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Ban tanning bed use by minors: CMA
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Governments should strengthen labelling requirements on tanning equipment, the Canadian Medical Association says. (Al Grillo/Associated Press)
Canadians under 18 should be banned from using indoor tanning beds because of the skin cancer risk, the country’s doctors say.
The Canadian Medical Association approved a motion calling for the ban at its annual meeting in Niagara Falls, Ont.,
… continue readingStaff Report – Bill 31- A Ban on Indoor Tanning for Youth – Peterborough Health Unit
Thursday, August 19, 2010
To: All Members
Board of Health
From: Dr. Rosana Pellizzari, Medical Officer of Health
Subject: Staff Report – Bill 31- A Ban on Indoor Tanning for Youth
Date: June 9, 2010… continue reading
Even a low-dose vitamin D pill cuts breast cancer risk by 24 percent
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
(NaturalNews) A recent research study on vitamin D has shown that even low-dose vitamin D supplementation plays a big role in preventing breast cancer. According to the study, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women who take at least 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day lower their risk of developing breast cancer by 24 percent.… continue reading
Vitamin D not behind UVB’s psoriasis benefit
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Ultraviolet light therapy lessens the symptoms of psoriasis and simultaneously raises vitamin D levels, a new study shows. However, increased vitamin D is probably unrelated to light therapy’s benefits for psoriasis, the researchers say.… continue reading
Serum vitamin D levels and severe asthma exacerbations in the Childhood
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
BACKGROUND: Asthma exacerbations, most often caused by respiratory tract infections, are the leading causes of asthma morbidity and comprise a significant proportion of asthma-related costs. Vitamin D status might play a role in preventing asthma exacerbations.
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