In the News
Vitamin D deficiency and death from diarrhea—another reason to return to the sunlight
Thursday, May 6, 2010
WebMD just posted an article regarding research on vitamin D levels and a particular “superbug,” clostridium difficile or C. diff, which causes severe diarrhea and death. http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20100505/c-diff-may-be-worse-with-low-vitamin-d… continue reading
Study: 4,000 IU Of Vitamin D Recommended For Pregnant Women
Thursday, May 6, 2010
by Personal Liberty News Desk
According to a new University of South Carolina study, pregnant women who take vitamin D supplements can safely lower their risk of infection and preterm labor and can improve the bone health and immune function of their child.… continue readingNormalizing Vitamin D levels may improve health
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Based on a six year study presented recently at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2010 Scientific Session, those with low vitamin D who increased vitamin D levels are less likely to die prematurely, develop heart failure or develop coronary artery disease.
… continue readingVitamin D shows potential as natural chemotherapy in U of G research
Thursday, May 6, 2010
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/Local/article/627928
By Blair Cameron,
GUELPH — The anti-cancer action of Vitamin D is one step closer to being understood, thanks to research by a professor with the University of Guelph’s department of human health and nutritional sciences.… continue reading
Kids will require parents’ consent to use tanning beds
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
By: Bruce Owen
That fake tan is going to be harder to get in Manitoba.
St. Norbert NDP MLA Marilyn Brick introduced a private member’s bill Tuesday that, when put into law, will make it tougher for younger people to use tanning beds.
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