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Dr Keith: Don’t blame tanning beds for anything

Friday, July 19, 2013
Wow. Those who would like to further regulate tanning beds must be giddy with excitement at the prospect of shutting down salons or funding lawsuits against them for imperiling the public. But here’s the problem: ... continue reading

Website Breaks Down Misstatements From Anti-Tanning Articles

Wednesday, July 17, 2013
JunkScience.com founder Steve Milloy last week posted critiques of two anti-tanning news columns that were filled with inaccurate statements. continue reading

Vitamin D and Sun Exposure

Friday, July 12, 2013
And going outside is a good thing in and of itself as it promotes physical exercise, he points out. “One of the adverse consequences of being too zealous (about avoiding the sun) is that it decreases overall physical activity,” he says. “It’s clear that getting a little sun will keep you healthier overall than not going out at any time.” JCTA NOTE: Are derms finally agreeing with us - the key is modration? continue reading

Vitamin D Society Update June 2013

Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Update from the Vitamin D Society continue reading

There’s a very simple solution to your lack of vitamin D

Thursday, July 4, 2013
Australia is facing an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency, with as much as a third of the population having less than recommended levels. Even people such as gardeners, who are outside all day but lathered in sunscreens and wearing long-sleeved shirts and broad hats have chronically low vitamin D3 levels. continue reading

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