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Researchers Link Pancreatic Cancer Rates to Sunlight Exposure

Tuesday, May 19, 2015
The study, performed by Adjunct Professors Cedric Garland and Edward Gorham, concluded that population centers located at higher latitudes had a higher incidence rate for pancreatic cancer than those located closer to the equator. continue reading

Daily dose of vitamin B3 ‘could slash risk of common skin cancers by a quarter’

Thursday, May 14, 2015
An Australian study found people who took a specific type of vitamin B3 for a year had a 23 per cent lower rate of new skin cancers compared with those taking placebo pills. continue reading

The Real RDA for Vitamin D is 10 Times Higher Than Currently Recommended

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Dr. Robert Heaney, research director for GrassrootsHealth, was interviewed by Dr. Joseph Mercola about the mistake in the current US RDA for vitamin D. continue reading

Melanoma: Is vitamin D3 a treatment or prevention option?

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Recent research has indicated the possibility of vitamin D3 delaying the recurrence of melanoma as well as improve overall survival rate. continue reading

Skin cancer sufferer shares shocking selfie to warn others about the dangers of sunbeds

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
This is what could happen when someone uneducated uses a Home Unit. continue reading

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