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A Tan Is Still Admired, Despite Risks

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Survey finds conflicting opinions about suntans and skin cancer

  WEDNESDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — Despite significant concerns about skin cancer, a majority of Americans nevertheless think that having a tan is an attractive, desirable and healthy look, a new national survey finds.… continue reading

Tired? Rundown? Could be a Vitamin Deficiency

Thursday, May 13, 2010
 
NBCDFW.com
Low vitamin D levels are an unintended consquence of spending more time inside and covered up to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” because sunlight exposure to skin is the best and only natural source for humans to get it.
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Sunscreen and melanoma- prevention or cause

Thursday, May 13, 2010
 Conflicting news over sunscreen has left both sun-bathing enthusiasts and their indoor-loving counterparts in a tizzy. In case you haven’t heard the debate, we felt it wise to discuss the alleged risks and/or benefits of sunscreen smack dab in the middle of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.
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Moderate exposure to UVB light can solve vitamin D deficiency: MD

Thursday, May 13, 2010

TORONTO, ONTARIO, MEDIA RELEASE–(Marketwire – May 13, 2010) – It’s time to take a common sense approach to UVB light exposure primarily because moderate UVB light exposure year round will help solve Canada’s vitamin D deficiency epidemic, says Dr. Zoltan Rona, a Toronto doctor specializing in complementary and alternative medicine.

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Study: Vitamin D Vital for Pregnant Women

Friday, May 7, 2010
Reported May 3, 2010

(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy is not only safe for mother and baby, it can also prevent preterm infections, labor and births.

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