In the News

By Lynne Eldridge MD, About.com GuideSeptember 5, 2012 I was excited to write about a recent study showing no survival difference between African Americans and white Americans with lung cancer. While most studies seem to suggest that lung cancer survival rates are lower in black people, this new study – one conducted with patients in the military health system – found no significant differences.… continue reading

Story Slams Smart Tan for Attacking ‘Sun Scare’ from SmartTan.com A privately funded media organization published an attack Thursday of Smart Tan’s contention that overzealous “Sun Scare” is contributing to vitamin D deficiency. FairWarning.org is a non-profit media organization sponsored by corporate and private contributions to produce controversial stories.… continue reading

Oakville first in Ontario to restrict tanning beds OAKVILLE BEAVER – Oakville became the first Ontario municipality to restrict tanning bed use Monday — anyone… Re: Oakville first in Ontario to ban youths from tanning beds, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, The Oakville Beaver As the association representing the commercial indoor tanning industry in Canada, we are working with all levels of government to develop legally enforceable professional standards, which will protect consumers of all ages, not just teenagers.… continue reading

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

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