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Vitamin D: navigating what’s new Rebecca S Mason MB BS, PhD , Christian Girgis MB BS, PhD, FRACP Professor Mason is a Professor at the University of Sydney, Sydney; and a Registered Medical Practitioner.   Associate Professor Girgis is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, Sydney; and Senior Staff Specialist in Endocrinology at Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW.…

Support Breast Cancer PREVENTION this Month with Research! Published on October 1, 2023 GrassrootsHealth.net FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Bring awareness to breast cancer PREVENTION all month long by participating in and sharing the research! Key Points Vitamin D plays an important role in breast cancer prevention; an estimated 75% of breast cancer could be due to vitamin D deficiency, and therefore easily prevented with vitamin D alone.…

Let it shine: the unexpected benefits of sun exposure on skin For years we’ve been told to avoid sun to prevent skin cancer. But research suggests a dose of rays can boost your immune system and increase lifespan. We look on the bright side Linda Geddes Sun 1 Oct 2023 14.00 BST Shades?…

Actions protect people, B.C. communities this respiratory illness season News Release Vancouver Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:25 PM The Province and public-health officials are taking actions to continue protecting people, communities and the health-care system this fall and are encouraging people in B.C.…

Science Says Sun Exposure Improves Sex Life (And Not Just Because Tans are Sexy) Thursday, September 21st, 2023 SmartTan.com It’s no secret that everyone looks and feels a little sexier with a nice tan. But that’s apparently not the only way sunshine can improve your sex life.…