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American Academy of Dermatology Issues Statement Urging the Public to be Sun Smart(SM)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., — For decades, the American Academy of Dermatology has advised the public to practice proper sun protection to prevent skin cancer — and that same advice holds true today, despite any claims to the contrary. “While the health benefits of vitamin D are well known, it also is well known that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause skin cancer,” stated dermatologist C.… continue reading
Vitamin D Can Help Most Dialysis Patients
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
ISLAMABAD: Vitamin D injections can greatly improve survival for most kidney failure patients on dialysis, according to a new study. Currently, vitamin D injections are recommended only for dialysis patients with elevated levels of parathyroid hormone — which represents about 50 percent of kidney failure patients.… continue reading
Getting Hooked on Tanning: Health Benefits and Risks of Tanning Beds
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tanning in the United States is a $2-billion industry, bringing in more than 1 million indoor tanners every day. What has caTanners, as it turns out, may be going to the tanning salon for more than just a bronze glow. Tanning beds, along with their potential risks, also offer some health benefits — and they may also produce a drug-like high.… continue reading
Tanning and Vitamin D: Is Shunning the Sun a Medical Mistake?
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
By Helen Chickering, NBC News Channel
Debate is raging over how much sun you should get. For years, we’ve been warned that sunscreen is a must, but now some health professionals are saying some exposure to the sun’s rays is necessary.… continue reading
Good reasons for taking vitamin D
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
DR. DAVID WONG
The Guardian Question: I am the mother of three lovely children. When our third child was born six weeks ago, our family doctor told me that I should give him vitamin D everyday because I am breast-feeding him.… continue reading
