A recent study shows teen girls use sunless tanning products as alternative to indoor tanning, not as a substitute for it.
A new member survey just released by the Smart Tan Network shows the industry about evenly split between members whose business performance was less than expected and those whose performance was better or about what was expected.
News reports say Australia will try “shock tactics” in effort to raise awareness of skin cancer.
Sunless tanning products may play a role as a health intervention strategy for the prevention of skin cancer.
A study finds that med school students’ attitudes that a tan is attractive parallels those of the general public.
New research from Australia says public education programs about skin cancer saves 100,000 years of life.
Simple steps for sun protection at state fairs and other end-of-summer extravaganzas.
A new sunscreen controversy in Australia echos concerns about sunscreen labeling in the U.S.
Researchers at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have issued a study showing retinyl palmitate does not speed the development of skin cancer when used in sunscreen formulations.
U.K. medical workers have called for a complete tanning bed ban except for medical conditions. U.S. medical organizations should consider emulating this gutsy move.
A new Florida study documents anomalies in melanoma trends among minorities. While the study doesn’t suggest reasons for the trends, an earlier one might. But more research is needed.
Two major anti-skin cancer organizations to collaborate on new educational and research initiatives. With skin cancer at epidemic levels and a shocking lack of education for outdoor workers and people of color, the Maryland Skin Cancer Prevention Program and SunAWARE are joining forces to collaborate in new educational initiatives.
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