTINUED 1. (NJ.com -- Times)
Are There Missing Pieces to the Human Genome Project? May 6, 2008
These mutations can be caused when a child's genome is being made (by cutting and pasting their parents' codes together) or by errors in repairing DNA damage, which is typically caused by environmental factors such as ultraviolet rays and smoke inhalation. The researchers took DNA samples from the blood of eight individuals: four Africans, two Asians and two Europeans. (Scientific American)
Five questions on ... protecting skin from the sun May 4, 2008
It's important to protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet rays whether you're walking, biking, fishing, gardening, swimming, picnicking, taking in a ballgame or just driving on a sunny day with the windows down or even up. Understanding the following suncare terms will help you decide which products are best for you. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Some Lip Gloss May Promote Cancer May 4, 2008
Here's the theory: Some dermatologists have said that the translucent sheen helps ultraviolet rays penetrate the already fragile skin of the lips -- thereby increasing your risk ... Dr. Kevin Cooper, chairman of the dermatology department at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, explains that any increased penetration of ultraviolet rays would be due to "enhanced optical passage" of the dangerous rays. (ABC News)
A focus on health and the air May 3, 2008
The ozone in the upper atmosphere protects us from the sun s harmful ultraviolet rays, while the ozone in the ground level atmosphere harms us. Ground-level ozone generally forms in the day time hours during the summer months as a result of pollutants released into the air by automobiles, power plants, chemical plants, and other sources. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Experts: Watch for climate flaws in fixes May 2, 2008
But Tilmes knew that volcanic eruptions also temporarily thin the ozone layer, which protects people, plants and animals from the most dangerous ultraviolet rays from the sun. So she and colleagues calculated the effect of suggested sulfate injections and concluded that the result, over the next few decades, would be to destroy between one-fourth to three-fourths of the ozone layer above the Arctic. (MSNBC -- Environment)
No approval to tint given, explains JPJ May 2, 2008
He explained that all newly-registered vehicles had been affixed with tint films that could filter ultraviolet rays up to 20. Zairi said the JPJ standard for tinting is 70% for the front and 50% for the side and rear windows of a vehicle. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks May 2, 2008
It's the shine that attracts ultraviolet rays, but sunscreen base can help, expert says ... SATURDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Shiny lip balms and glosses may attract ultraviolet rays and increase the risk of skin cancer, warns a dermatologist at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. (MEDLINEplus)
Report Confirms Ozone Pollution Can Kill May 2, 2008
The report looks at ground-level ozone, a component of smog, as opposed to the ozone found in the high atmosphere, which protects the Earth from ultraviolet rays. Ozone is a form of oxygen formed by the reaction of sunlight on air containing other pollutants such as hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide. (MEDLINEplus)
Choosing a Safe Playground Apr 22, 2008
Protecting children from harmful ultraviolet rays while they are young is a key strategy in preventing skin cancer in adults. Choose Age Appropriate Activities. (Suite101.com)
Cool shades. But do they actually work? Apr 21, 2008
But when choosing sunglasses, the primary consideration should be how well they protect the peepers from ultraviolet rays that can cause eye diseases and permanent eye damage -- not to mention skin-related conditions such as malignant melanoma, sunburn and premature wrinkling around the eyes. "We are approaching the summer season, and most people love to get that summer glow and tan," said Dr. Lawrence Gipson, an eye surgeon, ophthalmologist and owner of NeoVision eyesight centers in Shadyside,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Don't let summer tan turn ugly Apr 21, 2008
Nearly year-round sunshine is why many choose to live and vacation in the desert Southwest, but overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause serious health problems, experts caution. While some prefer to take advantage of outdoor activities, everyone needs to protect their skin with a broad-spectrum sunscreen to avoid the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays, advised Dr. Peggy Agin, a cell and molecular biologist for Schering Plough Corp., a pharmaceutical company that makes sunscreen and... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Vitamin D in brain function Apr 21, 2008
g., fatty fish), and is also added to fortified milk, but our supply typically comes mostly from exposure to ultraviolet rays (UV) in sunlight. UV from the sun converts a biochemical in the skin to vitamin D, which is then metabolized to calcitriol, its active form and an important hormone. (EurekAlert!)
Largest telescope would be out of this world Apr 17, 2008
University of Colorado researchers are testing the film's durability by exposing it to harsh ultraviolet rays, as well as the extreme temperatures like that of boiling water and super-cold liquid nitrogen. The film antennas would be rolled up and then unrolled for deployment across 30 miles of lunar surface, arrayed in one thousand stations containing one hundred antennas each. (MSNBC -- Technology)
