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Are we too afraid of the sun?

Are we too afraid of the sun?

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Maybe we shouldn't be

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In this episode of Science Quickly, host Rachel Feltman talks with
author Rowan Jacobsen about new research on sun exposure and
health. While too much sun increases skin cancer risk, moderate
sunlight may offer surprising benefits—raising questions about
whether avoiding the sun entirely is the right approach.
Recommended Reading: In Defense of Sunlight. Rowan Jacobsen.
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