20 results

• U.S. Task Force Struggles to Determine Whether Visual Skin Cancer Screening is Effective

  April 24, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A federal task force has determined visual skin cancer screening appears to add no benefit to those not at high risk of developing skin cancer already.

• Rising Melanoma Rates Probably Linked to Better Diagnosis Procedures, Study Finds

  November 4, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that increased screenings, and not UV exposure, is driving increasing melanoma rates in the U.S.

• At-Risk Americans Should Be More Concerned About Skin Cancer: Study

  June 30, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Many Americans say they are more concerned about wrinkles and sunburns than getting skin cancer, according to a new survey.

• National Tanning Bed Ban For Teens Would Significantly Decrease Melanoma Risks: Study

  April 20, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests a ban on indoor tanning for teens would prevent thousands of cases of melanoma per year, save lives and save American tax payers money.

• Tanning May Increase Women’s Risk Of Endometriosis: Study

  December 10, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that tanning may increase the risk of endometriosis.

• Tanning Bed Repair Recommendations Issued To Reduce Risk of Fires, Smoking

  July 23, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is urging tanning salon operators to conduct proper maintenance following numerous reports of smoke and fire over a two year period.

• Study Finds Industry Funding Influences Indoor Tanning Safety Studies

  February 6, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  New research reveals most studies claiming indoor tanning is not harmless are funded by the indoor tanning industry, while nearly all independent studies warn of skin cancer risks.

• Genetics and Psychiatric Factors May Make Indoor Tanning Addictive: Study

  June 20, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests there may be a genetic component to indoor tanning addiction.

• “Sunless Tanning” Linked To Behaviors Increasing The Risk Of Skin Cancer: Study

  August 20, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that those using sunless tanning techniques are still engaging in risky sun exposure and indoor tanning behavior, increasing their risk of skin cancer and melanoma.

• New FDA Sunscreen Guidance Calls For Better Ways To Confirm SPF Ratings

  May 23, 2018

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has issued new draft guidance on how testing should be conducted to verify the protective qualities of sunscreen products.