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• 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.

• “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.

• Indoor Tanning Risks Targeted By “Burning Truth” Awareness Campaign

  May 11, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new initiative by the CDC seeks to dispel common myths about the risks and benefits of indoor tanning and its links to skin cancer and melanoma.

• Many Tanning Salons Do Not Heed Youth Access Restrictions: Study

  November 7, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that many tanning salons are refusing to comply with state laws barring teens from using tanning beds, despite concerns over skin cancer.

• Despite Tanning Cancer Risks, One-Fifth Of Salons Ignore Restrictions On Minors: Study

  June 21, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that about one out of every five tanning salons in states where minors are banned from using tanning beds appear to ignore the law.

• Melanoma Risk with Indoor Tanning Results in Drop Among U.S. Teens: Study

  March 8, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  Fewer teens are using tanning beds as health experts push to decrease indoor tanning due to the risk of skin cancer, particularly melanoma, which can be deadly.

• Indoor Tanning Skin Cancer Cases in U.S. Estimated to be 263K in 2015: Study

  March 3, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study warn that indoor tanning is helping to increase the rate of skin cancer diagnoses in the U.S., costing the country hundreds of millions in healthcare.