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Virus Linked To Some Cases Of Common Skin Cancer

Tuesday, August 4, 2009
ScienceDaily A virus discovered last year in a rare form of skin cancer has also been found in people with the second most common form of skin cancer among Americans, according to researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.… continue reading

Dr. Oz 101: How much Vitamin D should I get?

Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Heather McDowell Dr. Oz Examiner Sage Ross Featured as a critical component on Dr. Oz’s Anti-Aging Checklist, vitamin D plays an important role in boosting one’s immune system and reducing one’s risk of cancer. Vitamin D is actually a group of fat-soluble prohormones and also refers to metabolites and other such substances associated with growth and development.… continue reading

7 in 10 U.S. Kids Have Low Vitamin D

Tuesday, August 4, 2009
By Brunilda Nazario, MD Seven out of 10 U.S. children have too-low vitamin D levels, putting them at risk of heart disease, rickets, and weak bones. Nearly one in 10 kids — 7.6 million American children — are actually deficient in vitamin D.… continue reading

The Department of Health(NB) has no plans to crack down on underage tanning

Monday, August 3, 2009
The Department of Health has no plans to crack down on underage tanning bed use despite a report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, calling the practice “carcinogenic to humans.” AP International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and other sources of ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer-risk category, deeming them as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas.… continue reading

SMART TAN CREATES LETTER TO THE EDITOR to respond to IARC Report

Monday, August 3, 2009
The International Smart Tan Network has created the following “letter to the editor” for our salon members to send to their local news outlets to counter media reports on this week’s media frenzy about the IARC’s report listing UV light as a carcinogen.… continue reading

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