In the News
Most pregnant women aren’t getting enough vitamin D: study
Friday, August 12, 2011
The majority of pregnant women in Vancouver might not be getting enough vitamin D, even with prenatal supplements, according to a study published on Thursday.
CCS on the beaches – Tanning is Out
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Guest blog by Stacey Berisavac
A team of Canadian Cancer Society volunteers and The Burnadettes, ‘Scarlett and Burnie’, recently visited Kitsilano beach in Vancouver to raise awareness about the dangers of tanning. These show stopping comedians helped us spread the message that “Tanning is Out” to beach goers attending the BC Open volleyball tournament.
Breast Cancer Prevention Study Focusing on Role of Vitamin D Deficiency Launched by GrassrootsHealth
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
A new study will seek to examine the effects of vitamin D deficiency in relation to breast cancer rates – specifically, the study centers around investigating the occurrence of breast cancer among a population of women 60 and over who achieve and maintain a targeted vitamin D serum level in the bloodstream.
… continue reading..Skin cancer rates rising in Quebec
Monday, August 8, 2011
Fri, 5 Aug, 2011 – Statistics on skin cancer show there has been a significant increase in the number of Quebecers developing the disease in the last decade.… continue reading
Free app helps you beat the heat
Monday, August 8, 2011
It was developed by local students
Sonia Aslam/John Ackermann Aug 07, 2011 12:28:16 PM
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The risk of skin cancer is increased by the amount of sun you get. So, to help you out a new locally developed app, to know just how dangerous the heat really is, has been developed.
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