In the News
Ontario cancels vitamin D testing for all
Friday, August 13, 2010
Ontario is bucking the vitamin D trend and will no longer pay for testing to determine whether patients are lacking in the supplement that is hailed by some as a powerful cancer fighter.
From fighting high blood pressure to protecting against colorectal cancer and boosting the body’s immune system, vitamin D has become the latest cure-all.… continue reading
The melanoma epidemic? Don’t panic… it’s all a terrible mistake
Thursday, August 12, 2010
| Summer is a marvellous time. It’s when we can all enjoy light and warmth, eat gorgeous seasonal foods and get the chance to wear those colourful clothes we’ve collected during the rest of the year. And, of course, it’s also holiday time. |
Sun, Safety, Sunscreens and Cancer
Thursday, August 12, 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?
No tan is worth dying for…
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
No tan is worth dying for. That is the focus of a new, multi-faceted campaign launched by area public health units and the North East Cancer Prevention and Screening Network. Supporting the Call to Action of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA), this campaign aims to increase awareness of the health risks involved with indoor tanning and to strongly regulate the tanning industry including provisions that ban access to those under 18 years of age.… continue reading
