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‘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
Expert: Sun Protects Against Skin Cancer
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Another British oncologist has rebuked the cosmetic dermatology industry’s sun-scare tactics, penning an article in the British press Tuesday encouraging people to get regular sun exposure to help them prevent all forms of cancer — even skin cancer.
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