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Potential skin cancer treatment tested on tadpoles
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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U.K. researchers found that a synthetic compound called NSC 84093 stopped the movement of pigment cells when injected in tadpoles of the South African clawed frog. The scientists think inhibiting the cells’ movement can avert skin cancer metastasis in both frogs and humans.… continue reading
Five years after being fired from one post
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
By Coco Ballantyne
If the name Michael Holick means anything to you, you will recall that he was asked to resign from a post in Boston University’s dermatology department in February 2004 for promoting “sensible sun exposure” in his book The UV Advantage.… continue reading
Stress aggravates skin cancer
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
US researchers believe stress can accelerate the progression of malignant melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, in sufferers. According to a study published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity, the stress hormone, norepinephrine, increases the amount of all proteins involved in the development of melanoma.… continue reading
Too Few Soaking Up the Sun’s Vital Nutrient
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
By EDIE LAU FOR THE KITSAP SUN
The patient who came to physician David Miller in Silverdale the other day complained of leg pains, muscle weakness and fatigue. At one time, he might have checked her thyroid, encouraged her to be more active and sent her on her way.… continue reading
2000 Canadians Wanted To Show Solution To Vitamin D Crisis
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
TORONTO – Today, GrassrootsHealth, a consortium of scientists, institutions and individuals committed to solving epidemic Vitamin D deficiency worldwide, announced the kick-off of the Canadian leg of its new D(*)action public health action program, targeting 2,000 Canadians to be a part of a global Vitamin D study.… continue reading
