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Potency of vitamin D varies widely
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 12 (UPI) -- PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 12 (UPI) -- The potency of vitamin D supplements sold in U.S. stores varied widely from 9 percent to 140 percent of the doses listed on the label, U.S. researchers said.
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Sask. examining tanning bed bans in other provinces
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Province of Saskatchewan says it is watching the experiences of other jurisdictions to see if children under the age of 18 should be banned from using tanning beds.
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Quebec Teen Ban Started Feb 11th
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Quebec on Monday becomes the latest province to ban the use of tanning beds for people under the age of 18.
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Can Vitamin D Prevent Diabetes?
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Vitamin D pills may do more than help build bone health. New Harvard University research has found that adequate levels of the “sunshine vitamin” cut the odds of developing adult-onset type 1 diabetes by half.
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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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