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Study challenges a common belief about vitamin D and sunlight

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June 24, 2026

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A study of nearly 300 people across northern Britain found that vitamin D levels often stay low all year in groups most at risk. Surprisingly, summer sunshine did not significantly boost vitamin D levels among older adults or people from minoritized ethnic backgrounds.

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· Jul 10, 2026

5 New Things Scientists Have Learned About Vitamin D This Year

Number 5 is unexpected.

Health & wellbeing | The Guardian

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· Jun 29, 2026

Is it true that … vitamin C serums provide added sun protection?

This antioxidant may enhance the protection sunscreens provide, but it is no substitute for themSunscreen does two important jobs. It is largely used for its UVB protection benefits – blocking the rays that cause sunburn and are a major contributor to the development of skin cancer. But it also blocks UVA radiation, filtering out the rays that lead to signs of ageing.Vitamin C does neither of these things, says Rosalind Simpson, a professor of dermatology at the University of Nottingham. That said, it is thought to help prevent sun damage in a different way. Continue reading...

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· Jun 20, 2026

Indoor Work Linked to Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency, Review Finds

(NaturalNews) A review published in Frontiers in Nutrition has found that vitamin D deficiency affects between 30 and more than 90 of healthcare workers, dependin...

Camille Styles Blog

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· Jun 30, 2026

I Live in Portland and My Vitamin D Levels Are a Disaster—Here’s the Fix

A dietitian breaks down why deficiency is so common and what to do about it. The post I Live in Portland and My Vitamin D Levels Are a Disaster—Here’s the Fix appeared first on Camille Styles.

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· Jul 2, 2026

WATCH: Vitamins B1+B6+B12 (Neurobion) shows how you can care for the hands that care in new campaign

Yes, their new ad made us shed a tear, too.

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· Jul 5, 2026

'Tanmaxxing' trend could come at a dangerous cost, skin cancer experts warn

A dermatologist warns that tanmaxxing is causing DNA damage, calling the Gen Z tanning trend a visible distress signal rather than a wellness upgrade.

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Related coverage for "Study challenges a common belief about vitamin D and sunlight": mindbodygreen — 5 New Things Scientists Have Learned About Vitamin D This Year. Health & wellbeing | The Guardian — Is it true that … vitamin C serums provide added sun protection?. NaturalNews.com — Indoor Work Linked to Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency, Review Finds. Camille Styles Blog — I Live in Portland and My Vitamin D Levels Are a Disaster—Here’s the Fix. RAPPLER — WATCH: Vitamins B1+B6+B12 (Neurobion) shows how you can care for the hands that care in new campaign. FOX News Health — 'Tanmaxxing' trend could come at a dangerous cost, skin cancer experts warn