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Alberta prepares tanning equipment legislation
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Health Minister Fred Horne says the legislation could be introduced this spring or in the fall. continue reading
What Stops you from making Vitamin D from Sunlight
Thursday, March 13, 2014
However, according to new research in the American Journal of Epidemiology, on a population level, the biggest barrier of them all might be heavy use of clothing. continue reading
Brazilian organization sets new guidelines for use of vitamin D in multiple sclerosis
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Brazilian organization sets new guidelines for use of vitamin D in multiple sclerosis
Posted on March 11, 2014 by Vitamin D Council
The Scientific Department of Neuroimmunology of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology have released new guidelines and recommendations for neurologists caring for multiple sclerosis patients.
‘The Doctors’ Errs on Staph Infection Claim
Thursday, March 13, 2014
A short segment on an episode of the TV program “The Doctors” which aired Wednesday, March 12 attempted to suggest that a 23-year-old woman contracted a MRSA bacterial staph infection from visiting a tanning salon in California. continue reading
Don’t expect a ban on teen tanning: SK Minister
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
"At this point we're not contemplating an outright ban on minors tanning," Health Minister Dustin Duncan said less than 24 hours after the society gave a presentation to 30 MLAs, including the minister, on the dangers of indoor tanning.
NOTE: JCTA is working with the government continue reading
