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Evidence links influenza with lack of vitamin D

Thursday, September 6, 2012
By Pablo Miramontes, The Daily News September 5, 2012 Re: ‘Nurses may fight mandate to get vaccine’ (Daily News, Aug. 25) As a former health care worker, I read the article about possible mandated flu vaccination for health care workers with some interest.… continue reading

A Season Not to Remember, except a few things

Thursday, September 6, 2012
From Smart Tan Canada Magazine, written by JCTA Exexcutive Director This was not a season I want to remember, with all the warm weather and the 7 month media campaign from the other side. It seems like most salon were doing well in January and February and even some in March.… continue reading

Vitamin D Lack Behind Racial Differences in Cancer Survival?

Thursday, September 6, 2012
By Lynne Eldridge MD, About.com GuideSeptember 5, 2012 I was excited to write about a recent study showing no survival difference between African Americans and white Americans with lung cancer. While most studies seem to suggest that lung cancer survival rates are lower in black people, this new study – one conducted with patients in the military health system – found no significant differences.… continue reading

Story Slams Smart Tan for Attacking ‘Sun Scare’

Friday, August 24, 2012
Story Slams Smart Tan for Attacking ‘Sun Scare’ from SmartTan.com A privately funded media organization published an attack Thursday of Smart Tan’s contention that overzealous “Sun Scare” is contributing to vitamin D deficiency. FairWarning.org is a non-profit media organization sponsored by corporate and private contributions to produce controversial stories.… continue reading

Little risk in tanning beds if used properly – JCTA Letter to the Editor

Friday, August 24, 2012
Oakville first in Ontario to restrict tanning beds OAKVILLE BEAVER – Oakville became the first Ontario municipality to restrict tanning bed use Monday — anyone… Re: Oakville first in Ontario to ban youths from tanning beds, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, The Oakville Beaver As the association representing the commercial indoor tanning industry in Canada, we are working with all levels of government to develop legally enforceable professional standards, which will protect consumers of all ages, not just teenagers.… continue reading

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