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Babies born in April have ‘higher MS risk’
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Babies born in April face an increased risk of suffering from multiple sclerosis in later life, possibly as a result of their mothers’ lack of exposure to sunlight, according to research. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6926776/
Babies-born-in-April-have-higher-MS-risk.html Scientists found mothers who were pregnant during the autumn and winter were most likely to give birth to those who would suffer from the debilitating neurological disease.… continue reading
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
