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The American Cancer Society – Hoarding Wealth, not Preventing Cancer
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
The American Cancer Society’s mission statement says it is dedicated to “preventing cancer and saving lives—through research education, advocacy, and service.” Yet what the Society seems to do best is accumulate wealth. According to James Bennett, a professor of economics at George Mason University who tracks charitable organizations, the American Cancer Society (ACS) held a fund balance of over $400 million with about $69 million worth of holdings in real estate, office buildings, and equipment in 1988.… continue reading
Most sunscreens fail environmental group’s test
Monday, May 31, 2010
Only 8 per cent of sunscreens currently on the market win approval for safety and most of the rest are the modern equivalent of “snake oil,” the Environmental Working Group says.
… continue readingTanning Report Raises Eyebrows
Sunday, May 30, 2010
By: David Springer
(ABC 6 NEWS) — A new study paints a pretty scary picture when it comes to the potential dangers of tanning. The report, released by the University of Minnesota, claims tanning beds dramatically increase your chances of melanoma skin cancer.
Studies heat up debate over sunscreen
Sunday, May 30, 2010
When Karin Mossman heads outdoors with her young family, she mentally runs through her list of must-haves. Jackets? Got ’em. Hats? Check.
Sunscreen? Probably not.
“I’ve made a decision to avoid using sunscreens as much as possible to almost not at all,” says the Calgary mother.
Studies Find Increasing Health Benefits From Vitamin D
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Michael Irwig gives staff lectures on Vitamin D at George Washington University HospitalThe U.S. Institute of Medicine is involved in a study that will likely result in an increase in the recommended daily intake of vitamin D. Research shows vitamin D affects nearly every area of the body and low levels of vitamin D can have serious consequences. |
