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“No truth” in fake tan pregnancy scare, says expert
Monday, July 23, 2012
“No truth” in fake tan pregnancy scare, says expert Reports suggesting fake tan products are linked to infertility and could harm your unborn baby are unfounded, claims cosmetic industry Stories in today’s newspapers that fake tan products pose a risk to fertility and unborn babies have been slammed as untrue by an expert scientist from the cosmetic industry.… continue reading
Blocking more than just sunburns: Why you might need more vitamin D right now
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Jul 17, 2012 – 8:00 AM ET | Last Updated: Jul 16, 2012 5:56 PM ET National Post
Summertime might not be the time to be worrying about taking a vitamin D supplement, but does that mean that you can let it fall off your radar entirely?… continue reading
Majority of Germans Lack Sufficient Vitamin D
Friday, July 13, 2012
A new report finding that a majority of Germans lack sufficient vitamin D has set off a debate in the country between dermatologists and nutritionists, who recommend a simple, natural remedy for gaining more of the essential vitamin: sunshine. Jakob Linseisen of the Helmholtz Center in Munich likes to sit outside in the sun after lunch and enjoy his cup of coffee.… continue reading
Vitamin D supplementation and sun exposure: Can we pick and choose?
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Posted on July 11, 2012 by John Cannell, MD
Vitamin D Council Despite the increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancers, the Vitamin D Council recommends moderate sun exposure and 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 on days you do not get sun exposure.… continue reading
North Oakville Today – Youths could be banned from tanning beds
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Michael Howie – North Oakville Today Jul 12, 2012
Youths could be banned from tanning beds Keeping youth healthy and preventing melanoma is the aim of a recent motion at the Town’s Administrative Services Committee to ban residents under the age of 18 from using tanning or sun beds.… continue reading
