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Vitamin D – Yet Another Health Worry to Keep Us Awake At Night!

Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Furthermore, a marked increase in deficiency resulted from the promotion of ‘never exposing the skin to direct sunlight without sun protection’ in Australia. The message is clear – we need sunlight. continue reading

Response to Attack on Evidenced Based Medicine for Vitamin D

Monday, June 2, 2014
After reviewing the consortium of IPRI that includes, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim International, Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, Merck, Pfizer, Roche, and Eli Lilly, I can believe nothing else than your sponsors have confused the reasoning of your well educated scientific mind. continue reading

Sunscreen products can be misleading, unsafe: watchdog

Friday, May 30, 2014
It is important to keep tabs on what you’re smearing and spraying onto your skin in an effort to prevent cancer, says a U.S. public health watchdog. continue reading

SK Minister says changes coming on tanning rules

Friday, May 30, 2014
Saskatchewan Health Minister Dustin Duncan says the provincial government will restrict access to indoor tanning for young people - but he isn't sure when, or what changes will be implemented. continue reading

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