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Beware there are dangers hiding in your sunscreen lotion

Friday, June 25, 2010
 IN A society obsessed with fair complexion, sunscreen creams and lotions occupy a pivotal place in the skin care routine of beauty conscious women. However, few women are aware of the dangers associated with sunscreen use.
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Working Outdoors Reduces Cancer Risk

Friday, June 25, 2010
2010-06-25 17:14:57 – Working outdoors is a great way to boost your fitness, health and well being. If you’re sick of being stuck in an office, it could be time to swap the suit for some Dickies workwear.
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CRD seeking youth ban on tanning beds – Vancouver Island

Thursday, June 24, 2010
 

The Capital Regional District is seeking a ban on tanning beds for youth.

The region has moved a step closer to banning people under the age of 18 from using tanning beds.
A Capital Regional District committee voted unanimously yesterday to ask the regional board to approve a bylaw that would restrict tanning bed use by those under 18.
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“Handling of the H1N1 pandemic: PACE calls for safeguards against ‘undue influence by vested interests’

Thursday, June 24, 2010
See the resolution adopted today at the Council of Europe unanimously (60 votes to 1) http://assembly.coe.int/Default.asp 
[24/06/2010]  At the end of a debate on the handling of the H1N1 pandemic, PACE today endorsed the conclusions of its Health Committee, which were published on 4 June last.
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Sun exposure increases absorption of Vitamin D

Thursday, June 24, 2010

A new research has underlined the need for sun exposure claiming that this increased absorption of Vitamin D will help reduce the impact of influenza, asthma and other respiratory illnesses.

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