In the News
Vitamin D might lessen your flu risk
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Seasonal influenza has been linked with a deficiency of solar radiation, which triggers production of vitamin D. Simply put, the sun does not shine enough in Ireland
http://www.independent.ie/health/diet-fitness/vitamin-d-might-lessen-your-flu-risk-1924363.html?service
By Damien Maher
Now that the swine flu vaccine is finally in the country, at-risk groups are being urged to get inoculated.… continue reading
When Daylight Savings Time Stops – Consider Taking Vitamin D
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Canadian Cancer Society Recommends 1,000 IUs of Vitamin D Daily TORONTO, Oct. 28 /CNW/ – Changing our clocks on Sunday November 1 is an excellent time to consider taking a daily Vitamin D supplement, says the Canadian Cancer Society. “Because of our country’s northern latitude, the sun’s rays are weaker during fall and winter months and Canadians don’t produce enough Vitamin D from sunlight during this time,” says Dr.… continue reading
EU doctors deciding on elderly vitamin D levels
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
By Shane Starling
A group of European doctors is moving toward a vitamin D recommended level for the elderly, something that, if implemented, may influence vitamin D levels across the European Union for all age groups. The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) met recently at a vitamin D conference that drew several hundred scientists in Bruges in Belgium, and constructed a vitamin D recommended statement for the over75s at 600-800IU per day.… continue reading
Ministers to warn: Exposure to fluorescents may cause skin cancer
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
By Dan Even
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1124163.html
The inter-ministerial committee on carcinogenic materials has decided to issue a warning on the use of energy-saving fluorescent lamps because of the risk of skin cancer due to the radiation they emit. The committee, which advises the Health Ministry, prepared a warning that was recently relayed to the Department of Public Health at the ministry.… continue reading
Just ‘D’ facts
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Don Kermath, University alumus
http://www.dailyillini.com/opinions/letters-to-the-editor/2009/10/26/just-d-facts
Vitamin D isn’t a supplement or a vitamin. It’s a hormone made naturally when your skin is exposed to sunlight. No dietary source for “The Sunshine Vitamin” even comes close to vitamin D levels made naturally from UVB exposure.… continue reading
