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Russell Brand Surprises Scottish Teenager With Charity Award
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Celebrities
Scottish teenager Ryan McLaughlin, whose Shine on Scotland campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of Vitamin D in the battle against Multiple Sclerosis, has been awarded a Pride of Britain Award by Russell Brand.
Vitamin D Scandal: Ontario Government Cancelling OHIP Coverage for Vitamin D Testing
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
“We estimate that vitamin D deficiency is the most common medical condition in the world.” – Dr. Michael F. Holick, Vitamin D expert
Although it’s not official yet, Ontario will soon be stopping OHIP/Medicare coverage for vitamin D tests for all but certain individuals already suffering from proven vitamin D deficiency diseases.… continue reading
Oprah Magazine: ‘D’ Can Save Your Life
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Oprah Winfrey’s popular magazine, O, is asking everyone to get their vitamin D blood levels checked — acknowledging that too little sunshine has led to mass vitamin D deficiency in society today.
Vitamin D Sun Timer
Friday, November 5, 2010
Vitamin D Sun Timer calculates the right amount of sun exposure using real time UV index and user provided skin type for those wishing to naturally produce vitamin D without risking sunburn.DescriptionVitamin D Sun Timer allows you to create unlimited user profiles.
… continue readingMayo Clinic Finds Insufficient Vitamin D Levels in CLL Patients Linked to Cancer Progression and Death
Thursday, November 4, 2010
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Researchers at Mayo Clinic have found a significant difference in cancer progression and death in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients who had sufficient vitamin D levels in their blood compared to those who didn’t.… continue reading
