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Vitamin D News?

Thursday, August 18, 2011
Oh, boy. Here it comes, I can feel it! “There’s a new study out saying that Vitamin D causes skin cancer, can you comment?” I am really bad at not rolling my eyes and clucking my tongue. So if you still want me to comment, I will but it’s going to happen (maybe even with a heavy sigh).
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What is Addiction?

Monday, August 15, 2011
People often claim to be addicted to chocolate, coffee, football, or some other
substance or behavior that brings pleasure. This is not likely. Addiction is an
overwhelming compulsion, based in alteration of brain circuits that normally regulate our
ability to guide our actions to achieve goals.… continue reading

Report Confuses ‘Attraction’ with ‘Addiction’

Monday, August 15, 2011
 
Another research project is attempting to confuse humanity’s natural and intended attraction to UV in sunlight and sunlamps with unnatural chemical addictions. The New York Times on Friday ran a story headlined, “How Tanning Changes the Brain” covering the latest project.
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Ford Vista Roof sales up – partly because of vitamin d

Monday, August 15, 2011
Ford’s Vista Roof option has been selling well recently, and the automaker says this is, in part, to the little shot of Vitamin D it gives to drivers’ everyday commutes. The split glass roof also has UV protection comparable to SPF-50 sunscreen, which should satisfy even the fairest-skinned buyers.… continue reading

Hamilton Did Not Have Skin Cancer: Report

Friday, August 12, 2011
Press reports Thursday erroneously alleged that actor George Hamilton was treated in July for skin cancer, misrepresenting the fact that Hamilton instead had non-cancerous benign lesions removed by a dermatologist.… continue reading

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