In the News
VDS PR: Higher Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Breast Cancer Risk by 80%
Thursday, June 21, 2018
“We have a vitamin D problem and its getting worse because people are avoiding sun exposure, and the Health Canada guidelines are too low and need to be re-evaluated” says Perry Holman, Executive Director for the Vitamin D Society. “Canadian’s are paying the price with increased risk for cancers and other diseases. This new study on breast cancer highlights how much cancer can be avoided with optimal vitamin D levels.” continue reading
Sun Avoidance: A Risk Factor for Mortality?
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
In a study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, researchers found that avoiding sun exposure may increase the risk for all-cause mortality in women. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 6/11/18—6/17/18
Monday, June 18, 2018
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 6/11/18—6/17/18
https://www.inbrampton.com/are-you-using-enough-sunscreen
Being aware of melanoma is a great thing, so I will furnish some facts about melanoma that you should really be aware of:
- Seventy-five percent of melanomas occur on areas of the body that are seldom or never exposed to sunlight.
Breast cancer risk 80% lower with vitamin D blood levels ≥60 vs <20 ng/ml
Friday, June 15, 2018
Results from a new study published by GrassrootsHealth in PLOS ONE with data from over 5000 women, aged 55 and older, from two randomized trials conducted at Creighton University and the GrassrootsHealth cohort show that there is indeed a way to actually do something about primary cancer prevention, not just detection once it already exists. continue reading
