This is a AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A429723. The abstract provi[Read More]

You know that expression about an item being worth more than its weight in gold? Well, there's a substance in the body so important that one tenth of a millionth of a gram (bear in mind that a gram is about the weight of one raisin) circulating in the bloodstream can make the difference between vibrant health and increased risk for heart disease, [Read More]

This digital document is an article from Dermatology Nursing, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on February 1, 2004. The length of the article is 2920 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. Y[Read More]

WHY READ THIS BOOK? As physicians who have treated thousands of patients, we welcome the accessibility of reliable, accurate information on the internet as well as in print. It is refreshing, and sometimes challenging, to encounter a patient in the clinic setting who is knowledgeable about their options, and can ask appropriate questions. We have p[Read More]

This is a Ph.D. dissertation. The skin serves as a protective interface between the body and the noxious environment. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is one of the most important sources of environmental stress, inducing photochemical changes in the skin that may lead to sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer. The skin and UV also play a lead[Read More]

Americans are not reaching sufficient levels of serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D3 (25(OH)D3), and some groups are at a higher risk of developing vitamin D deficiency. Having a sufficient level of 25(OH)D3 can help prevent diseases like osteoporosis, certain types of cancers, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. The data of 7479 American participa[Read More]

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Exposing skin to sunlight presents both health risks and health benefits. Sunlight is the major source of vitamin D-producing Ultraviolet B radiation, which has a wide range of positive health effects, including possibly inhibiting the growth of some cancers. On the other hand, long-term sunlight exposure[Read More]