In the News
Call for vitamin D infant death probe
Thursday, January 26, 2012
By Andrew Hosken Today programme, Radio 4
Vitamin D deficiency can cause diseases like rickets
Two senior paediatric pathologists say they have discovered vitamin D deficiency in a significant number of children who have died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
… continue readingCancer Society urging local youths to avoid tanning booths – Cornwall ON
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
By KATHRYN BURNHAM kburnham@standard-freeholder.com
CORNWALL — While the winter weather can make many feel pasty and dreary, the Canadian Cancer Society is warning youth in particular to steer clear of the tanning booth for pick-me-up colour.… continue readingStudy: UV Suppresses MS Symptoms
Monday, January 23, 2012
A University of Wisconsin study suggests that UV exposure, totally independent of vitamin D production, suppresses an animal model of multiple sclerosis — another indication that UV exposure’s positive influence extends well beyond vitamin D production.
… continue readingUvalux to sell sunscreens to retail stores – Press Release
Friday, January 20, 2012
Australian Gold® and Uvalux are excited to announce the launch of Australian Gold® SPF products in major retailers across Canada!
“In the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America we have found great success in building a big brand name for Australian Gold® SPF” says Chris Shaffer, Director of International Sales for Australian Gold®.… continue reading
Nanaimo teen wants a tan-free grad ceremony
Thursday, January 19, 2012
A Nanaimo teen is encouraging seniors to go tan-free to their 2012 graduation ceremony.
Wellington Secondary school Grade 10 student Nikole Schluessel is organizing the Tan Free Grad campaign.
Cancer runs in her family and she learned from the Canadian Cancer Society about a link between ultraviolet light and skin cancer.
