In the News
Milk it for all it’s worth
Monday, July 27, 2009
By DOCTOR GIFFORD-JONES Toronto Sun
How many of us are not taking calcium supplements today? Not many if my patients are a good sample of what’s happening. But do you know that calcium supplementation may cause an increased number of hip fractures?… continue reading
Efavirenz, Race Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
Friday, July 24, 2009
By David Evans
People on a regimen containing efavirenz (Sustiva or Atripla) had a higher risk of having low vitamin D levels—which can lead to bone problems—than people on a protease inhibitor regimen. The study, which also found race and season of the year to play a role in vitamin D levels, was presented at the Fifth International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention in Cape Town.… continue reading
UK Committee Report Recommends Under-18 Tanning Ban
Friday, July 24, 2009
LookingFit.com
Two years ago, the Welsh Assembly Government asked the Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (Comare) to develop advice regarding indoor tanning equipment. Recently, the group released its report, recommending that people under 18 be prohibited from using artificial tanning devices.… continue reading
Consumer Interest in Vitamin D
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Steve French and Philip Barr, M.D
Research conducted by the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) found only one out of five U.S. adults feel their diet is deficient in vitamin D, and a similar 20 percent are using a vitamin D supplement separate from their multivitamin.… continue reading
Needles warning over tan jab drug
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
A growing number of women in the west of Scotland are injecting themselves with an unlicensed tanning drug, according to the local health board. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said pharmacies have reported requests from women for needles to inject Melanotan.… continue reading
