In the News
Hello, sunshine!
Monday, August 11, 2008
By MARILYN LINTON, TORONTO SUN
May you always walk in sunshine is a popular blessing, but not to be taken literally during these risky skin cancer days of summer sun. Nonetheless, more of us are now re-examining our sunphobia and trying to figure out how much sun is enough or too much.… continue reading
Natural sun protection
Monday, August 11, 2008
The Okanagan is famous for its long sunny summers. Protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful rays that cause sunburn and aging of your skin is an important everyday task. The usual method is to use chemical sunscreens that work by absorbing the ultra violet (UV) rays that cause sunburn.… continue reading
FDA Remains Asleep at the Wheel
Friday, August 8, 2008
CHICAGO — Since 1978, sunscreens have been regulated and labeled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the basis of their SPF (Skin Protection Factor). On August 23, 2007, the FDA proposed new regulations for more informative labeling of sunscreens.… continue reading
Vitamin D insufficiency
Friday, August 8, 2008
New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed a correlation between vitamin D levels and various stages of breast cancer development. Vitamin D insufficiency common among breast cancer survivors Vitamin D influences pathways related to cancer development, but little is currently known about vitamin D status in breast cancer survivors.… continue reading
Debate over safety of tanning still burns
Thursday, August 7, 2008
By DAVE FLAHERTY, LINDSAY POST REPORTER
The argument between members of the medical community and tanning industry continues to burn. The Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge District Health Unit encourages residents to change their attitudes towards tanning, whether they take in UV rays from the sun or a tanning salon, it stated in a recent press release.… continue reading
