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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome in Studies

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Screening, supplementation could be beneficial, researchers suggest

  SATURDAY, June 19 (HealthDay News) — A pair of new studies has uncovered evidence that low levels of vitamin D could lead to poor blood sugar control among diabetics and increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome among seniors.
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Health Canada urges caution when giving vitamin D to babies

Friday, June 18, 2010
OTTAWA — two days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about liquid vitamin D products for infants, Health Canada has issued a more muted advisory regarding potential dosage problems.
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Sun Safety 2010: The Truth About Sunscreens

Friday, June 18, 2010

As we reach the peak season of the summer sun, wisdom suggests that we pay greater attention to protecting our skin. Yet, there are questions about the best way to do this. Should we avoid the sun? Is all sun exposure bad for us?

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Friends of the Earth Campaigning for Sunscreen Safety

Friday, June 18, 2010
WASHINGTON—The environmental watchdog group Friends of the Earth launched a summer advertising and public education campaign intended to alert the public to the risks posed by nanosunscreens.
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Gwyneth Paltrow no-sun rule backfires

Friday, June 18, 2010
Gwyneth Paltrow learned that staying out of the sun could have health consequences when she was diagnosed with a severe Vitamin D deficiency.… continue reading

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