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Relaxing in the sun on a warm day may have benefits beyond the pleasure of a few moments peace, but it also carries risks, leaving sun lovers uncertain about how much exposure is too much. “The sun releases UV rays which can cause damage to the DNA of skin cells.… continue reading

ScienceDaily (May 16, 2008) — According to a new study from the University of Minnesota, the earliest event in the development of sun-induced skin cancer may have been identified. The researchers found that the point of entry for skin cancer in response to sun exposure is in receptor molecules, molecular “hooks” on the outer surface of cells that also pull cannabinoid compounds found in marijuana out of the bloodstream.… continue reading

Health Byline: Martin Mittelstaedt Genes, having a first period before the age of 12 and being obese are among the frequently cited risk factors for breast cancer in women. But if the theory that vitamin D plays a role turns out to be true, there may be an unexpected cause for Canadian women: latitude.… continue reading

The Toronto Star,  News Byline: Maggie Fox     Breast cancer patients with lower levels of vitamin D were far more likely to die and far more likely to have their cancer spread than women with normal levels, report Toronto researchers. Women deficient in the “sunshine vitamin” when diagnosed with breast cancer were 94 per cent more likely to have their cancer spread and were 73 per cent more likely to die than women with adequate vitamin D levels, the researchers said.… continue reading

News Byline: Tom Blackwell National Post Breast cancer patients with too little vitamin D are much more likely to die or have their malignancy spread than those with enough of the nutrient, concludes a new Canadian study that adds to a growing body of evidence on the vitamin’s health benefits.… continue reading