In the News
Warning over vitamins and sunlight
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Campaigners are raising awareness of the importance of vitamin D amid fears that keeping children out of sunlight could affect their health. Norwich North MP Dr Ian Gibson and Dr Oliver Gillie from the Health Research Forum have urged ministers to take the issue of Vitamin D insufficiency seriously after growing concerns that children are being left at greater risk of an array of health problems because of a lack of the vitamin.… continue reading
Why it’s time we saw the light
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
FIONA RUSSELL
When one of Scotland’s leading skin cancer researchers, Professor Rona Mackie, popped out of her city office to buy a lunchtime sandwich last week, she chose to walk on the sunny side of the street. While many other Scots might have done the same, indulging for 15 minutes in some rare Glasgow sunshine, it would be fair to question Mackie’s good sense.… continue reading
Need for vitamin D no excuse for excess sun exposure, skin cancer experts say
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
SHERYL UBELACKER
TORONTO (CP) – When Virginia Disimino hears people talk about soaking up some sun to produce vitamin D – or worse, that tanning beds are the optimal way to acquire the nutrient – she despairs that years of warnings about skin cancer still aren’t sinking in.… continue reading
Vitamin D important part of cancer prevention lifestyle
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
By DR. RICHARD BELIVEAU
On top of its essential role in the absorption of calcium and the integrity of the bone mass, vitamin D is a vitamin with high prevention potential for several types of cancers. This is why the Canadian Cancer Society now recommends vitamin D supplements as a preventive measure.… continue reading
Inuits live in very cold climates, why do they have dark skin?
Thursday, June 21, 2007
By Emily V. Driscoll
Despite the frigid, ice covered landscape of Northern Canada and Alaska, the Inuits remain warm beneath parkas of animal hide. Warm and…tan. Despite barely seeing the light of day, the native people’s skin retains a bronze glow.… continue reading