Can the Sun Help Prevent Ovarian Cancer?

A new study suggests that modest sun exposure and vitamin D could lower the risk of ovarian cancer in women. The study, which appeared in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, finds that women in sunnier regions of the world have a significantly lower risk of ovarian cancer than those who dwell in colder climates.

A growing number of studies have now linked vitamin D intake to a decreased risk of cancer. 'It's particularly important to find ways to lower ovarian-cancer risk, because there is no good way to detect it early,' said lead study author Dr. Cedric F. Garland of the University of California .

As Reported by MSNBC