In the News
B.C. considering banning teens from tanning beds
Saturday, June 4, 2011
VICTORIA — B.C. Health Minister Mike de Jong said the government is looking at a province-wide ban on people under 18 using indoor tanning beds.
Food insufficient for Canadian vitamin D intakes
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Vitamin D fortified foods are not enough to ensure an adequate intake of the vitamin, and one-quarter of Canadians are not meeting the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), says a new study.
… continue readingTanning Bed Use Restricted in Nova Scotia as of May 31st
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The province is protecting young people from harmful UV ray exposure with legislation that comes into effect today, May 31.
The rise of ‘ethnic’ dermatology
Monday, May 30, 2011
Tucked down a narrow hallway in Davindra Singh’s sprawling Toronto dermatology clinic is a tanning booth. It’s about as tall as Dwyayne Wade and outfitted with 48 slender fluorescent bulbs. At a time when most dermatologists are urging their patients to drop their fake ‘n’ bake habits, Singh spent $20,000 on the machine, which some of his patients use three times a week.
… continue readingStudy eyes kids’ vitamin D intake – Saskatchewan
Monday, May 30, 2011
Twyla Bode is anxious to get her two young daughters involved in a new research study into vitamin D deficiency in children being conducted in Saskatoon.
