All Articles Tagged With: "Tanning Bed"
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Young White Women Don’t Understand Indoor Tanning Cancer Risk: CDC
According to a report issued by federal health officials, the potential risk of cancer associated with indoor tanning is largely being ignored or not understood by young white women, as the number of them diagnosed with a deadly form of skin cancer continues to rise.
Tanning Salon Cancer Risk Often Ignored by Young Women: Study
Young women are aware that visits to indoor tanning salons increase the risk of cancer, but largely choose to ignore the dangers, according to the findings of a new report.
Study Adds Support for Link Between Skin Cancer and Tanning Beds
A 20-year study of female nurses appears to provide more evidence linking skin cancer and tanning bed use.
Despite Skin Cancer Risks, More Youths Looking to Tan: Survey
A new survey finds that more and more children and teens are exposing themselves to a risk of skin cancer in order to get a tan, raising the concerns about the dangers associated with the practice.
Zelboraf Side Effects Linked to Risk of Squamous Cell Carcinomas
Roche’s melanoma skin cancer pill Zelboraf, actually appears to cause other, less deadly, forms of skin cancer to grow, some researchers report.
Indoor Tanning Beds Linked to Early-Onset Basal Cell Carcinoma Risk
Yale researchers have found that there is a likely link between tanning bed use and basal cell carcinoma, a non-lethal form of skin cancer that is becoming increasingly common among younger women.
Skin Cancer Panel Wants Youths Counseled Against Tanning
A government-backed task force is calling for healthcare providers to counsel children against tanning, due to the increased risk of skin cancer.
Cancer Risk From Tanning Beds Higher Than Expected: Study
Researchers say that the risk of skin cancer from tanning beds may be much higher than previously expected.
Possible Tanning Bed Addiction Found by New Study
According to a new study, the use of tanning beds appear to cause biological reactions similar to those in people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol, suggesting that indoor tanning is addictive.
Tanning Bed Cancer Lawsuit Filed By Pennsylvania Woman
A 29 year old Pennsylvania woman diagnosed with malignant melanoma has filed a lawsuit against a tanning salon over failing to warn about the risk of cancer from tanning beds.
