In the News
Ford Vista Roof sales up – partly because of vitamin d
Monday, August 15, 2011
Ford’s Vista Roof option has been selling well recently, and the automaker says this is, in part, to the little shot of Vitamin D it gives to drivers’ everyday commutes. The split glass roof also has UV protection comparable to SPF-50 sunscreen, which should satisfy even the fairest-skinned buyers.… continue reading
Hamilton Did Not Have Skin Cancer: Report
Friday, August 12, 2011
Press reports Thursday erroneously alleged that actor George Hamilton was treated in July for skin cancer, misrepresenting the fact that Hamilton instead had non-cancerous benign lesions removed by a dermatologist.… continue reading
Skin cancer charity tricks 14,000
Friday, August 12, 2011
A product claiming to ‘triple the power of the sun’ for the ultimate tan might scare off health-savvy consumers – but it attracted thousands of sun worshippers to try and buy the cream.… continue reading
Most pregnant women aren’t getting enough vitamin D: study
Friday, August 12, 2011
The majority of pregnant women in Vancouver might not be getting enough vitamin D, even with prenatal supplements, according to a study published on Thursday.
CCS on the beaches – Tanning is Out
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Guest blog by Stacey Berisavac
A team of Canadian Cancer Society volunteers and The Burnadettes, ‘Scarlett and Burnie’, recently visited Kitsilano beach in Vancouver to raise awareness about the dangers of tanning. These show stopping comedians helped us spread the message that “Tanning is Out” to beach goers attending the BC Open volleyball tournament.
