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Derm wants ban on teen tanning in Newfoundland
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Dermatologist shifts focus locally
ST. JOHN’S, NL, July 20, 2011 /CNW/ – At the close of the Canadian Dermatology Association’s (CDA) gala dinner, St. John’s dermatologist and CDA President, Dr. Ian Landells, handed over the presidential responsibilities to his colleague Dr.The Sunshine Vitamin
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
I love the sun. I love everything that we gain from the sun. Our plants, garden, vegetables, fruits and grains all rely on the sun to thrive. The warmth and energy from the sun can not be artificially duplicated. A day is always that much better when the sun is beaming in the sky (note: this blog was written prior to our heat wave week!).
HPV Infection Boosts Risk of Skin Cancers, Study Finds
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
The human papillomavirus spurs the development of nonmelanoma skin cancers, a new study in mice shows.
It was previously suspected that the virus, also known as HPV, was involved in the occurrence of these skin cancers, but it was not clear whether it had a direct role, the researchers said.
… continue readingAre you getting enough of the Sunshine Vitamin?
Friday, July 15, 2011
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – We have had no shortage of the Sunshine Vitamin this summer, but you still may not be getting enough of it.
Doctors say we are Vitamin D deficient because we’re not exposing ourselves to the sun. But if you do spend time in the sun, are you increasing your risk of Melanoma?… continue reading
Skin Cancer’s Real Culprit: Lack of Sun Exposure
Friday, July 15, 2011
