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Sunlight's Health Benefits Debated

Updated 2026-07-22 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new book argues that sunlight can help with serious health problems, but only in moderation. The publication of this work comes as Europe experiences a severe heatwave, prompting renewed interest in the benefits and risks of sun exposure.

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New Scientist
While Europe’s heatwave makes us run for shade, the intriguing In Defense of Sunlight reveals sunlight’s health-giving effects – in moderation, says David Robson
2026-07-22 17:00 UTC
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