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Vitamin D reduces major medical risks in the eldery if taken in high doses

Friday, May 11, 2012
Wednesday, May 09, 2012 by: PF Louis
(NaturalNews) Most NaturalNews readers know some of the health values of vitamin D3, which go well beyond the accepted bone health quality. But how much is enough and how little is not enough is a controversial subject.
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Skin-cancer warnings ignored

Friday, May 11, 2012

Skin-cancer warnings ignored

The Associated Press

Posted: May 11, 2012 9:56 AM ET

Last Updated: May 11, 2012 9:55 AM ET

The warnings about skin cancer from too much sun don’t seem to be getting through. Half of U.S. adults under 30 say they have had a sunburn at least once in the previous year — about the same as a decade ago, according to a government survey.
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Quebec will ban tanning to those under the age of 18

Thursday, May 10, 2012
The move comes after more than 60,000 signatures were gathered in petitions and at the recommendation of the Canadian Cancer Society and the Quebec Association of Dermatologists. Health Minister Yves Bolduc is expected to table the bill in the National Assembly the coming days.… continue reading

The Sun and Vitamin D

Thursday, May 10, 2012
It’s easy to overdo your sun exposure in your quest to finally spend some time outdoors… especially when your skin is lily-white from being inside for months — and not used to the sun.… continue reading

Cancer death rates show decline

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Death rates for the four major cancers — lung, colorectal, breast and prostate — are declining, thanks to falling smoking rates and increases in screening and treatment, the Canadian Cancer Society says.… continue reading

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