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Another mechanism by which the sunshine vitamin works to prevent cancer

Monday, November 26, 2012
Submitted by Sunlight Institute
By: Marc Sorenson
A new study from McGill University in  Montreal, Canada, has shown that vitamin D has the ability to  inhibit both the production and function of a cancer-enhancing protein called  cMYC. This protein drives cell division, thereby accelerating cancer growth, a process known as proliferation.
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Sunscreen Recall Due To Fire Risk Expanded – Health Canada

Monday, November 26, 2012
OTTAWA (CP) — The makers of a popular line of sun products is expanding its recall of continuous spray sunscreens because they pose a fire risk.… continue reading

The timeline of “melanoma-marketing”

Friday, November 23, 2012
1973 L’Oréal buys Synthélabo and is today (after its merger with Sanofi-Aventis) the largest individual shareholder in Sanofi, the world’s third largest maker of cancer remedies.… continue reading

Opposition Liberals in New Brunswick call for ban on tanning bed use for youth

Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 11:44 AM
  FREDERICTON – The Opposition Liberals in New Brunswick are calling on the provincial government to ban the use of tanning beds by those under 19.
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Vitamin D prevents breast cancer

Monday, November 19, 2012
Beat the risk of cancer by spending enough time in the sun or selecting the safe tanning bed; if these are some of the things you prefer not to do then supplement your body with adequate amounts of vitamin D3. Fueling your body with the required amount of vitamin D can prevent you from the risks of cancer.… continue reading

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