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SmartTan.com Sun Scare Lie of the Week: “While we wait for better agreement about whether modest sun exposure is healthy or hazardous, researchers agree than skin production of vitamin D is limited. At least for light and medium pigmented skin, continued sun exposure beyond a few minutes does not raise vitamin D levels but will increase skin damage.… continue reading

WASHINGTON, PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — To help the general public better understand the relationship between vitamin D and the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has issued a position statement on vitamin D, sun protection and skin cancer prevention. The Council recommends that vitamin D be obtained from a combination of dietary sources and supplements and not through intentional exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.… continue reading

Study suggests that treatment may help women with seasonal depression in winter Jul 20, 2009 MONDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) — Treating women with seasonal depression using a vitamin D supplement can reduce depressive symptoms, according to a study published the August issue of Applied Nursing Research.… continue reading

The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) recently issued an updated position statement on vitamin D after an updated review of the increasing body of scientific literature on this vitamin and its importance for optimal health. The Academy continues to recommend that the public obtain vitamin D from nutritional sources and dietary supplements, and not from unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or indoor tanning devices, as UV radiation is a known risk factor for the development of skin cancer.… continue reading

By Melanie Segala Have you noticed that the media chatter regarding the expected flu pandemic has been ramping up lately? Could it be because pharmaceutical giants like Baxter and Novartis are moving full speed ahead to prepare for mass inoculations around the globe of H1N1 (swine) flu vaccines by this fall?… continue reading