In the News
Mad dogs and Englishmen were right! We SHOULD go out in the midday sun, say experts
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Going out into the midday sun is now officially recommended – without suntan cream – to top up vitamin D levels. But only as long as you live in the UK.
The latest advice from a range of health charities says 10-15 minutes exposure to the sun at midday during summer months can help build a store of the essential vitamin.… continue reading
NZ Tanning Association Defends Use Of Sunbeds
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wellington, Dec 15 NZPA – The Indoor Tanning Association of New Zealand is defending the use of sunbeds following a Consumer magazine report slamming most sunbed operators’ practices.
CRD postpones tanning bylaw decision
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Greater Victoria teens who use tanning beds have at least one more month to keep up their tan.
The Capital Regional District has extended the public consultation period on a proposal to ban teenage tanning bed use.
A final decision is now expected Jan.12, 2011.… continue reading
Boston University School of Medicine professor receives AACC’s Van Slyke Award
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
(Boston) – Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD, a professor at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), is the recipient of the 2010 Van Slyke Award from the American Academy for Clinical Chemistry New York Metro Section. The award acknowledges outstanding contributions to the science of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine.… continue reading
Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The nutritional research community has been abuzz about Vitamin D lately, and it has a lot of people wondering if they’re getting enough. How do you know if you are? Are there Vitamin D deficiency symptoms to watch out for? If you have Vitamin D deficiency symptoms, what do you do now?… continue reading
