In the News
Too Little Vitamin D May Mean More Colds and Flu
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Whether adding supplements would help still needs testing, experts say Forget the apple. The largest study of its kind to date shows that vitamin D each and every day is what will keep the doctor away when it comes to the common cold or the flu.… continue reading
Scientists discover genetic ‘off switch’ for series of cancers
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
By Shan Ross
Scientists have identified a cancer “master switch” that could open the door to revolutionary new treatments, research published today reveals. Activating a specific gene common to fruit flies, mice and humans may allow cancer to be “switched off”, researchers say.… continue reading
Prenatal vitamin D linked to kids’ dental health
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
By Megan Rauscher, Reuters Canada.com
By maintaining adequate vitamin D levels during pregnancy, mothers may be protecting their babies against early tooth decay in childhood, according a study reported Friday at the International Association for Dental Research meeting in Toronto, Canada.… continue reading
Calls to staff all tanning salons
Monday, February 23, 2009
BBC News
Calls for unstaffed tanning salons to be banned after a 14-year-old burnt over 70% of her body have been made by dermatologists and politicians. A health and safety inquiry is underway into Kirsty McRae’s 19-minute use of the salon in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.… continue reading
Stress May Speed Melanoma Progression
Monday, February 23, 2009
(HealthDay News) — Stress appears to hasten the progression of aggressive or advanced melanoma skin cancer, but commonly prescribed blood pressure drugs may slow the disease and improve the quality of patients’ lives, according to an Ohio State University study. People Who Read This Also Read Family History of Melanoma Doubles Parkinson’s Risk 22044022 Janice Kiecolt-Glaser: On Cancer and Stress 22117848 Health Buzz: AIDS in China and Other Health News 22114794 Is Your Job Killing You?… continue reading
