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Dr Oz: Skin Cancer: #1 Cancer You Can Avoid: Dark Clothes & Pedicures

Thursday, November 18, 2010
The Dr Oz Cancer Proof Your Life show including a segment on the number one cancer you can avoid – Skin Cancer.  Over 1 million Americans are diagnosed with Skin Cancer and almost 1 person every hour dies from it.  Doctor Oz said that Skin Cancer is preventable. 
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Children Dying Of Preventable Illness – Failure Of Government Advice On Vitamin D And Sunlight

Thursday, November 18, 2010

An NHS scheme to give life-saving vitamin D to under fives is reaching only a tiny minority of children in the UK. A radical overhaul is needed if the epidemic of chronic disease linked to vitamin D is to be halted, an expert said last night.

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Confusion about role of vitamin D

Thursday, November 18, 2010
A survey of more than 9,000 mothers and health professionals about vitamin D has exposed confusion and gaps in knowledge about the role it plays in children’s wellbeing.… continue reading

Suffer from PMS? Make sure you get enough vitamin D

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Health care professionals have known for many years that vitamin D plays a pivotal role in the health of bones and teeth. Recent research has led to a deeper understanding of the impact vitamin D has on our overall health. One such study conducted by scientists at the University of Massachusetts found a relationship between vitamin D and premenstrual syndrome.

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Vitamin D Ways to get your dose in winter

Wednesday, November 17, 2010
As evidence of the health benefits of Vitamin D continues to grow, running out and catching a few rays of sunshine has never felt healthier. However, here in the northern hemisphere the days of sunshine are fast diminishing and it’s time for Canadians to start looking elsewhere for their daily vitamin D fix.… continue reading

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