Suspicions Confirmed: Sunscreen May Contribute to Skin Cancer

A U.S. senator has called on the FDA to reveal findings on a possible link between a chemical found in most sunscreens and skin cancer.

"With the recent reports suggesting a possible link between skin cancer and a common chemical found in sunscreens, the FDA must act now to protect consumers," Schumer said at a news conference and in a later statement.

The FDA's National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP) have conducted studies that suggest a possible link between skin cancer and retinyl palmitate, Schumer said in calling for the FDA to provide its evaluation of the data and recommendations immediately.

Retinyl palmitate, a vitamin A derivative, is found in hundreds of the most popular sunscreen products.

One study found that tumors and lesions developed up to 21 percent faster in lab animals coated in retinyl palmitate-laced cream than animals treated with a cream that did not contain RP, Schumer's office said.

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Tidbits on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, Cholesterol, Massage Therapy, Incontinence

There were lots of tidbits of information in health care news this week that I wanted to draw your attention to:

1. Researchers found that healthy people who had just one night of short sleep can show signs of insulin resistance, a condition that often precedes Type diabetes
2. Having diabetes more than doubles the risk of developing certain types of colorectal cancer among women older than 55
3. Consuming more nuts appears to be associated with improvements in blood cholesterol levels
4. New research shows massage therapy reduces burned adolescents' pain, itching, & anxiety levels
5. Women who consume a lot of calories or favor saturated fat over "good" fats may have an increased risk of urinary incontinence, regardless of their body weight, a new study suggests.

To your health, 


Pamela


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