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Evidence suggests different path for MS
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
A lot has been written lately on Premier Brad Wall’s decision to invest in a controversial multiple sclerosis intervention from Italy that has no known benefit and a disproved theoretical basis.
Perhaps that is why he made the decision on a radio talk show without even consulting with his Health minister or any of the staff within the Ministry of Health.
Why Getting Outside is Good for you
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
An interesting article found on Article City:
One thing that disturbed me over the years was how so many health critics have tried portrayed sun exposure as “deadly rays”. Like we as people should live in caves and never to see the light of day.… continue reading
A step toward a new sunscreen?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Plant agents show promise in preventing skin cancer
SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 26, 2010) – Maybe you worshipped the sun in your youth or weren’t as meticulous as you should have been with sunscreen. If so, take heart: Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio are finding that certain plant substances, when given in combinations, may suppress damage that can cause skin cancer.… continue readingA little ray of sunshine who needs a little ray of sunshine
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Dorina French with baby Julian. A lack of sunshine during pregnancy meant Julian was born vitamin D deficient. Picture: Pat Scala
THE winter sun glows through the window into tiny Julian Fench’s cot. It is fitting that he was born in Sunshine Hospital, because he needs more of it.‘D’ Pioneer Frank Garland Passes at 60
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Dr. Frank Garland, Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California San Diego and Technical Director of the Naval Health Research Center passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17 at UCSD Thornton Hospital after contending with a nearly year-long illness with high optimism and courage.
