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Order of Canada awarded to Dr. John Godel for Vitamin D Research

Thursday, December 31, 2009
Philanthropist Michael Audain among five from B.C. named to Order of Canada http://www.kelowna.com/2009/12/31/philanthropist-michael-audain-among-five-from-b-c-named-to-order-of-canada/ Canwest News Service Two medical doctors, a former federal privacy commissioner, an actor and an art-collecting property developer were the B.C. recipients of Order of Canada awards announced Wednesday by Gov.-Gen.… continue reading

Vitamin D shown to reduce risk of cancer

Tuesday, December 29, 2009
www.VitaminD3world.com Taking a vitamin D supplement every day could reduce your risk of certain cancers. According to numerous research papers, taking three to four high strength (12.5 micrograms) tablets of vitamin D a day can reduce your risk of developing certain cancers by up to a quarter.… continue reading

Tax in health-care reform bill baffles tanning salon owners USA

Tuesday, December 29, 2009
By DEBRA LANDIS THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER Why are we being singled out? That’s the question tanning-bed operators are asking as the U.S. Senate today approved legislation aimed at paying for sweeping health-care reforms. Included in the bill is a 10 percent tax on indoor tanning services projected to raise $2.7 billion over 10 years, offsetting some of the expense of providing health insurance for millions more Americans.… continue reading

The curious case of sunshine and MS

Tuesday, December 29, 2009
http://www.kelowna.com/2009/12/26/the-curious-case-of-sunshine-and-ms/ The risk of MS increases as you move away from the equator and your daily dose of sunshine declines, according to UBC Brain Research Centre scientist Helen Tremlett. “Our best guess is that sunlight is a factor and what does sunlight do?”… continue reading

Tanning Salons Say Tax Would Trigger Job Cuts, Store Closings

Thursday, December 24, 2009
By Tian Huang   A proposed tax on indoor tanning salons may trigger more job cuts, store closings and expansion into other tanning products, industry executives said. The Senate plans to vote tomorrow on an $871 billion overhaul of the U.S. health-care system, and procedural votes suggest that the measure will pass.… continue reading

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