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National Post prints our Opinion May 30th
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Vital tanning; Tanning booths can overcome Canadians’ susceptibility to vitamin D deficiency, which is linked to cancer in new studies National Post Wed 30 May 2007 Page: FP19 Section: FP Comment Byline: Steven Gilroy Source: Financial Post While the Canadian indoor tanning industry is primarily a cosmetic service, an undeniable physiological side effect is the vitamin D that Canadians obtain from indoor tanning sessions.… continue reading
Blumenthal criticizes federal agency about SPFs
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
By John O’Brien B
HARTFORD, Conn. – The Food and Drug Administration is allowing sunscreen makers to falsely label their products, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday. In a formal petition, Blumenthal urged the Food and Drug Administration implement and upgrade rules changes for sunscreen labeling.… continue reading
Skin cancer: coming to a beach near you
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Guide focuses on ways to combat high rate of illness among Nova Scotians Post a comment | View comments (4) | View latest comment PAUL MCLEOD The Daily News No tan is a good tan according to the Canadian Cancer Society.… continue reading
Vitamin D, Calcium vs. Breast Cancer -WEBMD
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
By Salynn Boyles
There is growing evidence linking vitamin D and calcium in the diet to a reduced risk of breast cancer, but the benefits may be limited to younger women. In a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, a high intake of calcium and vitamin D through food sources and nutritional supplements was linked to modestly lower risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women.… continue reading
Vitamin D May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
ISLAMABAD: Women with highest levels of vitamin D intake are about one third less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than women with the lowest levels, findings from a new study suggest. Although vitamin D is best known for its role in building bones, it may also have effects on the immune system, senior author Dr.… continue reading
