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Alberta lagging behind in tan bans for youth, Canadian Cancer Society says
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
The Canadian Cancer Society is putting heat on the Alberta government to keep youth away from tanning salons. continue reading
Oh Snap! I’ve Got ‘The Power’
Thursday, September 26, 2013
If you fact check the BS of others and dance to I've Got the Power, then you may want to check out this post. continue reading
Study looks at vitamin D sun dilemma – Australia
Thursday, September 26, 2013
West Australians will take part in an Australian-first study that uses "dosimeters" to measure if people are getting enough vitamin D from the sun or should take supplements....."Something I'm interested in is whether the only health benefits of sun exposure is vitamin D or whether there are other benefits you would not get from taking a supplement, and there is some evidence of this," Dr Lucas said.
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New study: Skin cancer protects against heart attack and death
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Does skin cancer protect against other diseases and death? New research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology says yes, maybe it does.
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Is too much sun bad for you? Not always
Monday, September 23, 2013
People with non-melanoma skin cancer are less likely to have a heart attack, break a hip or die early, new research says.
JCTA Note: we are doing a full review of the research and will let the members know what we find out continue reading
