This is just like all those "coffee is good for you/coffee is bad for you, eggs are good for you/eggs are bad for you" studies. I would tend to believe the previous study, however. I am a blonde who sunburns in the shade in CA and AZ. I also need a TON of novocaine!
Well, as someone with firsthand experience, I vote for the older article. I have a very low pain threshhold.