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Cancer Society seeks youth tanning ban – Cranbrook BC

Monday, January 16, 2012

Annalee Grant

The Canadian Cancer Society is riding a wave of public support to help pressure the government to ban tanning for youth under the age of 18 in the province. “Our position is that voluntary guidelines are not enough,” said Patti Moore, health promotion co-ordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society Southern Interior Region.
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It’s time to tone down tanning

Thursday, January 12, 2012
 Salon use linked to melanoma
 
By Joanne Chianello, Ottawa Citizen January 12, 2012
It’s about this time of year when the lucky among us heading for the sun and sand of Caribbean resorts start to muse about investing in a “base tan.”
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Fellow Sun Lovers –The Sunlight Institute

Thursday, January 12, 2012
Fellow Sun Lovers — We hear a lot in the news these days about vitamin D, but can it really prevent breast cancer? Research shows that it can! And the best source isn’t food or supplements; it’s sunlight! That’s why it’s called “The Sunshine Vitamin!”… continue reading

Now, a cream that treats cancer painlessly

Thursday, January 12, 2012
Italian scientists have discovered a painless, non-surgical skin cancer treatment using radioactive cream that could treat cancer in as little as two hours. According to media reports in recent days, the breakthrough treatment was tested on 700 patients with basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, less aggressive forms of skin cancer, with a success rate of 95 percent after one to three treatments.
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Low Levels of Vitamin D May Be Linked to Depression

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Before Hitting the Supplements Though, Check With Your Doctor
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WebMD Health News
Jan. 10, 2012 — Feeling blue? It may be time to check your vitamin D levels. New research suggests that low levels of vitamin D and depression may go hand in hand.… continue reading

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