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How ‘Sunscare Campaign’ warps the truth
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Mark Twain observed about politics: “A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is still putting on its boots” and “Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.” continue reading
‘Good Morning America’ Revisits Spray Tanning Safety
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
We thought you should hear how Joe’s work over two weeks with the producers greatly influenced the direction of the story. continue reading
NFL players with higher vitamin D levels less likely to get cut, according to new study
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Based on these findings, routine monitoring and optimization of vitamin D levels should be considered as part of the routine care of NFL players, with special attention to black athletes.” continue reading
Study finds high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in physicians
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
They found that the average 25(OH)D of the physicians was about 17 ng/ml. Only 8% of the physicians had levels above 30 ng/ml. Vitamin D levels were lower in the hospital-based physicians than the community based ones. Overall, about 67% of the doctors had levels less than 20 ng/ml. continue reading
Recent study confirms low vitamin D levels increase mortality risk
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Now, another 13-year prospective study conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition confirms these findings. continue reading
