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Prince George Teens Subject of Anti-Tanning Project
Friday, January 14, 2011
Prince George, B.C. – The Canadian Cancer Society B.C. Yukon Division Prince George office is making moves to convince young people to keep clear of tanning beds.
… continue readingTanning bed rules needed on P.E.I.: cancer society
Friday, January 14, 2011
A ban on youths using tanning beds in Victoria has health advocates on Prince Edward Island wondering why the P.E.I. government isn’t doing the same.
… continue readingWhy living abroad could be good for you – UK
Friday, January 14, 2011
People who have made the leap to live in warmer climes can take heart from a belated acknowledgment by part of the British medical establishment that the sun is good for you, after all.
New findings show vitamin D accelerates recovery from TB
Monday, January 10, 2011
UK researchers have found that vitamin D can speed up the antibiotic treatment of tuberculosis (TB).
… continue readingBreaking News: Popular Cancer Drug Declared More Harmful Than Helpful
Monday, January 10, 2011
The FDA has said that the controversial drug Avastin should be phased out as a treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Recent studies show that its benefits are outweighed by dangerous side effects.… continue reading