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)
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)
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)
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)
Parasols: A lightweight umbrella carried by women as a sunshade Apr 16, 2008
The modern sun umbrella is coated with UV protection, blocking 98 percent of ultraviolet rays, Headley says. It also often has a waterproofing treatment so the umbrella can be used in the sun and the rain. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Climate change affecting health Apr 7, 2008
Climate change will increase the risk of people losing their sight through cataracts because of higher levels of ultraviolet rays, an expert said on Monday ... A spokesperson for the foundation, which works mostly in developing countries to restore sight to people with cataracts, said the increased exposure to ultraviolet rays would be caused by depletion of the ozone layer. (iAfrica.com)
Tennis courts' repairs discussed Mar 29, 2008
The newer crack colors won't match the older court colors because the courts have been exposed to the sun over the years and have changed color due to the ultraviolet rays. I don't know if that is a big enough issue to all of you want to spend an extra 10,000 to recover those, Katzer said. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Sun lotion may ward off cancer Mar 27, 2008
South Florida sunbathers may soon be slathering on sunblock a la Florida Atlantic University as researchers develop a new way to protect skin from ultraviolet rays. Traditional lotions work by blocking harmful light from the skin. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mitsubishi Elec.'s Sensors Can Read High-Tech Banknotes Mar 26, 2008
s Sensors Can Read High-Tech Banknotes. said Tuesday it will launch contact image sensors in late May that enable automated teller machines and other financial terminals to detect a special luminous ink used in banknotes. (JCN Network, Japan)
A giant of astronomy and a quantum of solace Mar 25, 2008
The humidity drops below 10%, there are intense ultraviolet rays from the sun, and the high altitude leaves people short of breath. Living in this extremely isolated place feels like visiting another planet. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Lupus Foundations new site reaches out Mar 17, 2008
Informational pamphlets line the wall at Jefferson Avenue, where patients walk into a welcoming atmosphere, complete with lights shielded from ultraviolet rays, which can be harmful to lupus suffers. With its new space, the location also plans to help other autoimmune organizations without nearby office space to reach out to patients. (Scranton Times, PA)
EPA tightens ozone limits; 14 Ga. counties in violation Mar 15, 2008
At high altitudes, the substance, often called "good ozone," occurs naturally and forms a protective layer that helps block potentially harmful ultraviolet rays. At ground level, the so-called "bad ozone" arising from motor vehicle emissions, factories and chemicals solvents is a component of smog and can be unhealthy, especially in warmer and sunny weather. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Dirty money spreading the flu Mar 2, 2008
March 2, 2008 - 7:15 AM Sub-Navigation. Degrassi: The Next Generation. (FOX23.com, OK)
Protecting Kids from the Sun Feb 29, 2008
How to Shield Children's Skin from Ultraviolet Rays. When children spend time outdoors, they become vulnerable to damaging ultraviolet rays ... How to Shield Children s Skin from Ultraviolet Rays. (Suite101.com)
Vitamin C can keep you healthy, looking younger Feb 28, 2008
C also seems to guard against ultraviolet rays from the sun, which can lead to freckles and a mottled complexion. "Vitamin C does some repair and firming on the skin," Farris says. (CNN)
Extension service sets classes for those who care for horses Feb 28, 2008
The 80-by-100-foot arena is 36 feet high and covered with a fabric that filters out ultraviolet rays and protects riders from the elements, Mr. Goldberg said. When you re inside, it feels like you re outside, but in a protected environment, he said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Load up on medicine cabinet essentials Feb 26, 2008
And while we need the sun's ultraviolet rays to synthesize vitamin D in our bodies, applying sunscreen before prolonged exposure to the sun reduces the risk of melanoma or skin cancer dramatically. According to , fresh snow reflects up to 95 percent of the sun's rays, so remember to wear sunscreen in the snow. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Night sky talk at Sunrise Elementary Feb 23, 2008
But we can t see these with our eyes because they ll put out this energy in ultraviolet rays or X-rays we ll need special telescopes to see this energy. Question: Has the bottom of a rocket ever landed on a highway. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Skin care from the inside Feb 22, 2008
Recommendations for a healthier-looking skin would not be complete without a final word to: A) Stay hydrated (especially in the warm weather in Southwest Florida) by drinking enough water; B) Moisturize your skin to keep it smooth and avoid dryness; C) Wear sunscreen to avoid the damaging ultraviolet rays that can hurt your skin and cause pre-mature aging. - Lenore S. Greenstein is an award-winning journalist who has written on nutrition, health and wellness for publications in Florida,... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Tips For A Healthier Ski Trip Feb 22, 2008
Doctors say those visiting wintry climes should pay as much attention to ultraviolet rays as those baking on a beach ... Dr. John Arlette, dermatologist,on the hazards of ultraviolet rays Whistler Blackcomb takes that a step further; it recommends skiers wear helmets. (CBS News -- US)
Newsweek: McCain's battle with skin cancer Feb 21, 2008
"The standard recommendation for anyone who has had a prior melanoma is to protect themselves from exposure to ultraviolet rays because it's the most important, avoidable risk factor we know about," says Weinstock. "It's not the only one, but [it] is the most important one that is avoidable.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Video: Studies: Exposure to Ultraviolet Rays Best Way to Overcome Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency Feb 19, 2008
According to a national renowned ultraviolet rays researcher, moderate exposure to ultraviolet rays triggers vitamin D synthesis in the skin while no exposure to UV rays can create a vitamin D deficiency. Sensible exposure to ultraviolet rays, which includes the body's exposure for five to 30 minutes a day depending on the time of day, season, distance from the equator and skin pigmentation, is advised, said Dr. Robert Sayre, PhD, of Rapid Precision Testing Laboratories in Cordova, Tenn. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spring Break: Computer Simulation Finds UV Rays Damage Rare DNA Shapes Feb 12, 2008
But while sun-loving students head out to beaches every spring to enjoy sand and surf, ultraviolet rays could be damaging their skin s genetic code and causing skin cancer, the most widespread cancer in North America ... 4, 2007) It's well known that overexposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause major skin problems, ranging from skin cancer to sunburns and premature wrinkles. (Science Daily)
Natural Secretion Marks Difference Between Mole And Melanoma Feb 9, 2008
Melanoma is caused by the uncontrolled proliferation of melanocytes, whose pigment, melanin, protects the skin against the sun's ultraviolet rays. Nevi, which are benign, are also caused by abnormal growth and differentiation of melanocytes. (Science Daily)
Windstream files lawsuit Feb 8, 2008
According to court records, by its actions Bluegrass caused the potential for noise on Windstream lines with negative impacts to Windstream's service quality, caused electrical grounding hazards, presented the opportunity for wire tapping by Bluegrass and allowed sunlight and ultraviolet rays, water, insects and vermin into the pedestals which increased the deterioration of the Windstream facilities. Windstream owns and maintains aerial closures, which are metal or plastic boxes that serve as... (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Glowing Pig Passes Genes to Piglets Jan 18, 2008
Tokyo's Meiji University last year successfully cloned a transgenic pig that carries the genes for human diabetes, while South Korean scientists cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Up-to-scratch TCM Rx for eczema Jan 15, 2008
Keep the affected area out of the sun, away from irritating ultraviolet rays. "Eczema patients relapse a lot when they are in a low state or eat some irritating foods," says Dr Li. (Xinhuanet, China)
Home, sweet (and cold) home Jan 12, 2008
In 1986, investigators at the dome documented a 90 percent depletion of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere over the pole a "hole" the size of the U.S. and Canada combined in the layer of gas that blocks much of the ultraviolet rays from the sun. The discovery raised serious health concerns, particularly over the rising incidence of skin cancer. (Chicago Tribune)
* Fluorescent green pigs may help organ transplant Jan 11, 2008
Meanwhile, South Korean scientists cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays -- an achievement they said could help develop cures for human genetic diseases. This story has been viewed 234 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Glowing Green Pig Has Glowing Green Piglets Jan 10, 2008
Tokyo's Meiji University last year successfully cloned a transgenic pig that carries the genes for human diabetes, while South Korean scientists cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays an achievement they said could help develop cures for human genetic diseases. Top Video. (Fox News)
Chinese fluorescent sow passes on 'green' genes to offspring Jan 10, 2008
Tokyo's Meiji University last year successfully cloned a transgenic pig that carries the genes for human diabetes, while South Korean scientists cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays. A researcher holds up two piglets born from a cloned pig under ultraviolet light to show the fluorescent green glow from their snout, trotters, and tongue at the Harbin Sanyuan Animal Husbandry Industrial Company in China. (AZCentral -- News)
Sunlight may outweigh cancer risks Jan 9, 2008
Vitamin D, dubbed the "sunshine vitamin" because it is produced by the skin from ultraviolet rays, has been shown to have a powerful protective effect against internal cancers, such as breast and colon cancer. But the emerging evidence on the benefits of the vitamin, and by extension sun exposure, conflicts with longstanding public health messages about the dangers of spending time in the sun because of the risk of developing the 00004000 potentially deadly skin cancer melanoma. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Solution Sought For Black Raspberry Decline Jan 9, 2008
1, 2004) Raspberries are playing enough tricks with light to suggest they are likely doing this to hide themselves from insects and deer, as well as protect themselves against disease, ultraviolet rays. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Multiple skin cancer risk behaviors are common among US adults Jan 8, 2008
Whether youre basking on the beach during vacation, coasting down glittering white snow on a weekend ski trip, or simply walking the dog or running errands, sunlights ultraviolet rays can damage your skin year-round. Yet a new study by behavioral researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center shows that most American adults engage in multiple behaviors that boost their risk of skin cancer by increasing their exposure to UV rays. (EurekAlert!)
Starting from scratch, small Kaimuki business grows Jan 1, 2008
It also reduces 99 percent of ultraviolet rays that can cause fading and deterioration of items behind the glass. Instead of replacing the glass, Pacific Glass and Stainless Restoration replaces the film. (Pacific Business News, HI)
It's tackle maintenance time Dec 16, 2007
The two most detrimental forces of monofilament line are heat and ultraviolet rays from the sun. Rod lockers in boats and on docks reach temperatures that eventually degrade the line, causing it to fail prematurely. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
* World News Quick Take Dec 16, 2007
Scientists have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays, an achievement that could help develop cures for human genetic diseases, the Science and Technology Ministry said. Three Turkish Angora cats were born in January and February through cloning with a gene that produces a red fluorescent protein that makes them glow in the dark. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
WestJet allows stranger to walk five-year-old girl off flight Dec 16, 2007
South Korean scientists have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays. BCE issued a denial on Friday that it is in talks to renegotiate the terms of its sale to a group led by the private investment arm of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. (CBC.ca)
Coming Soon: Traffic signs, cameras on Interstate 275 Dec 15, 2007
Ozone that occurs in the earth's upper atmosphere sheds the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Ozone is harmful in the Earth's lower atmosphere, near ground level, when formed from pollutants. (Aurora Journal Press, IN)
Glowing Cats Created In South Korea Dec 15, 2007
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean scientists have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays, an achievement that could help develop cures for human genetic diseases, the Science and Technology Ministry said. Three Turkish Angora cats were born in January and February through cloning with a gene that produces a red fluorescent protein that makes them glow in dark. (Click2Houston, TX)
Cloned cats glow in the dark Dec 15, 2007
SEOUL, South Korea South Korean scientists have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays, an achievement that could help develop cures for human genetic diseases, the Science and Technology Ministry said ... This picture taken through a special filter in a dark room shows, a cat, left, possessing a red fluorescent protein that makes the animal glow in the dark when exposed to ultraviolet rays, appearing next to a normal cloned cat, right ... Two cloned cats, center and right,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kong and the glowcats Dec 15, 2007
SEOUL South Korean scientists have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays. The country's Science and Technology Ministry said it is an achievement that could help develop cures for human genetic diseases. (Globe and Mail)
Video: Glow-in-the-Dark Cats Cloned Dec 15, 2007
December 14, 2007 Scientists in South Korea have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays. The cats might someday help cure genetic diseases. (National Geographic)