In the News
Skin cancer-promoting gene discovered
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Researchers have discovered a gene that plays a central role in black skin cancer, also known as melanoma. Suppressing this gene in mice inhibits the development of melanoma and its proliferation – a discovery that could pave the way for new forms of therapy.… continue reading
Health unit supports under-18 tanning ban – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph
Friday, July 6, 2012
July 05, 2012 Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph
Public Health has sent letters in support of Bill 74, the Skin Cancer Prevention Act, to local MPPs, Premier Dalton McGuinty, and the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Deb Matthews. A 2007 study found that 60 percent of tanning salons in Toronto did not ask the youth clients their age, nor prohibit them from tanning.… continue reading
Vitamin D in high doses may prevent fractures
Friday, July 6, 2012
Posted: Jul 5, 2012 2:04 PM ET
Getting enough vitamin D has long been associated with maintaining healthy bones, and now a new international study gives some idea of how much supplementation an older person needs to prevent fractures. The study, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), suggests 800 international units (IU) daily of vitamin D may help reduce the risk of hip and other bone fractures.… continue reading
It’s summer but Tanning is Out – CCS BC press release
Friday, July 6, 2012
July 6, 2012 /CNW/
Canadian Cancer Society volunteers will be on BC beaches this summer taking life-saving prevention information to people working on a dangerous tan. The Tanning is Out summer initiative is a fun, light-hearted approach with a deadly serious message.… continue reading
Oakville moves toward restrictions on tanning beds without talking to salons
Friday, July 6, 2012
To wait is to wait for others to die: advocate Oakville moves toward restrictions on tanning beds. Ward 2 Councillor Pam Damoff brought forward the motion intended to protect young people whom she says are particularly at risk of developing skin cancer through the use of tanning beds.… continue reading
