In the News
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
CCS will not meet with JCTA – We need your help
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Dear JCTA Members,
For many years now we have been told that the sunbeds as well as sunlight should be avoided, that the World Health Organization warns that the risk of skin cancer increases with any exposure whatsoever, “that there is no such thing as safe tan”.… continue reading
To Screen or Not – Has Sun Avoidance Gone Too Far?
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Posted: 08/05/2012 00:00
The sad case of Jayden Wray has drawn attention to what is probably the commonest malnutrition in UK – the lack of vitamin D or “sunshine” vitamin. It is difficult to believe that in this age of plenty where there is an epidemic of obesity, more than 50% of the population suffers from vitamin D deficiency!
… continue readingThe evolution of skin color – possibly a balnace between Folate and Vitamin D
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Posted on May 7, 2012 by Brant Cebulla
The variation and evolution in skin color and pigmentation are subjects that are still not fully understood or agreed upon. In a recent paper, Professor Nina Jablonski of Penn State University declares, “Skin color has been observed and studied by philosophers and scientists for over two millennia and yet there is still much about it that is not known.”… continue reading
The dark secret of tanning injections
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Jennifer Zielinski – Story: 74748
May 7, 2012 / 1:43 pm
May 7, 2012 / 1:43 pm
This is a Castanet exclusive report.
If it sounds too good to be true . . . maybe it is.
There is a new drug hitting the streets and locker rooms in BC, a drug that users say gives you a tan, makes you thin and increases your libido .
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