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Prison to install sunbeds for inmates

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

MOSCOW (Reuters) – One of Russia’s most notorious prisons will soon install sunbeds to improve the health of its inmates, its head said on Tuesday.

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Russell Brand Surprises Scottish Teenager With Charity Award

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

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Scottish teenager Ryan McLaughlin, whose Shine on Scotland campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of Vitamin D in the battle against Multiple Sclerosis, has been awarded a Pride of Britain Award by Russell Brand.
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Vitamin D Scandal: Ontario Government Cancelling OHIP Coverage for Vitamin D Testing

Tuesday, November 9, 2010
“We estimate that vitamin D deficiency is the most common medical condition in the world.” – Dr. Michael F. Holick, Vitamin D expert Although it’s not official yet, Ontario will soon be stopping OHIP/Medicare coverage for vitamin D tests for all but certain individuals already suffering from proven vitamin D deficiency diseases.… continue reading

Oprah Magazine: ‘D’ Can Save Your Life

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Oprah Winfrey’s popular magazine, O, is asking everyone to get their vitamin D blood levels checked — acknowledging that too little sunshine has led to mass vitamin D deficiency in society today.

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Vitamin D Sun Timer

Friday, November 5, 2010

Vitamin D Sun Timer calculates the right amount of sun exposure using real time UV index and user provided skin type for those wishing to naturally produce vitamin D without risking sunburn.DescriptionVitamin D Sun Timer allows you to create unlimited user profiles.

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