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Open Lines: Vitamin D vs. Cancer #544

Posting Date: 05/28/2005

Americans have been urged to stay out of the sun...or slather on sunscreen. But research is accumulating to suggest that we all need some sunshine to reduce our risk of common cancers.

The dangers of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have left many women wondering what to do about menopausal symptoms. A new study in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology offers hope for an herbal solution.

The connection between hair dye and cancer has been debated for decades. Research published in JAMA provides the latest analysis on this controversy.

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