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Michele D. Baum BaumMD@upmc.edu PITTSBURGH – Vitamin D deficiency early in pregnancy is associated with a five-fold increased risk of preeclampsia, according to a study from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences reported this week in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.… continue reading

The secret for beautiful skin is naturally radiant, healthy and glowing skin. You do not need to lather your skin with layers of make up or undergo fancy and expensive skin treatments to achieve beautiful skin. What you do need, however, is a well-balanced diet, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle.… continue reading

Treatment of vitamin D deficiency with UV light in patients with malabsorption syndromes: a case series Authors: Chandra, Prakash1; Wolfenden, Linda L.; Ziegler, Thomas R.1; Tian, Junqiang1; Luo, Menghua1; Stecenko, Arlene A.2; Chen, Tai C.3; Holick, Michael F.3; Tangpricha, Vin1 Source: Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, Volume 23, Number 5, October 2007 , pp.… continue reading

Although the use of sunbeds has some positive health effects, it is likely to increase the risk of skin and possibly eye cancer. This is one of the conclusions of an opinion issued by the European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP), the Opinion on Biological effects of ultraviolet radiation relevant to health with particular reference to sunbeds for cosmetic purposes, which assesses the general health and safety implications of exposure of persons to natural and artificial ultraviolet radiation.… continue reading

TEEN TANS — No one under age 14 could use an ultraviolet tanning device, under a bill approved out of a fear that the rays could result in an increase in skin cancer. The bill, by Assemblyman Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, also requires those ages 14 to 18 to get a parent’s permission before tanning under machines that use ultraviolet rays.… continue reading