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Low Vitamin D Levels Associated With Greater Risk of Relapse in Childhood-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO — January 22, 2010 — Low vitamin D blood levels are associated with a significantly higher risk of relapse attacks in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who develop the disease during childhood, according to a study published online in the Annals of Neurology.… continue reading
Vitamin D reduces colon cancer in Europe
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
LONDON, Jan. 22 (UPI) — A study of more than 520,000 people in 10 Western European nations found high blood levels of vitamin D correlate with lower colon cancer risk, researchers say.
The study, published in the British Medical Journal, says several previous studies had already suggested a link between vitamin D and colorectal cancer, but the evidence had been inconclusive with limited information from European populations.DON’T STOP! ‘Tan Tax’ battle is NOT over
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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Vitamin D levels not enough for winter: Study
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
By Stephen Daniells
Current recommended intake for vitamin D during winter months and need to be at increased by five, says a new study from California.
Recommended intakes for people with darker skins should be increased to a whopping 2100 to 3100 International Units per day all year-round, up from the current adequate intakes set at 5 micrograms per day (200 International Units).
… continue readingSafety of sunscreen pigments comes under scrutiny
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
A new study shows how titanium dioxide nanoparticles used in sunscreens may cause cancer in mice. Although there is no proof that the nanoparticles can cause cancer in humans, the researchers say the study raises concerns about the safety of workers exposed to high concentrations of the nanoparticles in factory settings.
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