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Skin Cancer Risks from Exposure to Tanning Beds [VIDEO]
By Alleah Kiamco | Apr 15, 2017 11:44 PM EDTTanning beds and the possible risks to skin cancer from artificial light sources.
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Melanoma News: Sunbed Use Increases Cases Of Most Dangerous Skin Cancer
By Hannah Grace | Jan 16, 2017 09:20 AM ESTSunbed users have increased risk of melanoma compared to non-users.
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FDA’s Proposal would Ban Minors from Indoor Tanning
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 18, 2015 03:45 PM ESTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposal that would ban teenagers younger than 18 from using tanning beds.
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Tanning Beds are Easily Accessible for College Students
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 29, 2014 04:14 PM EDTAccording to researchers, about half of the colleges examined in the study had indoor tanning facilities either on campus or in off-campus housing.
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Surgeon General Warns People Against Tanning
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 29, 2014 09:13 AM EDTIn a new report, the U.S. Surgeon General called skin cancer a "major public health problem," and urged people to avoid tanning.
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Skin Cancer Risk HIgher for Teens Who Tan
By Christine Hsu | Jun 24, 2014 01:03 AM EDTTeens who tan in salons are more likely to develop skin cancer, according to a new study.
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CDC: Restrictions on Tanning Can Be Effective
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 14, 2014 09:33 AM ESTA new CDC report found that restrictions on tanning can be effective in dissuading teenagers from indoor tanning.
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Indoor Tanning Tied to More Cancer Cases than Smoking
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 01, 2014 10:17 AM ESTA new study reported that indoor tanning causes more cancer cases than smoking.
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In Florida, Tanning Salons Outnumber McDonald’s
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 26, 2013 02:49 PM ESTA new report found that in Florida, tanning salons outnumber McDonald's and CVS pharmacies.
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New Data Reveals 29 Percent of White High School Girls Go to Tanning Beds
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 20, 2013 10:03 AM EDTThe CDC reports new statistics on tanning beds calculating that around 30 percent of white high school girls continue to get artificially tanned despite the risks involved.
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Ohio Woman Denied Refund After Being Told that She Was Too Fat to Tan
By Makini Brice | Apr 23, 2013 09:48 AM EDTKelly McGrevey called the policy discrimination.
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Tanning Salons in Missouri Admit Young Kids, Claim Indoor Tanning is Safe
By Affirunisa Kankudti | Feb 26, 2013 07:59 AM ESTTanning beds, lamps and booths are associated with an increased risk of not only deadly skin cancer, but also cancers of the eye. However, teens continue to use indoor tanning methods to get that perfect tan. And, according to a recent study, children as young as 10 have been reported to use such tanning methods.
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Researchers Identify Motivation Behind Skin Tanning
By Drishya Nair | Oct 16, 2012 09:26 AM EDTThe increasing popularity of sunbeds has been a major concern fo4r public health departments as exposure to UV rays is one of the major factors responsible for the development of skin cancers in many a people, and there is evidence of the same.
