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Low Vitamin D Raises Women’s Hip Fracture Risk
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) — Low levels of vitamin D can boost older women’s risk for hip fracture by more than 70 percent, University of Pittsburgh researchers report. Related News Video: Health News & Features Join a Discussion More from Health The finding adds weight to the recommendation that people maintain adequate intake of vitamin D, which is primarily made by the skin when it is exposed to sunlight.… continue reading
Sunblocks’ safety a hot topic for debate
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
By Julie Deardorff, Chicago Tribune
Sunscreen is commonly hailed as safe, essential body armor. It protects us from blistering sunburn, keeps our skin from wrinkling and helps guard against squamous cell cancer. But the evidence is inconclusive as to whether sunscreens reduce the risk of basal cell cancer and melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.… continue reading
Pain ‘linked with low vitamin D’
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Pain ‘linked with low vitamin D’ Low levels of the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, may contribute to chronic pain among women, scientists believe. The link does not apply to men, suggesting hormones may be involved, according to a study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases said.… continue reading
‘Sunshine Vitamin’ May Cut Death Risk
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
By JOSEPH BROWNSTEIN ABC News
The newest in a line of studies showing the potential value of vitamin D, new research from Johns Hopkins University shows that not getting enough of the so-called “sunshine vitamin” may increase the risk of early death by more than a quarter.… continue reading
Back Tanning-bed warning info a lot of poppycock
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Peterborough Examiner Re “Leal backs bill to ban teens from tan salons”
I was disgusted to read the comments made by Anita Record of the Peterborough and District Canadian Cancer Society. Much of what she spouted is poppycock. She should not be giving the public incorrect information.… continue reading
