# Avoiding sunlight is as risky as smoking

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Podcast: [Foodnourish Deep Dives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives-7306766)
Published: 2026-07-13T07:20:03+00:00
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## Resource

In today's episode we're uncovering the startling reality behind decades of sun-safety advice. While we have been told to treat the sun like poison, evidence suggests sunlight is actually a biological necessity for human health. We explore research showing that avoiding the sun can be as risky as smoking, with sun avoiders facing significantly higher overall mortality rates. We also dive into the business of dermatology, examining how the industry rebranded itself to fuel a profitable fear campaign. Learn the crucial differences between skin cancer types and why the general "skin cancer" label is often used to mislead the public. === REFERENCES === https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/what-happens-when-you-protect-your https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/dermatologys-crusade-against-the === Support our work. Make a small donation === Support our work. Make a small donation. This removes any advertisements and help us continue bringing more interesting topics and confronting mainstream narrative on health. Click the Link to support us: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives--6602003/support 🤗 Support the show: Become a supporter for just 2€ per month to remove advertisements and help us continue bringing interesting topics while confronting mainstream narratives on health. Support FoodNourish Deep Dives This episode includes AI-generated content.

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