In the News
Vitamin D May Thwart Kids’ Winter Colds
Friday, August 24, 2012
THURSDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News)
Taking vitamin D supplements may lower children’s risk of respiratory infections, according to a new study. The study included nearly 250 schoolchildren in Mongolia with low blood levels of vitamin D during winter. Taking a daily vitamin D supplement reduced their risk of respiratory infection by half, the researchers said.… continue reading
Sunbed centers allowed to advertise vitamin D benefits
Friday, August 24, 2012
August 22, 2012 Vitamin D news From VitaminDcouncil.org
Tanning centers in Scotland are now allowed to promote the benefits of tanning beds as a source of vitamin D, despite protest from the Scottish government. A leaflet produced by the Indigo Sun tanning center stated, “Exposure to UV light (whether from sunlight or sunbeds) is the most important source of vitamin D for people in the UK.”… continue reading
Canadian coming to Nashville – Smart Tan USA Magazine
Friday, August 24, 2012
Smart Tan USA Magazine Sales may have been down this year because of Mother Nature’s extremely warm temperatures, like Toronto having summer in February. Plus the Dark Side’s (as I like to call them) negative media campaigns over the last year.… continue reading
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Researching the Benefits of vitamin D
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation makes new investments in research, Researching the Benefits of vitamin D Posted Aug 23, 2012 By EMC News
This year, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) awarded $9.9 million in grants supporting breast cancer research projects and fellowships across the province, including a grant to Dr.… continue reading
Oakville Bans teens from using tanning beds
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
CTV Toronto Published Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 12:12PM EDT Last Updated Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 8:41PM EDT
The town of Oakville has become the first municipality in Ontario to prevent teens from using tanning beds. Oakville town council voted Monday evening to pass a bylaw that makes it illegal for anyone 18 years of age or younger to use a tanning bed.… continue reading
