In the News
Vitamin D can save half million babies each year: study*
Monday, October 19, 2009
http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Nutrition/Vitamins/vitamin_d_can_save_half_million_babies_each_year_161020090557.html
(foodconsumer.org) — Results of a new trial presented at an international research conference in Bruges suggest that vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk of premature births and boost the health of newborn babies, the Times reported Oct 10. Vitamin D deficiency, which is common everywhere, has been linked in many previous studies to a variety of illnesses from heart disease, cancers, multiple sclerosis and many others.… continue reading
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Monday, October 19, 2009
By Tom Thekan
http://www.thescugogstandard.ca/sports/2009/October-09/oct15-09/where_is_the_truth-149.html
As with most topics in life there are at least two sides to every story … and sometimes even more. Vitamin D is no exception. Vitamin D is on its way to becoming a controversial and hotly debated subject, ranking right up there with the Atkin’s Diet.… continue reading
Two cancer watchdog groups promoting sensible sun exposure
Monday, October 19, 2009
Headline Story SmartTan.com
Two cancer-watchdog web sites — www.CureToday.com and www.OralCancerNews.com — have published a story titled “The Vitamin D difference” that points out that sensible sun exposure is the only natural way to make natural vitamin D levels. “Plain old vitamin D might finally be ready for its day in the sun.… continue reading
Arthritis Treatments May Increase Skin Cancer Risk
Monday, October 19, 2009
By Brenda Goodman
Researchers are urging people with arthritis who take biologic medications that block an inflammatory protein called tumor necrosis factor alpha, or TNF-alpha, need to check their skin regularly for signs of cancer. That advice comes after two new studies found higher rates of both non-melanoma and melanoma skin lesions in those who take these kinds of biologic medications compared to those who take traditional disease-modifying, anti-rheumatic drugs, or DMARDs.… continue reading
Staying awake for skin cancer procedure
Monday, October 19, 2009
Posted By SUN MEDIA
http://www.nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2134741
Imagine a cancer with a 99% cure ratio that will never recur. Now imagine the treatment for this cancer being conducted while you’re awake, leaving only a minimal blemish, and being completed before you go home that day.… continue reading