In the News
Needles warning over tan jab drug
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
A growing number of women in the west of Scotland are injecting themselves with an unlicensed tanning drug, according to the local health board. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said pharmacies have reported requests from women for needles to inject Melanotan.… continue reading
The solar eclipse, sunlight, sex and fertility
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tonya Foust Mead, PhD, MBA, MA – DC
Marriage Advice Examiner Fertility and sex drive may be proportionally related to the intensity of the sunlight. This could be one of the reasons why we are fascinated with the solar eclipse. Some would argue that the sun controls every living thing.… continue reading
Nutritionist spreads misinformation about sunshine and vitamin D in promoting diet and supplements as vitamin D sources.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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
National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention Encourages Americans to Obtain Vitamin D Through Diet and Supplements
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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
Vitamin D Supplements May Cut Depression Symptoms
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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
