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Tattoos may increase risk of skin cancer: Doctors
Monday, February 4, 2013
According to doctors, inks used in tattoos may contain toxic elements, which can cause skin cancer, especially blue ink, the age-old colour of choice for tattoo artists, which has cobalt and aluminum.
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Vitamin D Society Monthly Update Report
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Vitamin D Society Monthly Update Report
January 2013
Media:
– purchased a new media program from PRWEB – Vocus which will allow us to issue 2 press releases a month
– Jan. 28th issued a press release – UK Cancer Group Supports Increased Vitamin D Through Sensible Sun Exposure.… continue reading
UK Cancer Group Supports Increased Vitamin D Through Sensible Sun Exposure
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
UK Cancer Group Supports Increased Vitamin D Through Sensible Sun Exposure
The Vitamin D Society wishes to make Canadians aware of a new innovative Vitamin D and Skin Cancer Prevention program developed by Cancer Research UK. On its website, Cancer Research UK reports that “by enjoying the sun safely and avoiding sunburn, people can reduce their risk of skin cancer and enjoy the beneficial effects of the sun.”
… continue readingTanners Have Canada’s Highest ‘D’ Levels
Monday, January 28, 2013
Tanners Have Canada’s Highest ‘D’ Levels
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 SmartTan.com
People who use sunbeds have the highest vitamin D levels of any group in Canada, according to a study published in the journal public health by Dr. Gerry Schwalfenberg, an Edmonton physician who has written several papers on vitamin D.
… continue readingQuote of the Week Derm:UV Benefits More Important
Friday, January 25, 2013
“I’m a dermatologist. My day job is telling people ‘You’ve got skin cancer. It’s caused by sunlight. Don’t go into the sun.’ I actually think a far-more-important message is that there are benefits as well as risks to sunlight. continue reading
