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Natural sun protection
Monday, August 11, 2008
The Okanagan is famous for its long sunny summers. Protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful rays that cause sunburn and aging of your skin is an important everyday task. The usual method is to use chemical sunscreens that work by absorbing the ultra violet (UV) rays that cause sunburn.… continue reading
FDA Remains Asleep at the Wheel
Friday, August 8, 2008
CHICAGO — Since 1978, sunscreens have been regulated and labeled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the basis of their SPF (Skin Protection Factor). On August 23, 2007, the FDA proposed new regulations for more informative labeling of sunscreens.… continue reading
Vitamin D insufficiency
Friday, August 8, 2008
New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed a correlation between vitamin D levels and various stages of breast cancer development. Vitamin D insufficiency common among breast cancer survivors Vitamin D influences pathways related to cancer development, but little is currently known about vitamin D status in breast cancer survivors.… continue reading
Debate over safety of tanning still burns
Thursday, August 7, 2008
By DAVE FLAHERTY, LINDSAY POST REPORTER
The argument between members of the medical community and tanning industry continues to burn. The Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge District Health Unit encourages residents to change their attitudes towards tanning, whether they take in UV rays from the sun or a tanning salon, it stated in a recent press release.… continue reading
The European Monsoon gives me the boredom which I crave
Thursday, August 7, 2008
By Abbie Wightwick, Western Mail
THE romantically-named “European Monsoon” is putting a damper on everyone’s summer holiday mood. The children are suddenly discovering what August used to be like back in the days before global warming. In the dark times of the 1970s and ’80s entire days could be whiled away ploughing through a bag of Mars fun-size and learning to play chess as the rain poured down.… continue reading
