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Study: UVB radiation from sunlight can protect against some cancers

A recent study confirmed that exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is associated with a reduced risk of 16 different types of cancer. Why? Because UVB rays, which are part of sunlight, enable the body to produce vitamin D, a known cancer-fighter.
According to a co-author of the study, Dr. Cedric Garland:
“Enhancing vitamin D status appears […]