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Study investigates influence of adequate supply of vitamin D on prognosis of numerous diseases

Friday, February 12, 2021
Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have now transferred these results to the situation in Germany and calculated: If all Germans over the age of 50 were to take vitamin D supplements, up to 30,000 cancer deaths per year could possibly be avoided and more than 300,000 years of life could be gained - in addition, health care costs could be saved. continue reading

Quick guide: What has changed in Ontario’s colour-coded COVID-19 reopening plan?

Friday, February 12, 2021
That system has now been modified to allow some degree of in-person shopping at non-essential stores at all levels, including the grey-lockdown level. continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 212

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 212   https://medicaldialogues.in/dentistry/news/vitamin-d-deficiency-may-lead-to-delayed-eruption-of-primary-teeth-study-70849?infinitescroll=1 Great information. Remember that Vitamin D levels in the blood are often only surrogate measurements for sun exposure, which produces about 90% of vitamin D in the typical population. Thus, do we know that it is higher vitamin D levels, which are causing the earlier eruption of teeth?… continue reading

Manitoba – Reopening Feb 12th – 25% Capacity Limits

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
allowing personal service businesses, such as those providing pedicures, electrolysis, cosmetic application, tanning, tattooing or massage services to reopen at 25 per cent capacity; continue reading

Does Vitamin D Benefit Your Skin?

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Studies have shown that vitamin D made in the skin can decrease DNA damage in the skin cells, facilitate DNA repair acting directly upon any UV damage produced from sun exposure, and help prevent cell death. continue reading

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