In the News
Killer sunscreen? What your mama never told you about sun protection.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
It’s enough to drive parents crazy: “Slather your kids in sunscreen!” we are told. Yet, we are learning that the majority of popular sunscreens might NOT provide protection from the worst of the skin cancers and might actually increase our children’s chances of getting some cancers.
Have You Taken Your Vitamin ‘N’ Today?
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Vitamin Nature, that is.
In his powerful book “Last Child in the Woods,” Richard Louv points out that our kids are suffering from what he calls “Nature Deficit Disorder.” I’ve come to believe that virtually everyone in our culture suffers from NDD — and the only cure is Vitamin N.… continue reading
Gene researchers find key role for Vitamin D in range of diseases
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Scientists at Oxford University report that Vitamin D has a huge effect on our DNA and say this could explain its apparently beneficial role in preventing diverse diseases… continue reading
Vitamin D found to influence many diseases
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
It seems every week brings new evidence that vitamin D affects not only our bone strength but a host of other diseases as well. Now, researchers say they have found the “sunshine vitamin” directly influences over 200 genes related to autoimmune diseases.… continue reading
Ban tanning bed use by minors: CMA
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Governments should strengthen labelling requirements on tanning equipment, the Canadian Medical Association says. (Al Grillo/Associated Press)
Canadians under 18 should be banned from using indoor tanning beds because of the skin cancer risk, the country’s doctors say.
The Canadian Medical Association approved a motion calling for the ban at its annual meeting in Niagara Falls, Ont.,
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