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Pale-Skinned? Vitamin D Supplements May Be In Order!

By Better Health Research News Desk • Oct 4th, 2011 • Category: Health News, Skin Problems

Research has consistently shown that one of the most bio-available forms of vitamin D – the type synthesized in skin after exposure to sunlight, known as D3 – is not necessarily easy to get every day.

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Some Men Need To Take More Vitamin D Supplements

By Better Health Research News Desk • Sep 20th, 2011 • Category: Health News, Skin Problems

Led by professor Adam Murphy, the authors determined that African-American men who live in cloudy regions are 3.5 times more likely than their Caucasian counterparts to have a vitamin D deficiency.

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Sunlight May Boost Vitamin D Content In Mushrooms

By Better Health Research News Desk • Sep 9th, 2011 • Category: Health News, Skin Problems

If you worry that you’re not getting enough vitamin D, you may have tried drinking fortified milk or taking dietary supplements.

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Researchers Investigate Vitamin Levels, Skin Health Link

By Better Health Research News Desk • Aug 17th, 2011 • Category: Health News, Skin Problems

Individuals who take herbal supplements often do so in order to ensure that they get enough vitamin D in their diets, since there are few natural foods that contain the nutrient.

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Tansy May Treat Herpes-Related Skin Problems

By Better Health Research News Desk • May 10th, 2011 • Category: Health News, Skin Problems

Plant extracts may be able to reduce inflammation or prevent oxidative damage. Recently, researchers announced that a specific plant derivative may be able to something else entirely – namely, treat herpes.

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Tanning May Deliver More Than Vitamin D

By Better Health Research News Desk • Mar 31st, 2011 • Category: Health News, Skin Problems

Now, a group of scientists at Indiana University School of Medicine are saying that tanning may cause a rare disease in those with medication-related skin conditions.

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Sunlight Exposure May Affect How The Body Processes Medication

By Better Health Research News Desk • Mar 21st, 2011 • Category: Health News, Skin Problems

Research performed at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has determined that the amount of sunlight a person gets may be directly related to levels of drugs in the blood.

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Olive Oil Doubles As Facial Moisturizer

By Better Health Research News Desk • Feb 15th, 2011 • Category: Health News, Male Libido, Skin Problems

Besides being good for the heart, the liver and the metabolism, experts suggest that olive oil may also be good for the skin. An article in the Wall Street Journal suggests laving the face with the natural moisturizer for smoother, firmer skin.

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Eating Carotenoid-Rich Produce May Make Facial Color More Alluring, Scientists Say

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jan 10th, 2011 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News, Skin Problems

Psychologists at St. Andrews and Bristol Universities have found that eating foods that contain high levels of carotenoids may increase an individual’s perceived attractiveness.

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Discover The Importance Of Adequate Vitamin D Levels

By Peyton Posey Kennedy • Jan 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Bone Strength, Health Articles, Heart Health, Joint Health, Memory Problems, Monday Edition Archive, Skin Problems

Once upon a time, you could get an abundance of vitamin D just by sitting or working out in the sun for a moderate amount of time each day. Adequate vitamin D intake is important because it can help strengthen bones… normalize blood pressure… boost heart function… enhance memory power… soothe aching joints… balance blood sugar levels… promote healthy skin… and lift your mood.

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Severe Burn Injuries May Cause Vitamin E Deficiency In Children

By Better Health Research News Desk • Oct 25th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Skin Problems

Children who suffer third-degree burn injuries may experience a severe depletion of vitamin E, according to findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Research.

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White Blood Cells May Stave Off Melanoma Development In The Lungs

By Better Health Research News Desk • Oct 12th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Prostate Health, Skin Problems

Melanoma cell growth may be prevented by white blood cells that protect the lungs, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Research.

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Sunless Tanning Products May Lower Skin Cancer Prevalence Among Women

By Better Health Research News Desk • Sep 28th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Skin Problems

Increasing the use of sunless tanning lotions may lower the number of teenage girls suffering from skin cancer later in life, according to a study published in the journal Archives of Dermatology. Regular indoor and outdoor tanning without the proper skin protection can lead to overexposure of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which increases a woman's risk of developing skin cancer.

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Cranberry Juice Consumption May Prevent Staph Infection

By Donna Parker • Sep 7th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Skin Problems

Drinking cranberry juice may help protect the body against staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infections, according to a study presented at this year’s American Chemical Society national meeting. This is because compounds found in the fruit juice prevent the development of the strain that allows the infection to grow and spread.

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Melanoma-Related Protein May Lead To Treatment Advancements

By Donna Parker • Jul 14th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Skin Problems

A newly discovered cell linked to melanoma tumor growth may help researchers better develop future treatments, according to findings published in Nature.

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