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The future in sun exposure recommendations

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Posted on May 25, 2012 by Brant Cebulla VitaminDCouncil.org
In the past 30 years, recommendations regarding sun exposure have been simple. To counteract skin cancer, public health organizations and agencies have led the charge with campaigns focusing on sun and UVB avoidance.
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An ABC News undercover investigation into spray tanning safety

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
SmartTan.com Industry Advisory An ABC News undercover investigation into spray tanning safety is in the editing phase right now and appears set to air, perhaps as early as this week. The report appears to be centered on three areas that you may need to address locally after the piece airs:… continue reading

Vitamin D Society Website Updates

Monday, May 28, 2012
The following articles were posted to the Vitamin D Society webpage in the last week: – Clinical Trials Needed To Test Non-Skeletal Benefits Of Vitamin D – Vitamin D May Help in Heart Failure – Optimal Vitamin D linked to lower heart disease death: Study – Low vitamin D in womb linked to chubbier kids – Getting Ahead of the Vitamin D Revolution Curve   Please go to www.vitamindsociety.orgcontinue reading

Vitamin D doses

Monday, May 28, 2012
By Stuart Wilkinson, Calgary Herald May 26, 2012
Re: “Calgary’s Dr. Santa giving the gift of good health,” Licia Corbella, Opinion, May 11. For the hundreds of lay and medical attendees who joined us, the experience was enlightening. The in-formation offered touched on the benefits of preventive medicine including dental care, exercise, nutrition and dietary supplementation.
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PROVINCE ADVISES NEW INDOOR TANNING RULES TAKE EFFECT JUNE 15 – Manitoba

Friday, May 25, 2012
May 24, 2012 New rules requiring indoor tanning salons to post warning signs about the risks of skin cancer and requiring parental consent for young Manitobans come into effect June 15, Health Minister Theresa Oswald said today.… continue reading

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