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The Beginner’s Guide to Political Involvement
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Political involvement can feel intimidating and overwhelming for the small business owner who is already wearing many hats. It’s tough to get out of the daily grind, but the value of protecting the bigger picture is another essential part of being among Canada’s backbone of entrepreneurs. continue reading
Washington’s Joke War On Tanning Salons Has Gone Too Far
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
During the debate over the Affordable Care Act, the Obama Administration and Democrats on Capitol Hill conspired to slip in a tax on tanning salons, widely derided as a useless gesture meant to poke fun at the perpetually-tan John Boehner, who at the time was Minority Leader of the House and the leader of the anti-Obamacare opposition on Capitol Hill. continue reading
Lower Vitamin D Levels Predict Poor Survival Outcomes in Melanoma
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
In patients with melanoma, lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D (vitamin D) levels were associated with poorer survival outcomes, according to a prospective study. continue reading
Could the sun help us live to a ripe old age?
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
A little sunshine won’t just brighten up your day – it could also help you live longer.
Research shows that even with the increased risk of skin cancer, those who lap up the sun are less likely to die young than those who prefer to stay in the shade. continue reading
Editorial: An Epidemiologist’s Perspective – MS
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
When I was 10, I had a friend who was a terrific playmate and fellow canyon explorer. We'll call him Tom. He had a suspicious streak in him. He told me he thought that doctors knew how to prevent cancer and other diseases, but were not disclosing this to the public. I did not believe his ideas on this topic. I discounted Tom as a young fanatic, a conspiracy theorist. continue reading
