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Skin cancers overdiagnosed
Thursday, September 12, 2013
In Canada, some forms of skin cancer are overdiagnosed and over-treated. A joint report from Statistics Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society estimates that 87,700 cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in 2013. Of those, 81,700 (or 93 per cent) will be non-melanoma skin cancer. Almost all cases of these cancers are slow growing and non lethal. continue reading
Richard Smith: Time for science to be about truth rather than careers
Monday, September 9, 2013
Most scientific studies are wrong, and they are wrong because scientists are interested in funding and careers rather than truth.
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Canadian Liberals to fast-track bill to ban minors from tanning salons
Monday, September 9, 2013
Will the Liberals also try to ban children from beaches, pools, parks and other outdoor activities based on junk science-fueled misconceptions about UV exposure?
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Cancer society launches tan-free grad campaign in N.L.
Monday, September 9, 2013
CCS pushing government to finish the regulations in Newfoundland continue reading
Ontario Government to Fast Track Tanning Bed Legislation – Vote Sept 11th
Friday, September 6, 2013
Following our previous commitment, next Wednesday, September 11th, our government will move forward with a programming motion in order to quickly pass this life-saving bill into law by the end of September. In August, both opposition parties committed to fast-track this important bill. Since then, both parties have been consulted on our intention to fast-track this legislation to pass it by the end of September.
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