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Dueling Docs – Does the Sun Really Cause Melanoma?

Friday, May 15, 2009
The Issue Melanoma has always been considered linked to sun exposure – and sunscreen thought to protect against it. Now some doctors raise doubts. The Facts When most Americans think of melanoma, they think of John McCain as a POW baking in the Vietnam sun and developing such a severe form of the deadly skin cancer that his face was left scarred and oddly puffy.… continue reading

Sunscreens and Melanoma – Don’t Drink the Cool Aid!

Friday, May 15, 2009
By John McCormick As summer approaches the airways are about to be bombarded with reports on every TV station and on the front pages of newspapers concerning the need to stay out of the sun or wear sunscreen cream – the reason is to avoid the very dangerous form of skin cancer – malignant melanoma.… continue reading

Healthy Learners gets a helping hand

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Patricia Best The generous Calgary philanthropist Allan Markin is at it again. Chairman of Canadian Natural Resources and a part-owner of the Calgary Flames, Mr. Markin went public this week with a $1-million gift over four years to EducationMatters. The Calgary charity, which works in the city’s public schools, gave out more than $520,000 in program grants last year and $98,000 in student awards.… continue reading

First Long Weekend of Spring Good Time to Remember Vitamin D

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Canadian Cancer Society Reminds High Risk Canadians to Consider Taking Vitamin D Year Round TORONTO, May 13 /CNW/ – The Victoria Day long weekend (May 16 – 18) – Patriot’s Day in Quebec – is a good time for Canadians to consider consulting their healthcare providers about their Vitamin D intake.… continue reading

Survey: Recession-Struck Adults Are Turning To Tanning Beds For Summer Glow

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
London, England (AHN) – A survey conducted by Cancer Research UK yielded a shocking correlation between those strapped for cash and increased use of tanning beds. The survey found that overall, 34 percent of UK adults are less likely to go on vacation this year due to the recession.… continue reading

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