In the News

Region urged to call for tanning regulations

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Niagara’s regional government should call on the province to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for the safe use of indoor tanning operations, says an association representing Ontario tanning operations.

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Cancer Society spends more on fundraising than research

Wednesday, July 6, 2011
An Ontario cancer researcher is concerned that the Canadian Cancer Society has proportionally shifted funding away from research and is spending more of its dollars on fundraising and administration costs.… continue reading

LET THE SUNSHINE IN FOR A SUMMER BOOST

Tuesday, July 5, 2011
 Many of us are lacking a nutrient that could be vital to protect the body against a range of illnesses. Could you be at risk too?
FOR YEARS we’ve been told to cover up, stay out of the sun and slap on factor 50  to protect ourselves against skin cancer but now some experts are admitting that overdoing the “safe-sun” message could contribute to a new health epidemic – vitamin D deficiency.
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Collaborative effort will address tanning risks

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Prince Edward County Council will develop collaborations with the Added Touch Salon, Hastings of Prince Edward Health Unit and Canadian Cancer Society to raise public awareness of the risks of youth of indoor tanning.

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The overwhelming fear of being wrong

Monday, July 4, 2011
She didn’t vote because she was afraid her candidate would lose. He complains that the blog is being published too often and doesn’t want to read some of the posts if he’s not going to be able to keep up with all of them.… continue reading

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