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No whiter shade of pale
Friday, May 9, 2008
By Meredith Cohn, Sun reporter
Once thought of as only helping develop strong bones, vitamin D is now believed to serve many purposes in the human body. A deficiency of the vitamin has been linked to several diseases and disorders. Yet most people don’t get enough of the so-called “sunshine vitamin.”… continue reading
HATS OFF TO VITAMIN D
Friday, May 9, 2008
Dr Roscoe Taylor Director of Public Health
Tasmania’s Director of Public Health today advised students, parents and schools that, for health reasons, it should be ‘hats off’ until Spring. Dr Roscoe Taylor said the ‘hats off’ policy should be implemented Statewide to boost children’s Vitamin D levels over the colder months.… continue reading
People with higher levels of vitamin D
Thursday, May 8, 2008
(NaturalNews) People with higher levels of vitamin D in their bodies are 72 percent less likely to die from colorectal cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Colorectal cancer kills approximately 50,000 people in the United States per year.… continue reading
Vitamin D might reduce death risk in chronic kidney disease patients
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Washington, May 8 (ANI): A new study has revealed that treatment with activated vitamin D can cut death risk among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), by one-fourth. Many patients with advanced CKD take the drug calcitriol, an oral form of activated vitamin D, to treat elevated levels of parathyroid hormone.… continue reading
JCTA Members Be Prepared
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
National Sun Awareness Week is May 26 – June 1, 2008 This summer protect your skin from harmful UV rays. In celebration of National Sun Awareness Week, May 26 to June 1, the Canadian Cancer Society is working with the Canadian Dermatology Association to raise awareness of skin cancer and the importance of sun safety.… continue reading
