Local Legacy: "Godfather" of county public health department recalls its formation Jul 23, 2008
His expanded responsibilities now include animal control, smoking regulations in public places, inspecting tanning salons and administering solid waste programs in the county. When I began working in 1973 there were 200 food service establishments in the county. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Study links a baby's smile and its mother's brain chemistry Jul 23, 2008
The upsurge among young women, the authors write in this month's issue of The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, parallels reports of increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunburn and the use of tanning beds ... But because "sun exposure and tanning bed use has markedly increased in adolescent girls and young women compared to adolescent boys and young men, we are concerned that this increased exposure may be related to the rising incidence of melanoma.". (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Troubling rise in child melanoma Jul 23, 2008
It is the harmful ultraviolet portion of sunlight and the use of tanning beds that are seen as probable causes for the increase in pediatric melanoma. The National Cancer Institute says the person most likely to develop a melanoma is "easily sunburned, has poor tanning ability and generally has light hair, blue eyes and pale skin." ... "Tanning-bed usage, which has been recently evaluated as a probable cause of melanoma, is increasing among U.S. adults and is most prevalent among young women.". (AZCentral -- News)
Can Indoor Tanning Prevent Cancer? Jul 23, 2008
Can Indoor Tanning Prevent Cancer ... Can Indoor Tanning Prevent Cancer ... Local 2 Investigates claims that indoor tanning can help prevent cancer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Tanning Addiction: Young Women at Risk Jul 19, 2008
Every day, about 1 million Americans go to tanning salons, and most are young women ages 16 to 29 ... made an appointment at a local tanning salon for an eight-minute session ... Over the next three years, her tanning habit grew into an addiction, a daily ritual that eventually resulted in melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer. (ABC News)
Skin cancer and Benign Skin Lesions... Jul 18, 2008
Long term UV ray exposure from the sun or indoor tanning beds increase risk. There is also some familial predilection for developing the disease. (Suite101.com)
Summer Sunscreen Mistakes, Myths and Solutions Jul 16, 2008
Mistake: Going to a tanning salon to get a "base tan" thinking it will protect you from sun damage and skin cancer. The "safe" tanning beds many tanning salons claim to offer use mainly UVA rays, and block out UVB (burning) rays ... One study showed that people aged 35 or younger who used tanning beds regularly had eight times the risk of developing melanoma compared to those who never used tanning beds. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Word on the Street Jul 14, 2008
So with a small investment, Serna recently launched SLS Mobile Tanning, taking on existing tanning operations in the central San Joaquin Valley that happen to be more stationary ... It has been used for years in tanning salons that use the spray method ... SLS Mobile Tanning can be reached at (559) 477-0853 or via e-mail at sserna@scccd. (Fresno Bee)
EU urges holidaymakers to be safe in the sun Jul 14, 2008
There are two types of UV rays -- UVA, which is responsible for tanning, and UVB, which leads to burning. According to Cancer Research UK, the number of skin cancer cases in that country has more than doubled since the early 1980s with over 2,000 deaths from skin cancer each year. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Melanoma Rates Jumping For Young Women Jul 13, 2008
Couric: What about tanning salons ... Downie: Tanning salons are huge ... And of that, 71 percent of tanning salon patrons are young women age 16 to 29. (CBS News)
Skin cancer rates grow among younger women Jul 13, 2008
The new research did not examine the reasons for the trend, but Purdue said it could be the result of such factors as women spending more time outdoors and engaging in indoor tanning. Young women are much more likely than young men to frequent tanning salons, Purdue and others noted ... "One possible explanation is increases among young women of recreational sun exposure or tanning bed use," Purdue said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Deadly Skin Cancer on the Rise Among Young Women Jul 13, 2008
Additional research is needed to investigate whether young women are increasing the amount of recreational sun exposure they get or use of tanning beds, both of which are risk factors for melanoma, they added. Related. (Fox News)
Are You Getting Burned by Your Sunscreen? Jul 13, 2008
These UVA rays have traditionally been linked to tanning, but doctors now know they can cause long-term damage and skin cancer ... There are two types of UV light -- UVA and UVB. While UVA rays are responsible for tanning and UVB for sunburn, both can damage the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer ... Ratings for UVA would be based on two tests, one to measure the sunscreen's ability to reduce the amount of UVA radiation passing through it, and a second to measure the product's ability to... (Health-Finder)
Melanoma in Women Spikes Over 30 Years Jul 13, 2008
While more women are more aware of melanoma, tanning bed usage is also up. One million people go to tanning salons a day, and 71 percent of tanning salon patrons are young women. (ABC News)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Fitness and nutrition - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Kids and cholesterol. (USA Today -- Money)
One in three Texans at risk for skin cancer Jul 5, 2008
While most skin cancer is associated with older age groups, more cases are turning up in younger people, he explained, attributing the rise in younger women to tanning habits. The nose, arms, hands, upper chest, shoulders and upper back are likely to be affected areas, as well as lower leg areas for women. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Summer Skin Beauty Essentials Jul 5, 2008
Because you still desire a deep-tanned look but are wary of exposing your skin to the sun's harmful UV rays to achieve it, use a self tanning product. The Cocoa Butter Everyday Summer Body Lotion from The Body Shop helps gradually build that even sun-kissed glow. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Marlborough Board of Health can't keep up with inspections Jul 4, 2008
The city has one assistant sanitarian who handles restaurants, housing, beaches and lakes, tanning salons, hotels, 42 swimming pools and the 63 unduplicated cases of bed bugs seen last year. Mayor Nancy Stevens said she's aware of the board's request for another sanitarian and is going to spend the summer looking at staffing and organization in the city's departments. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Column: Preventing skin cancer Jul 3, 2008
Avid sunbathers should also be aware that tanning beds and sunlamps emit UV rays that are as dangerous as those from the sun and should therefore be avoided. Both tanning and burning can increase a person s risk of skin cancer. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Catch of the day? Jul 2, 2008
(One of them, canthaxanthin, has been linked to retinal problems in humans, who take it to turn themselves colors, too; it's used as a tanning pill. This feed is expensive for farmers, but perhaps not as expensive as going natural would be. (Boston Globe)
Sunburn Alert: UVB Does More Damage To DNA Than UVA Jul 2, 2008
1, 2004) As the long cold days of winter pale our complexion, thousands will turn to tanning booths to brighten their skin and their spirits. What people don't realize is that the bronzed glow they so. (Science Daily)
Five things you didn't know about ... protecting your eyes Jul 2, 2008
Eye burn: Artificial sources of UVB rays tanning beds, halogen desk lamps can cause snowblindness, the burning of the cornea. The condition also occurs at high altitudes on highly reflective snow fields. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Chemical Or Organic? Choose Your Sunscreen Jul 1, 2008
The harmful Ultraviolet rays that support skin tanning and are also a prime cause of raised skin cancer risk- are strong throughout the day, even in scarce sunshine, warn experts. Sunburn, often thought to the guiding term to monitor excess UV exposure, is actually not so. (TheMedGuru)
Letter: Wellness/Community Day at SHS a big success Jun 29, 2008
SHS nurse Mary Beth O Malley presented on sun safety, tanning and skin cancer. SHS faculty member Tom Reid and SHS junior Brandon Poulin showed off our new TV studio and played health and wellness videos produced by his students over the years. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Opinion: Save your hide skip the tanning bed Jun 28, 2008
Opinion: Save your hide skip the tanning bed - Breaking Bioethics- msnbc ... Save your hide skip the tanning booth ... Volker Hartmann / AFP - Getty ImagesWhether you bake your skin on the beach or in a tanning parlor, the evidence that both are bad for you is overwhelming. (MSNBC -- Health)
SilverSneakers keeps seniors active Jun 27, 2008
Picayune Bodyworks Gym & Tanning 417 W. Canal St. (601) 798-0640. Pontotoc NMMC Pontotoc Wellness Center 38 W. Reynolds St. (662) 489-1335. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tips for sun safety Jun 27, 2008
Be Aware Avid sunbathers should also be aware that tanning beds and sunlamps emit UV rays that are as dangerous as those from the sun and should therefore be avoided. Both tanning and burning can increase a person s risk of skin cancer. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Engagement ring on Paris' finger? Jun 26, 2008
tanning lotion]http://bestindoortanninglotion. com). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Time in the Sun: How Much Is Needed for Vitamin D? Jun 25, 2008
I own a tanning salon and I think promoting sun for vitimin D is great ... At least in the tanning beds you are monitored as to the amount and exact rays you are getting. (U.S. News & World Report)
Take care to block the sun’s rays Jun 25, 2008
Your skin is something you really want to protect from sunburn even moderate tanning ... Tanning of the skin is a result of ultraviolet ray damage to the DNA of your skin cell. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Make sure kids play it safe with summer fun Jun 24, 2008
Tanning is just a reaction by the skin to try to protect itself. Public health experts and the American Cancer Society agree; the healthiest color for your skin is the color you were born with. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer Jun 21, 2008
All tanning is dangerous for your skin ... The Skin Cancer Foundation also points out that tanning booths are not a safer alternative to natural tanning; they also emit harmful UV radiation ... If you are looking for safe tanning alternatives look into sunless tanning sprays, lotions, and makeup. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 21, 2008
" Cindyloo wrote on Jun 19, 2008 2:36 PM:" With our luck, we'll get another coffee place and a tanning salon. " G Mo wrote on Jun 19, 2008 2:29 PM:" I agree with the other poster. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Shoplifting turns into robbery after shoving Jun 17, 2008
Now I can understand something like meth or crack, but a plant that God made, It's crazy, Actually it's about money and control. " lilcutie12342000 wrote on Jun 15, 2008 11:49 PM:" OK OK OK TO ALL YOU PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO DONT KNOW MR.COOPER KICKS BUTT'S AND TAKES NAMES LATER,YOU COME INTO THE GROCERY STORE TRYING TO STEAL A RACK OF RIBS AND SOME POTATOES SAYING YOUR TRYING TO FEED YOUR KIDS IS NOTHING BUT A LIE.. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
Shoplifting turns into robbery after shoving (736) Jun 16, 2008
Now I can understand something like meth or crack, but a plant that God made, It's crazy, Actually it's about money and control (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
LETTERS: NCT, June 15, 2008 Jun 16, 2008
All lotions, sun block, tanning oils and similar cosmetics will be banned. Some scientists claim they damage the ocean ecosystem. (North County Times)
MSPs ban under-18s from using sunbeds Jun 15, 2008
The legislation will also outlaw coin-operated, unstaffed tanning salons, as well as the sale or hire of sunbeds to under 18. advertisement. (Glasgow Evening Times)
Scottish MPs pass under-18 sunbed ban Jun 14, 2008
They will also be required to provide users with information about the health risks of sunbed use and will receive a 0 fine for operating unstaffed, coin-operated tanning facilities. Public health minister Shona Robison commented: "This major piece of legislation will ensure appropriate measures are in place to safeguard the public from existing and emerging threats to public health.". (Cancer Research UK - News & Resources)
Firefighter, 32, to be arraigned on drug charges Jun 13, 2008
Glejzer and another officer watched as the driver - later identified as Robert W. Bradley of Woburn - spoke into a cellphone, then drove across to the lot of a tanning salon, where Richardson pulled in from another entrance and motioned for Bradley to follow him, police said. The officers immediately recognized Richardson as a firefighter and as the subject of uncorroborated tips about drug abuse, Glejzer wrote. (Boston Globe)
ACCC tries to shut down solariums Jun 13, 2008
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has also personally targeted Australian Tanning Association president Scott Meneilly in the action ... The companies involved in the Federal Court action include Tropical Sun Industries Pty Ltd, Body Bronze International Pty Ltd and the Australian Tanning Association (ATA) ... The parties will battle over claims the tanning industry has made that there is no evidence linking solarium use with skin cancer or damage. (The Age)
Watchdog takes on solariums Jun 13, 2008
The competition watchdog has targeted more than 40 Melbourne solariums in a crackdown on alleged misleading claims about the safety of indoor tanning. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission yesterday began legal proceedings against the Tropical Sun tanning studios in Heidelberg and Ringwood, the Body Bronze group of 40 salons, and the Australian Tanning Association ... Marketing material on Body Bronze's website claims "there is a responsible way to tan" and that tanning is a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Tan Ban Saves Our Kids' Lives Jun 13, 2008
Victory for Daily Record campaign as MSPs agree to ban children from tanning salons - The Daily Record ... Victory for Daily Record campaign as MSPs agree to ban children from tanning salons ... MSPs last night agreed to ban children under 18 from tanning salons, in a move that could save hundreds of lives. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Skin cancer: From beach baby to sun block angel Jun 13, 2008
Tanning is like smoking there s no safe tan just like there s no tobacco that s safe. Cotter said he agrees with Lo s sentiment, especially when it comes to the tanning industry ... Tanning beds are just silly going to a tanning bed is like smoking for your skin. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Scottish sunbed ban to be passed Jun 12, 2008
New laws banning under-18-year-olds from using tanning salons or buying or hiring sunbeds are expected to be passed by MSPs later ... The legislation would also see salons hit with a 50 fine if they are caught operating unstaffed, coin-operated tanning facilities. (BBC News -- UK)
Next for Braves: Swarm of locusts? Jun 12, 2008
By Best tanning lotion. June 11, 2008 4:42 PM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sunless tanning Jun 11, 2008
There is now another alternative on the market, too tanning tablets, that work from the inside out ... Tanning tablets contain a "natural amino acid" called L-tyrosine, which works in the deepest layers of the skin to increase melanin (the brown pigment) activity. (iAfrica.com)
Newsweek: 9 most obnoxious gym rat habits Jun 10, 2008
Gold's Gym managers have reported finding customers who fell asleep in the tanning facility and didn't wake up until the gym was closed, as well as customers who fell asleep on the bench press in between sets. 1. (MSNBC -- Health)
Are babies hurt by lack of vitamin D? Jun 9, 2008
"Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common medical conditions nationwide," said Holick, who has come under criticism for accepting funding from the tanning industry. Dermatologists caution that sun exposure can increase the risk of skin cancer. (Boston Globe)
From the health department Jun 7, 2008
Tanning booths, a popular means of getting a tan without sun, emit ultraviolet-A (UVA) rays and can cause sunburn, premature aging of the skin, cataracts, and can increase the risk of skin cancer. To prevent the development of skin cancer the department recommends the following. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
David Cook officially dating Kimberly Jun 7, 2008
Tell us what you think -- from the judges to the on-stage hopefuls. The entry titled "6/6: David Cook dating Kimberly Caldwell openly," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The real scoop on sunscreen Jun 6, 2008
Sun exposure and tanning bed use were advocated in order to prevent the development of these diseases, and we were once again advised to not use sunscreen. I would like to offer the following advice to those individuals who use articles like the one printed as rationale for not using sunscreens. (Montana Standard, MT)
Late TV listings Jun 1, 2008
Topics: Eating healthy on a budget, Jon Lester's no hitter and the inspiration it offers cancer patients, the dangers of indoor tanning, state begins mosquito spraying, efforts to find a better bug spray, and an Iraq war veteran whose parents fought for private treatment finally leaves the hospital. Guest: Lyn Schwartz. (Boston Globe)
Danger Increases as Utah's UV Index Rises May 31, 2008
Contributing to high cancer rates is the belief that building color in a tanning bed before going out can help protect skin from the sun's UV rays. The rays in tanning beds cause deep tissue burns, said Kaylynn Fillion, a health educator with the Utah Department of Health. (The Daily Universe, UT)
300 get GED degrees at Music Hall May 30, 2008
It s why Marlena Cherni works at Maui Beach Tanning Salon. She s a manager, not a bad job considering she dropped out of school when she was 17. (FOX 11, AZ)
Joint Canadian Tanning Association Asks Canadian Dermatology Association to Correct Vitamin D Misrepresentation May 30, 2008
KELOWNA, BC, May 30 /CNW/ - The Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) is reinforcing its campaign that suggests the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) should correct its ongoing public denial of the fact that indoor tanning is an abundant source of vitamin D - an obvious error that the CDA has repeated on several occasions, despite scientific evidence to prove the contrary ... com as part of Tan Awareness Week to dispel some of the myths concerning tanning, including the CDA's... (Canada Newswire)
Cardio Infrared Announces Amazing News From Ongoing Clinical Trials, Names National Sales Director May 28, 2008
Carol Anglin came to Cardio Infrared Technologies, Inc. with over 25 years of sales experience which includes selling photography, Tanning equipment and Time Shares. Carol has a strong desire to help people gain a healthier and more natural way of improving their lives. (Primezone Releases)
Sunscreen Bottles Get New Ratings System May 28, 2008
TANNING / SUN SAFETY ... Some tanning salons put on their marquees, "As seen on Oprah, get your Vitamin D here." ... "UV rays are a known carcinogen, and there is no reason to deliberately get unprotected sun or indoor tanning exposure to increase vitamin D levels.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Agreement sets stage for clean up of Dover Landfill Superfund site May 28, 2008
These liquid hazardous wastes consisted of solvents and tanning solutions that included chlorinated solvents. The site was placed on the National Priorities List on Sept. 8, 1983. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Caution: Watch out for sun's rays May 27, 2008
Caution: Watch out for sun's rays - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin. Your browser either has JavaScript disabled, or does not support it. (Norwich Bulletin)
Davids battle on 'Idol' May 21, 2008
Tell us what you think -- from the judges to the on-stage hopefuls. The entry titled "5/20: Top 2 Idol performance show, Josiah Leming signs deal," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Over-cooked sun care message keeps Canadians in dark about sun's benefits May 20, 2008
Joint Canadian Tanning Association Launches Tan Awareness Week KELOWNA, BC, May 20 /CNW/ - UV exposure in levels consistent with tanning is natural and intended - a fact that often gets lost in over-trumped sun care messages. That's why Canadians need to be exposed to the facts and not the myths about sun exposure, says Steve Gilroy, Executive Director of the Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) ... Canadian professional tanning facilities will be teaching sunburn prevention in their... (Canada Newswire)
Backing for under-18 sunbed ban May 16, 2008
Scotland has more than 800 tanning salons and 120 of those are in Glasgow and 19 of them unstaffed. The BMA wants a national, statutory licensing scheme for the currently unregulated industry. (Glasgow Evening Times)
Procrasti-Nation May 16, 2008
" ----- Celebrity chef Dave Lieberman Los Angeles, Calif. I sharpen my knives. Its fun, mindless and pretty convincingly justifiable. The perfect procrastination tool! ----- Cheerleader (NFL) Lindsey Nashville, Tenn. One big thing we procrastinate on is tanning. We have to have color, because our uniforms are really light. But we have practices five times a week, and you dont want to go in to practice smelling like tanning stuffyoure already sweating, and you cant spray... (Slate)
How did the top 3 do? May 15, 2008
Does anyone know where I might find somewhere online to buy Tanning Lotion. I dont really trust large reputable online chain stores or companies and I am quite sure my local stores like pharmacies or w-mart dont carry tanning lotion ... So where online can I find small one page questionable site to give my credit card information to for some tanning lotion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sunbed regulations 'absolutely useless' to protect public May 15, 2008
Sunbed regulations 'absolutely useless' to protect public - Scotsman. " said Mr Finnie. Mr Shaw replied: "Not in itself, unless it leads to a problem a provable problem. (Scotsman)
