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Vitamin D reduces colon cancer in Europe

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
 LONDON, Jan. 22 (UPI) — A study of more than 520,000 people in 10 Western European nations found high blood levels of vitamin D correlate with lower colon cancer risk, researchers say.
The study, published in the British Medical Journal, says several previous studies had already suggested a link between vitamin D and colorectal cancer, but the evidence had been inconclusive with limited information from European populations.
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DON’T STOP! ‘Tan Tax’ battle is NOT over

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
 
 
 SMART TAN INDUSTRY ADVISORY
The indoor tanning community – retail businesses, suppliers and the 30 million indoor tanning clients who value its service – must continue to make Congress aware that no form of a federal “Tan Tax” should be considered in or outside of the controversial health care bill.
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Vitamin D levels not enough for winter: Study

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
By Stephen Daniells
Current recommended intake for vitamin D during winter months and need to be at increased by five, says a new study from California.
Recommended intakes for people with darker skins should be increased to a whopping 2100 to 3100 International Units per day all year-round, up from the current adequate intakes set at 5 micrograms per day (200 International Units).
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Safety of sunscreen pigments comes under scrutiny

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
 
A new study shows how titanium dioxide nanoparticles used in sunscreens may cause cancer in mice. Although there is no proof that the nanoparticles can cause cancer in humans, the researchers say the study raises concerns about the safety of workers exposed to high concentrations of the nanoparticles in factory settings.
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Turning up the sun

Friday, January 22, 2010

The world of fake tanning, along with the risks and benefits associated with the quest for sun

By Allison MacLachlan, Editorials Editor (Cartoon Illustration by Andrea Por)
If the January drizzle has you yearning for a sun-kissed glow, you might want to think twice before going after a Jersey Shore-grade artificial tan this winter.
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