In the News
Does Sun Exposure Cause Skin Cancer?
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
There are a lot of tales told about skin health. One of the most damaging is that sun exposure causes skin cancer. As you’ll see in a moment, this is simply not true.
Evidence suggests different path for MS
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
A lot has been written lately on Premier Brad Wall’s decision to invest in a controversial multiple sclerosis intervention from Italy that has no known benefit and a disproved theoretical basis.
Perhaps that is why he made the decision on a radio talk show without even consulting with his Health minister or any of the staff within the Ministry of Health.
Why Getting Outside is Good for you
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
An interesting article found on Article City:
One thing that disturbed me over the years was how so many health critics have tried portrayed sun exposure as “deadly rays”. Like we as people should live in caves and never to see the light of day.… continue reading
A step toward a new sunscreen?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Plant agents show promise in preventing skin cancer
SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 26, 2010) – Maybe you worshipped the sun in your youth or weren’t as meticulous as you should have been with sunscreen. If so, take heart: Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio are finding that certain plant substances, when given in combinations, may suppress damage that can cause skin cancer.… continue readingA little ray of sunshine who needs a little ray of sunshine
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Dorina French with baby Julian. A lack of sunshine during pregnancy meant Julian was born vitamin D deficient. Picture: Pat Scala
THE winter sun glows through the window into tiny Julian Fench’s cot. It is fitting that he was born in Sunshine Hospital, because he needs more of it.
