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Young couple cleared of killing baby son

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
A young couple walked free from court today after being cleared of killing their four-month-old son who was suffering from rickets. Rohan Wray, 22, and Chana Al-Alas, 19, of Islington, north London, fell under suspicion when baby Jayden died suddenly two years ago.
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Sunbed cancer risk may be worth it – study

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun or sunbeds may contribute to skin cancer, but because of its ability to stimulate vitamin D the increase in risk might be a small price to pay, according to new research.

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How to make a brainier baby

Monday, November 7, 2011
Feeding babies the right foods is a recipe for increasing their intelligence, according to top scientists from New Zealand and Australia who meet in Auckland this week to discuss the impact of nutrition on developing baby brains.… continue reading

Eating too much sugar can lead to sagging skin, cancer: You Docs

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
 
Dr. Michael Roizen, right, and Dr. Mehmet Oz.
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My husband and I weren’t visited by many greedy goblins this Halloween. Now there’s a huge stash of leftover candy tempting us.
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Vitamin D Day in 20 cities

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

By Mike Youds
Daily News Staff Reporter

In one of the darkest months of the year, a local cancer survivor wants to make people aware of the so-called sunshine vitamin. Many Canadians have less than optimal levels of Vitamin D, a deficiency compounded at this time of year by the country’s northern climate and fewer daylight hours.
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