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Lip Blam, Gloss Found To Increase Skin Cancer Risk
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
(eCanadaNow) – According to a doctor from Baylor University Medical Center, lip balm and gloss increase the risk of skin cancer in women. Dermatologist Christine White has come out and stated that lip balm and lip gloss actually increase your risk of skin cancer.… continue reading
Higher Doses of Vitamin D Needed to Prevent Cancer
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
By David Gutierrez
(NaturalNews) Experts are increasingly pushing for higher daily recommended intakes of vitamin D, saying that while current amounts may prevent signs of deficiency, they are insufficient to provide a protective benefit against cancer. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient produced by the body when ultraviolet radiation from sunlight strikes the skin.… continue reading
Sun lamps help unborn babies beat osteoporosis
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Sarah-Kate Templeton, Health Editor
Women due to give birth in winter should use a sun lamp during the final three months of pregnancy to protect their child from osteoporosis in later life, doctors have suggested. They made their recommendation as research found that children born to mothers whose final three months of pregnancy included a summer month were 40% less likely to suffer the bone-wasting condition in adult-hood.… continue reading
Beauty: Tanning = White Trash?
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Article: Randolph Johansen
After consulting a few beauty experts, it seems that the trend of tanning may be a thing of the past. Three critics had rather harsh words to say. “There is a new truism in the beauty world and that is: tanning is trash.”… continue reading
National Press Questions Holick’s Research Funding
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The Wall Street Journal last week questioned the validity of vitamin D research conducted by vitamin D pioneer Dr. Michael Holick, whose acceptance of $160,000 in funding from the UV Foundation has ties to the indoor tanning industry. The UV Foundation is affiliated with the Indoor Tanning Association.… continue reading
