Scientists discover how plants disarm the toxic effects of excessive sunlight
A newly discovered pathway by which cells protect themselves from a toxic byproduct of photosynthesis may hold important implications for bioenergy sources, human and plant disease, and agricultural yields, a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison bacteriologists announced Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Plants turn energy from sunlight into bioenergy throug...Diet, Sunlight connected to Breast Cancer Risk
A study of eating patterns across different countries justifies an association between breast cancer and diets heavy in animal fats--and proposes that sunlight exposure may be protective against the disease by elevating the body's vitamin D supply. However, the specific foods that might raise or lower breast cancer risk remain far from clear, according to a researcher at the American Cancer Socie...Sunlight Could Be Beneficial For Certain Types Of Cancer
Exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer – melanoma ,however researchers as the number of patients with skin cancer has increased, so has the number of patients surviving the disease. // Two new studies show sun exposure may have a beneficial influence on some kinds of cancer. In a study conducted by researchers on patients who were diagnosed with melanoma in the late 1980s it was discovered tha...Sunlight good for the mood as well as health: so Bask in it!
A disorder known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has been found to be affected by the amount of sunlight received by a person. Thus, emphasising the importance of sunlight for health. // Individuals with SAD may experience emotional depression, a drop in physical energy, increased appetite, and increased need for sleep. This can be attributed to the complex inter r...