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Kingston city considers local bylaw to ban under-19

Friday, November 9, 2012
Posted Nov 8, 2012 By Bill Hutchins
EMC News – Kingston appears ready to move ahead with its own policy that would ban teenagers from using tanning salons in the city.… continue reading

SK Health Minister monitoring tanning bed bans in other provinces

Thursday, November 8, 2012
Reported by Sarah Mills First Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:08am | Last Updated: Nov 7, 2012 11:15am Skin cancer is on the rise in our province, but will it lead to the government taking a stand against teens using tanning beds?… continue reading

Prorogued legislature stalls tanning ban bill – Ontario

Monday, November 5, 2012
Prorogued legislature stalls tanning ban bill Friday, 02 November 2012 12:14 No Comments Melissa Deeder News Reporter The provincial Private Member’s bill banning teens under 18 from using commercial tanning beds is at a standstill. “The bill would have passed second reading, becoming law,” said NDP Nickel Belt MPP France Gelinas.… continue reading

Vitamin D Day is Catching on! – MP Lunney press release

Monday, November 5, 2012
November 2 OTTAWA, On: Dr. James Lunney, MP for Nanaimo-Alberni attended the latest campaign to further public knowledge about the benefits of Vitamin D. The Ottawa Vitamin D Disease Prevention Symposium was held to help educate healthcare professionals and individuals about the value of this cost effective health measure.… continue reading

Health Issues Add to Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency

Friday, November 2, 2012
Health Issues Add to Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency, Study Says Women with conditions including arthritis and cancer should be aware of vitamin D drop during winter November 1, 2012 RSS Feed Print THURSDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D levels are known to decrease during the winter months, but for women with certain health problems, the drop may be even more significant, a new study finds.… continue reading

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