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CARLY WEEKS Companies that sell natural health products will soon have unprecedented freedom to promote the ability of vitamins, herbal supplements and non-prescription drugs to prevent serious diseases and medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease and arthritis. The changes to the federal rules, which take effect June 1, represent a significant boost for the natural health industry, which is eager to increase its credibility and capitalize on a booming market for vitamins and botanical supplements by directly marketing their health claims to consumers.… continue reading

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By: sharling The relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer has always been controversial: sun exposure is the major source of Vitamin D, and Vitamin D prevents the formation of tumors. Nevertheless, we’ve been so scared of getting cancer, we slather on sunscreens whenever we leave the house and we even buy cosmetics and skin care treatment products with sunscreen in the ingredients.… continue reading

MCLEAN, Va. — Today, the UV Foundation dubbed February “Vitamin D Deficiency Month” in a nationwide effort to raise awareness about vitamin D deficiency and its negative health effects. In addition to increasing the risk of many types of cancer and heart disease, vitamin D deficiency is also linked to many common wintertime complaints such as fatigue, depression and aches and pains.… continue reading

By Suzanne Bohan, MediaNews For decades, most people paid little attention to vitamin D – called the “sunshine vitamin,” because sun rays absorbed by the skin synthesize the nutrient that regulates calcium and helps build strong bones and teeth. But to their surprise, scientists are learning that vitamin D appears to play an underappreciated role in preventing just about every major disease, from cancer and cardiovascular disease to multiple sclerosis and Type 1 diabetes.… continue reading