In the News
ACS: Melanoma Incidence ‘Stable’
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
SmartTan.com
The American Cancer Society’s key document measuring cancer rates in the United States — “Cancer Facts and Figures” — says that melanoma rates have not increased since 2000 and that rates are declining for women under age 50 — directly contradicting what ACS lobbyists have testified to state legislative panels this year.
Doctor prescribes sunshine to patients
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
By Clare Baillie
Sunshine could reduce the risk of heart attack and high blood pressure, according to the latest research.
Vitamin D – the main source of which is sunlight – is already known to have an impact on bone disease, but new research shows it can also reduce heart disease and other illnesses, including kidney failure, depression and diabetes.
ITA Set to Lead Industry At 3/25 Meeting
Monday, March 15, 2010
By Leif Vasström from Looking Fit
| I am posting the following “members only” material from the Indoor Tanning Association (ITA) to help maintain awareness that the organization is committed to the task ahead – and that we need to work in unison and properly support their efforts. |
Epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency sweeping the world
Monday, March 15, 2010
Mike Adams
There is an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency sweeping across our modern world, and it’s an epidemic of such depth and seriousness that it makes the H1N1 swine flu epidemic look like a case of the sniffles by comparison.… continue reading
The Vitamin D Newsletter
Monday, March 15, 2010
This is a periodic newsletter from the Vitamin D Council, a non-profit trying to end the epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. If you are not subscribed, you can do so on the Vitamin D Council’s website. If you want to unsubscribe, go to the end of this newsletter.… continue reading
