In the News
Vitamin D and Melanoma – Dr Mercola and Dr Heaney
Friday, December 9, 2011
Dr. Robert Heaney explains why sunshine has been wrongly accused of being the main culprit in causing deadly skin cancer.
It was an absolute honor and great privilege to have the opportunity to interview Dr. Heaney. Most of you know how passionate I am about vitamin D, but are probably not aware that Dr.… continue reading
‘D’ Council Explains D-Immunity Link
Friday, December 9, 2011
One of the world’s leading vitamin D advocacy groups this week called for the public to realize that the Sunshine Vitamin’s role in activating the body’s immune system is far-beyond theoretical and has an explained and understood mechanism.
… continue readingTanning guidelines toothless, says Opposition PEI
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The provincial government will introduce new guidelines Thursday afternoon for the tanning bed industry on P.E.I.
But health critic James Aylward says guidelines don’t have any teeth.
He wants P.E.I. to follow Nova Scotia and bring in enforceable legislation.
… continue readingEU-funded scientists uncover gene that causes spread of skin cancer
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
A new EU-funded study has pinpointed the specific gene that must be present before malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, can spread. The gene P-Rex1 causes cancer cells to break away from the original tumour and spread or metastasise to other organs like the brain, something which can cause them to fail.… continue reading
Vitamin D Levels Tied to Diabetes Risk in Obese Kids
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
TUESDAY, Dec. 6 (HealthDay News) — Low levels of vitamin D are much more common in obese children than in those who aren’t obese and are associated with insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, researchers have found.… continue reading
