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Study links vitamin D to lung cancer survival
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
U-M researchers find high levels of enzyme that blocks vitamin D can predict lung cancer survival
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Recent research suggests vitamin D may be able to stop or prevent cancer. Now, a new study finds an enzyme that plays a role in metabolizing vitamin D can predict lung cancer survival.… continue readingBans Would Increase Home Unit Burns
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The healing power of the sun
Monday, February 28, 2011
Before antibiotics, sunlight was used to speed up the healing of wounds because it is an efficient germ killer, writes Dr Marga Boyani
All nature including humanity is solar-powered. Deprived of sunlight, man loses physical vigour and strength. Take away sunlight and all life on earth would soon perish.… continue readingScientists recommend moderate sun exposure and the use of nutritional supplementation to meet vitamin D requirements
Monday, February 28, 2011
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to serious, often fatal diseases, including numerous forms of cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, infections, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, dementia and heart failure. The mortality rate could be reduced by up to 24 percent if the population was to have an optimal intake of vitamin D, believed to be a value of 105 nano-molecules per litre of blood (105 nmol/L).… continue reading
Ban teens from tanning salons, doctors urge
Monday, February 28, 2011
CHICAGO – The American Academy of Pediatrics wants teenagers banned from tanning salons to reduce their risk of skin cancer.
More than 30 states regulate indoor tanning by minors, with some banning children younger than 14 or requiring parental permission. Illinois and New York are among states considering bills barring anyone under 18 from indoor tanning.
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