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Ban fake bakes for teens urge Ontario doctors

Thursday, December 2, 2010

The Ontario Medical Association is calling on the province to ban all teens under 18 from using tanning beds.

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Tanning Businesses Split on November Results

Thursday, December 2, 2010
 
More than half of tanning businesses say November was less-busy as compared to 2009, according to the results of a SmartTan.com poll conducted in the last two weeks.
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Tanned women live longer (as long as you sunbathe sensibly), say scientists

Thursday, December 2, 2010
Sun-worshippers have long been warned that overdoing their tan increases their risk of skin cancer. Now some scientists suggest those who like to bronze may actually live longer.… continue reading

8 Vitamin D Scientists Available for Media Comment on Tuesday Announcement

Monday, November 29, 2010
TORONTO, Nov. 29 /CNW/ – Vitamin D blood levels – and not vitamin D intake itself – should be the focus of media coverage of this Tuesday’s anticipated Institutes of Medicine (IOM) revised North American vitamin D recommendations, according to a worldwide coalition of 41 vitamin D researchers.continue reading

Make a difference! Help prevent 1,000 children from remaining vitamin D deficient

Monday, November 29, 2010
Dear Friends, At this time we are presented with an opportunity.  An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of 1,000 uninsured children and their families.  There is little effort required and no cost involved, simply all that is needed are votes. 
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