Wrinkles are scarier than skin cancer for tanners

Wrinkles are scarier than skin cancer for young tanners — Warnings about a ruined appearance is best way to reduce tanning salon visits – Researchers link the rapidly rising rates of melanoma and other skin cancers in young women to tanning beds. Researchers tried to find out best way to tell people about bad effects of tanning.

Sunbeds should not be used for cosmetic tanning

Health Protection Agency (HPA) advice on the use of Sunbeds — Sunbeds should not be used for cosmetic tanning. – Sunbeds should be off limits to the under 18s and should not be used for cosmetic tanning – say scientists at the Health Protection Agency.

Health Net offers tips to let the sun shine in, safely

Health Net Offers Tips to Let the Sun Shine in, Safely – Health Net Inc. (NYSE:HNT) reminds everyone that it’s important to remember that this standout star (SUN) also is responsible for thousands of deaths annually due to skin cancer and heat-related illnesses.

Skin cancer cases hit record high, UK

Deadly skin cancer cases hit record high – During the last 30 years malignant melanoma rates have more than quadrupled. – The number of people diagnosed with the deadliest form of skin cancer has crashed through the 10,000 barrier after an alarming rise in new cases, according to the latest Cancer Research UK figures.

45% fall in Australian teens seeking a tan

New campaign warns ‘No tan is worth dying for’, Big fall in teens seeking a tan, says Cancer Council: Yet a quarter still get sunburnt on summer weekends. – New research from The Cancer Council, Australia has shown a big fall in the number of teens deliberately tanning, down 45 per cent over the past three years. Yet despite the promising trend, almost a quarter of teens are still getting sunburnt over a typical summer weekend.

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