What is Skin Cancer?
Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells in a layer of the skin. It attacks one out of every seven...
NASA "Space Suits"
It was June of 1997 when we first met Bob Mumford. Mr. Mumford works for Hamilton Standard, the company that produces the space suits for...
Vitamin D
Introduction Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary...
To Beta Carotene or Not To Beta Carotene
Should you or your child take beta carotene? If so, how much? Are there side effects? What are the potential benefits? If you or a member...
DNA Repair Explained in Simple Terms
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) and Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) are called DNA repair disorders. This means that your body has trouble fixing...
A Visit to the Dentist
The phone rings, and the receptionist tell us Katie is on her way. Right away the staff goes into the routine of closing blinds, hanging...
Medications that increase photosensitivity
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Applying a sunscreen may help protect against the sun's burning rays, but if you're taking a medication, you may...
Ultraviolet Radiation & Protection
Xeroderma pigmentosum presents many challenges for those who have the disease as well as those who care for them. There are a number of...
Helpful Tips for the XP Patient
While total avoidance of ultraviolet light sources is the most important practice for the XP patient, the following tips gathered from XP...
Limited UV Exposure & Vitamin D
Intro: Civilization here on earth took off around 6,000 years ago. Where? Not in the arctic circle! Indeed, human societies tended to...
