by Massachusetts General Hospital Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). These findings, published in Science Advances, suggest that addressing the common problem of vitamin D deficiency...
Sunscreen is an essential commodity to protect the skin from harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays. It is also used widely to prevent skin cancer. However, it is important to apply sunscreen appropriately to get its full benefits. Is sunlight always good? Although sunlight is vital for many physiological functions, such as vitamin D synthesis...
As COVID-19 continues to ravage global populations, the world is singularly focused on finding ways to battle the novel coronavirus. That includes the UC Santa Barbara’s Solid State Lighting & Energy Electronics Center (SSLEEC) and member companies. Researchers there are developing ultraviolet LEDs that have the ability to decontaminate surfaces—and potentially air and water—that have...
Exposure of the skin to UVB light alters the mix of bacteria found in the gut, possibly via vitamin D FRONTIERS The Sun can indeed shine out of your backside, suggests research. Not because you’re self-absorbed, but because you’ve absorbed gut-altering UV radiation. This is the first study to show that skin exposure to UVB light alters the gut microbiome in humans. Published in Frontiers...
The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiations have both harmful and beneficial effects for our health. Too much exposure can lead to sunburn, skin ageing, eye damage or even skin cancer. With too little UV we may become vitamin D deficient. Different skin tones need different amounts of UV light to activate vitamin D in the skin. ...
