In the News
Researchers explore supersized doses
Friday, March 13, 2009
MARTIN MITTELSTAEDT
ENVIRONMENT REPORTER Researchers are taking a fresh look at vitamin D – the over-the-counter supplement much-ballyhooed as a way to prevent diseases – to determine whether it could be effective as a medical treatment for those who already have chronic illnesses such as cancer.… continue reading
Update from the JCTA 03.12.09
Friday, March 13, 2009
Teen Tanning Ban in Ontario Meeting with Shafiq Qaadri, MPP for Etobicoke North: As both the Committee chair of the body reviewing Ramal’s private members bill (Bill 83) and a medical doctor, Shafiq Qaadri can be a key ally to the JCTA moving forward.… continue reading
Is your teenager missing an important vitamin in their diet? Research says yes
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I wrote an article on why most babies are lacking vitamin D in their diets. Well, it seems that they aren’t the only family members who might be low on the important vitamin. A recent study has shown that teenagers who are low in vitamin D are at risk for high blood sugar and high blood pressure, similar to health results in adults.… continue reading
Lack of vitamin D linked to teen health problems
Thursday, March 12, 2009
By JAMIE STENGLE
DALLAS (AP) — New research in teenagers links low levels of vitamin D to high blood pressure and high blood sugar, which can lead to ominous early health problems. The “sunshine” vitamin is needed to keep bones strong, but recent research has linked vitamin D to other possible health benefits.… continue reading
New Research Finds Six Factors Predictive of Melanoma Risk
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
DERMATOLOGY, MELANOMA, SKIN CANCER Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Description Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is a health risk that accounts for more than 75 percent of all skin cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).… continue reading
