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Can your child’s birthday determine his health?

Friday, June 10, 2011
A recent study has revealed that the month in which your baby is born could affect your child’s health, intelligence and length of life, depending on how sunny the season is.… continue reading

Derm: Tans are Nature’s Sunblock

Friday, June 10, 2011
 
British dermatology leader Dr. Sam Shuster says that a suntan is not damage — it is nature’s intended design and that anyone who thinks otherwise should “tell that to Darwin.” Shuster’s comments on suntans are published as a portion of the book “Panic Nation: Unpicking the Myths We’re Told About Food and Health” available on www.Amazon.com.
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Are Derms Lying About Vitamin D?

Wednesday, June 8, 2011
 
“It should be noted that the predominate emission of tanning lamp is in the UVA range, while cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D is only induced by UVB.” — Dr. Henry Lim, American Academy of Dermatology Council on Science and Research and chair of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich.
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What factor sunscreen?

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
“Sun cream guidelines ‘leave millions at risk’,” reported The Daily Telegraph. According to the article, experts have called the decision of “NHS watchdog” NICE to recommend using factor 15 sunscreen a “blunder”.
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Sarnia Mayor Bradley wants staff to consider indoor tanning bylaw

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
 

Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley wants City Council to ask city staff to explore the idea of implementing a municipal bylaw prohibiting anyone under the age of 18 from using an indoor tanning bed.

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