In the News
How shunning the sun could put your health at risk
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
By Hazel Parry
For years the sun has been considered public enemy number one, causing skin damage, premature ageing, skin pigmentations and increasing our risk of skin cancer. But before you head for the shade this summer, consider this: those nasty rays are needed in the production of vitamin D, and by blocking out the sun, you are risking a deficiency that could leave you open to all sorts of ailments.… continue reading
The Backbone of Bone Health – Part 2
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
This second of two parts on bone health focuses on the vital role that nutrition plays in the prevention or slowing of osteoporosis. In The Backbone of Bone Health – Part 1, we looked at the risk factors for osteoporosis as well as some of the lifestyle choices that can help you avoid it.… continue reading
Shining light on SPF and sunscreens
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Kim Chartrand
San Diego Wellness Examiner AP photo MA GhoshSummer is officially here and with it the mantra to apply sunscreen the minute you step into your day. And you may think that the higher the SPF the better, right? Well, you may want to think about that again.… continue reading
CDU attacks new proposal to ban children from tanning beds – Germany
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
http://www.thelocal.de/politics/20090320-18145.html
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) on Friday attacked a new proposal to ban young Germans from using tanning beds for health reasons. The draft law, presented last week by Social Democratic (SPD) Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel, is meant to protect those under 18 from risk of skin cancer.… continue reading
IDS boosted by ‘remarkable’ vitamin D market
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
By John O’Doherty
The growing concern over vitamin D deficiency has boosted sales at Immunodiagnostic Systems, the maker of diagnostic kits, as it increased its dividend by 10 per cent and launched a new automatic diagnostic device. “Vitamin D is a remarkable market at the moment and has been for the last couple of years,” said Roger Duggan, chief executive of IDS.… continue reading
