In the News
Only 24% of children, adolescents with type 1 diabetes had sufficient vitamin D levels
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Three-quarters of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes had insufficient levels of vitamin D in a study conducted by researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center. The findings suggest that children with diabetes may need vitamin D supplementation to prevent bone fragility later in life.… continue reading
Order of Canada awarded to Dr. John Godel for Vitamin D Research
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Philanthropist Michael Audain among five from B.C. named to Order of Canada
http://www.kelowna.com/2009/12/31/philanthropist-michael-audain-among-five-from-b-c-named-to-order-of-canada/
Canwest News Service Two medical doctors, a former federal privacy commissioner, an actor and an art-collecting property developer were the B.C. recipients of Order of Canada awards announced Wednesday by Gov.-Gen.… continue reading
Vitamin D shown to reduce risk of cancer
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
www.VitaminD3world.com
Taking a vitamin D supplement every day could reduce your risk of certain cancers. According to numerous research papers, taking three to four high strength (12.5 micrograms) tablets of vitamin D a day can reduce your risk of developing certain cancers by up to a quarter.… continue reading
Tax in health-care reform bill baffles tanning salon owners USA
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
By DEBRA LANDIS THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
Why are we being singled out? That’s the question tanning-bed operators are asking as the U.S. Senate today approved legislation aimed at paying for sweeping health-care reforms. Included in the bill is a 10 percent tax on indoor tanning services projected to raise $2.7 billion over 10 years, offsetting some of the expense of providing health insurance for millions more Americans.… continue reading
The curious case of sunshine and MS
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
http://www.kelowna.com/2009/12/26/the-curious-case-of-sunshine-and-ms/
The risk of MS increases as you move away from the equator and your daily dose of sunshine declines, according to UBC Brain Research Centre scientist Helen Tremlett. “Our best guess is that sunlight is a factor and what does sunlight do?”… continue reading
