In case you missed it, we recently posted a list of sunscreens found to contain a carcinogenic compound not listed on their labels. We have also added information about ingredients that are on labels that you might want to look out for. See the details in our article: "Which compounds in sunscreen should I be concerned about?"

Also see our article about benzene -- another carcinogen found in sunscreens -- that lists benzene amounts in hundreds of sunscreens and after-sun products.

Five more sunscreen products sold in the U.S. have been recalled due to contamination with benzene, a carcinogen. We've added these, and their specific lot numbers, to our list of nearly 300 products tested for benzene. See the details in our article about Benzene in Sunscreen and After-Sun Products.

Can taking an astaxanthin supplement improve the appearance of the skin or protect it from UV damage? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of the Astaxanthin Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Picks among astaxanthin supplements.)

Does exposure to midday sun increase already sufficient vitamin D blood levels? Get the surprising answer from a new study in the Getting vitamin D from sunlight section of the Vitamin D Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among vitamin D supplements.

Earlier research has suggested an association between higher vitamin D levels in the blood and reduced risk of heart attack. But blood levels are affected by both sun exposure as well as intake of vitamin D. A new study shows that men with higher vitamin D intakes from foods and supplements have a 14% reduction in their risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. However, the study found no reduction among women. The amount of vitamin D intake shown to be beneficial and possible reasons why a benefit was not found in women are provided in the updated "What It Does" section of our Product Review of Vitamin D Supplements. More >>