In the News
Melanoma Drops In Young Women: NCI
Monday, March 19, 2012
The National Cancer Institute’s cancer registry now shows that melanoma incidence in women under 20 years of age is significantly less than 1 case per 100,000 girls and has actually decreased in the past 10 years — published data that fly in the face of what dermatology has claimed.
… continue readingKim Kardashian Diagnosed With Skin Condition Psoriasis
Friday, March 16, 2012
It isn’t always glitz and glam for reality star Kim Kardashian, as America found out in a recent episode of her hit reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
A visit to her dermatologist verified the 30-year-old celebutante’s worst fears – she does indeed have psoriasis, joining more than 7.5 million Americans who also carry the chronic immune-mediated disease.
Rhode Island’s Tanning Ban Could Backfire
Friday, March 16, 2012
Last week the Rhode Island Senate approved a measure banning the use of tanning salons for patrons under 18 years old. While I don’t dispute the health risks presented by tanning booths and beds, Rhode Island’s outright ban will not stop motivated teens from getting a tan and the alternate methods could result in greater damage.
… continue readingVitamin D Society Launches NEW Website
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Kelowna, BC (March 15, 2012) – The Vitamin D Society is happy to announce the launch of its upgraded and updated website, www.vitamindsociety.org
With vitamin D research progressing faster than any field in medicine today, the new website provides users with up-to-date news, press releases, events, videos, books and reference material.… continue reading
Foundation to Fight Breast Cancer With Education Focused on Natural Prevention
Thursday, March 15, 2012
LANSING, MI, Mar 14, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Cutting a woman’s breast cancer risk in half and saving lives today is the focus of a new non-profit organization set up to focus educational efforts on under-appreciated natural prevention strategies, most notably correcting epidemic vitamin D deficiency.
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