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Vitamin D Deficiency May Factor Into Crohn’s Disease
Monday, April 19, 2010
Research reveals that low levels of vitamin D may contribute to Crohn’s and other inflammatory bowel diseases.
Sunlight: More than Just ‘D’
Friday, April 16, 2010
“Here’s something else to consider: Vitamin D made in the skin lasts at least twice as long in the blood as vitamin D ingested from the diet. When you are exposed to sunlight, you make not only vitamin D but also at least five and up to ten additional photoproducts that you would never get from dietary sources or from a supplement.
Skin cancer ‘cure’ found
Thursday, April 15, 2010
London, Apr 11 (ANI): A group of researchers has claimed to have found a cure for skin cancer.
A vaccine, which attacks tumour cells, leaving healthy cells undamaged and carries agents that boost the body’s response to skin cancer, is being tested in the UK.
… continue readingHealth Unit supports tanning ban for those under 18
Thursday, April 15, 2010
The Porcupine Health Unit is pleased to announce that its Board of Health has carried a motion to support the Canadian Cancer Society’s call for government action that will protect the public from the harmful effects of artificial tanning. With this motion, the Porcupine Health Unit joins other professional bodies across Ontario, such as the Canadian Dermatology Association and Cancer Care Ontario, who are encouraging the development of strong and comprehensive legislation that will ban artificial tanning for those under the age of 18.… continue reading
Tanning bill shocks operators
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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Tanning industry officials say they’re stunned by an NDP bid to ban tanning services to anyone under 19.
The Skin Cancer Prevention Act was set to be introduced for first reading by health promotion critic France Gélinas. It’s co-sponsored by Liberal MPP Khalil Ramal.
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