In the News
Enhanced skin cancer risk linked to defects in cellular aging controls
Monday, February 23, 2009
Cambridge, UK – Cell lifespan is limited by telomeres, DNA sequences that cap chromosomes and control the number of times a cell may be copied. A new study reported in Disease Models & Mechanisms (DMM), dmm.biologists.org, describes how telomere dysfunction in skin cells can lead to increased skin cancer risk and pigmentation.… continue reading
Dr M Holick to speak in Calgary Feb 26
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Health & Wellness: Vitamin D: A D-Lightful Story Submitted by kenben
Location Ross Glen Hall, Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning, Mount Royal College, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Description Markin Lecture Series in Health and Wellness Michael F. Holick, PhD.,… continue reading
London children in asthma study
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
BBC News
School children in east London are to be the subject of a new study into the effect of air pollution and lack of sunlight on asthma levels. The research will try to determine if children who get less vitamin D – absorbed via sunshine – are more likely to suffer from respiratory illnesses.… continue reading
Media finally understands that vitamin D is ‘The Sunshine Vitamin’
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
SmartTan.com
An unprecedented wave of stories this winter about the benefits of “The Sunshine Vitamin” are finally hitting the mark that sun exposure is really the only true way to make vitamin D, and that our lack of sunlight is primarily responsible for worldwide vitamin D deficiency.… continue reading
Vitamin D could reduce risk of MS
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Adam K. Johnson Northern News Services
A recent study suggests vitamin D could play a role in preventing multiple sclerosis. The NWT’s chief medical officer, says it’s just another reason, in many, for Northerners to maintain a healthy diet. Vitamin supplements are just one of many ways Northerners can get enough vitamin D in their diets.… continue reading
