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Vitamin D Day Stretches Across Canada!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November 2nd is now recognized as Vitamin D Day in over 20 cities across the country Vancouver, BC – Vitamin D can make a substantial difference in cancer prevention and survival outcomes, yet many Canadians have sub-optimal levels of Vitamin D.… continue reading

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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