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Canada Virtually Eliminates Flu Deaths While U.S. Has Thousands
Monday, July 5, 2010
Over the last four years, Canada has had a grand total of 16 “flu-associated” fatalities for their pediatric age category — which includes everybody under the age of 18.
… continue readingVitamin D deficiency on the rise
Monday, July 5, 2010
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Susan Waun remembers her doctor was skeptical when she asked for a vitamin D test. |
Vitamin D confusion for pregnant women as new study suggests daily dose IS best after all
Monday, July 5, 2010
Pregnant women were left in confusion today after doctors issued conflicting advice on vitamin pills.
A team of experts at the University College London Institute of Child Health said expectant mothers should routinely take vitamin D supplements to protect babies from life-threatening conditions.Oliver Gillie: Time to abandon this outdated view on staying out of the sun
Monday, July 5, 2010
Sunscreen has its SPF limits
Monday, July 5, 2010
In the sunscreen aisle, shelves that used to be stocked with bottles claiming an SPF, or a sun protection factor, of 30 now trumpet SPFs of 55, 70, even “110+.” This not-so-subtle escalation often comes with pricing. Higher SPFs cost more, but are they worth it?
