In the News
Vitamin D can help reduce risk of cancer
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Timmins Daily Press
Some time ago our all powerful and never-to-be-questioned health unit put out a series of posters cautioning us to stay out of tanning salons. After reading several versions of the posters the penny dropped – the posters did not say “Use Caution,” they seemed to make an effort to trump Health Canada and seemed to say “Don’t do it or you will die!”… continue reading
Childhood Vitamin D—A New Benefit?
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Janet Raloff
This is part two of a two-part series. Part I: “Childhood Vitamin D—A Dark Side?” is available at http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20070512/food.asp. Asthma incidence has been rising among people of all ages, but especially children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, its prevalence among youngsters rose from 3.6 percent in 1980 to 6.2 percent in 1996.… continue reading
Omega-3, Vitamin D Levels Cut Risk of Eye Disease
Friday, May 18, 2007
(HealthDay News) – Eating plenty of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids – such as tuna and salmon – may reduce the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration, a new study says. The study findings are published in the May issue of the journal Archives of Ophthalmology.… continue reading
Single dose of vitamin D may be enough to boost the immune system
Friday, May 18, 2007
Scientists have shown that a single 2.5mg dose of vitamin D may be enough to boost the immune system to fight against tuberculosis (TB) and similar bacteria for at least 6 weeks. Their findings came from a study that identified an extraordinarily high incidence of vitamin D deficiency amongst those communities in London most at risk from the disease, which kills around two million people each year.… continue reading
Be sun safe contest
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Despite the information out there, today’s youth still seem to be unaware about the dangers of the sun. According to a survey conducted by the Canadian Cancer Society, more than 50,000 Ontario youth expose themselves to dangerous levels of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) through the use of artificial tanning equipment.… continue reading
