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Doctors say Australians have become so fearful of skin cancer from exposure to the sun they are not getting sufficient sunlight to provide adequate vitamin D. Dr. Terry Diamond, an endocrinologist in Sydney, estimates that 20 percent to 30 percent of the population suffers from vitamin D deficiency, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.… continue reading

AUSTIN, Texas—Although most scientists believe tuberculosis emerged only several thousand years ago, new research from The University of Texas at Austin reveals the most ancient evidence of the disease has been found in a 500,000-year-old human fossil from Turkey. The discovery of the new specimen of the human species, Homo erectus, suggests support for the theory that dark-skinned people who migrate northward from low, tropical latitudes produce less vitamin D, which can adversely affect the immune system as well as the skeleton.… continue reading

GBG Health and Wellness, GBG liquid vitamins, Vitamin D, cancer, liquid vitamins, nutritional supplements, vitamins The first study linking low serum vitamin D levels to an increased risk of endometrial cancer was recently reported in the journal Preventive Medicine [2007 Nov; 45(5):323-4].Previous… continue reading

Gene-Based Sunscreen Might Someday Prevent Skin Cancer A topical drug could strengthen cells’ DNA, animal studies suggest By Alan Mozes Posted 12/7/07 FRIDAY, Dec. 7 (HealthDay News) — Research is shedding new light on sunscreens that might someday prevent or treat skin cancer by reversing dangerous gene mutations caused by overexposure to the sun.… continue reading

From The TimesDecember 8, 2007 Eat yourself healthy The right diet can help to protect us from colds and bugs. Find out how to eat to boost your immunity Nigel Hawkes Midwinter is traditionally the time for feasting; enjoyed, all too often, to a counterpoint of coughs and sneezes.… continue reading