In the News
UV radiation, not vitamin D, might limit multiple sclerosis symptoms
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
By Nathan Seppa
Ultraviolet radiation from sunshine seems to thwart multiple sclerosis, but perhaps not the way most researchers had assumed, a new study in mice suggests.
If validated in further research, the finding could add a twist to a hypothesis that has gained credence in recent decades.
… continue readingN.B. tanning industry backs some regulation
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
BY GREG WESTON
TIMES & TRANSCRIPT STAFF
TIMES & TRANSCRIPT STAFF
FREDERICTON – Just as the province is about to begin formulating a new set of guidelines for the use of tanning beds, some in the industry say the old legislation wasn’t effective and new regulations should be limited.
Two-thirds of Canadians don’t get enough vitamin D: report
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Jill Mahoney
Globe and Mail Update Published on Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2010 9:01AM EDT Last updated on Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2010 12:46PM EDT
Two-thirds of Canadians do not have enough vitamin D Canada for overall health and disease prevention, according to a landmark Statistics Canada study.… continue reading
CDC: Babies Don’t Get Enough Vitamin D
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
By Salynn Boyles
March 22, 2010 — As few as one in five formula-fed babies and one in 20 breastfed babies are getting as much vitamin D in their diets as the nation’s leading pediatricians’ group now calls for, the CDC says.
… continue readingMarch 22, 2010 — As few as one in five formula-fed babies and one in 20 breastfed babies are getting as much vitamin D in their diets as the nation’s leading pediatricians’ group now calls for, the CDC says.
N.B. quietly repeals tanning bed legislation
Friday, March 19, 2010
http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/newstoday/article/988424
FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick government has quietly repealed legislation that made it difficult for young people to use tanning beds. But health officials say new guidelines are inevitable and could be brought forward as quickly as this fall.
In 1992, New Brunswick became the first province in Canada to impose restrictions on tanning beds for people aged 18 years and younger.… continue reading
