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Case For Daily Calcium Pill Strengthened
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Source: University of Western Sydney Date: August 28, 2007 More on: Osteoporosis, Women’s Health, Nutrition, Dietary Supplement, Nutrition Research, Alternative Medicine Case For Daily Calcium Pill Strengthened Science Daily — A new study by University of Western Sydney researchers has found people over 50 who take calcium supplements suffer fewer fractures and enjoy a better quality of life.… continue reading
Dutch Cancer foundation considers promoting the sun
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
By Japke-d Bouma Rotterdam
Under pressure from new scientific insights, the Dutch Cancer Foundation (KWF) is looking at whether advice about sunbathing needs to be amended. • The KWF currently warns against excessive sunbathing. But prevention coordinator Maaike op de Coul said “Perhaps we need to say, more clearly, that the sun is also good for you”.… continue reading
Cancer Foundation considers to promote sunbathing
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
The Cancer Foundation warns for the sun. But skin specialists plead to spend, if used wisely, more time in the sun. What is true? We did not see much sun this summer in the Netherlands. Therefore the question rises, what to do if it will shine again exuberant.… continue reading
Sunny Side of Cancer Prevention
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
By M. Nathaniel Mead
Many studies have linked higher latitudes with greater breast cancer risk, and seasonal variations are now thought to influence cancer incidence and mortality. The pivotal mediators in these relationships are believed to be sunshine and vitamin D.… continue reading
Study Shines More Light on Benefit of Vitamin D in Fighting Cancer
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
A new study looking at the relationship between vitamin D serum levels and the risk of colon and breast cancer across the globe has estimated the number of cases of cancer that could be prevented each year if vitamin D3 levels met the target proposed by researchers.… continue reading
