In the News
A first in Canada: Vitamin D standard now for all Fraser Health care home residents
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
By Pamela Fayerman
Falls are the leading cause of injury in seniors and they cost the health care system in BC $200 million a year in direct health system costs. About 12,000 people over the age of 65 are hospitalized annually because of falls; they account for 78 per cent of deaths by injury in seniors.… continue reading
Vitamin D Day Stretches Across Canada!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November 2nd is now recognized as Vitamin D Day in over 20 cities across the country Vancouver, BC – Vitamin D can make a substantial difference in cancer prevention and survival outcomes, yet many Canadians have sub-optimal levels of Vitamin D.… continue reading
Young couple cleared of killing baby son
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
A young couple walked free from court today after being cleared of killing their four-month-old son who was suffering from rickets.
Rohan Wray, 22, and Chana Al-Alas, 19, of Islington, north London, fell under suspicion when baby Jayden died suddenly two years ago.
… continue readingSunbed cancer risk may be worth it – study
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun or sunbeds may contribute to skin cancer, but because of its ability to stimulate vitamin D the increase in risk might be a small price to pay, according to new research.
… continue readingHow to make a brainier baby
Monday, November 7, 2011
Feeding babies the right foods is a recipe for increasing their intelligence, according to top scientists from New Zealand and Australia who meet in Auckland this week to discuss the impact of nutrition on developing baby brains.… continue reading
