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Brampton to look at tanning restrictions

Thursday, May 31, 2012
Tan ban. The City of Brampton wants in on the bid to prohibit minors from using tanning beds and will do its own feasibility study to look at how to do just that.
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Can sunscreen actually cause skin cancer?

Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Health experts have been wondering for a while just how effective sunscreens are at protecting the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.
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The future in sun exposure recommendations

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Posted on May 25, 2012 by Brant Cebulla VitaminDCouncil.org
In the past 30 years, recommendations regarding sun exposure have been simple. To counteract skin cancer, public health organizations and agencies have led the charge with campaigns focusing on sun and UVB avoidance.
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An ABC News undercover investigation into spray tanning safety

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
SmartTan.com Industry Advisory An ABC News undercover investigation into spray tanning safety is in the editing phase right now and appears set to air, perhaps as early as this week. The report appears to be centered on three areas that you may need to address locally after the piece airs:… continue reading

Vitamin D Society Website Updates

Monday, May 28, 2012
The following articles were posted to the Vitamin D Society webpage in the last week: – Clinical Trials Needed To Test Non-Skeletal Benefits Of Vitamin D – Vitamin D May Help in Heart Failure – Optimal Vitamin D linked to lower heart disease death: Study – Low vitamin D in womb linked to chubbier kids – Getting Ahead of the Vitamin D Revolution Curve   Please go to www.vitamindsociety.orgcontinue reading

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