A new study indicates that the one in 20 cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, can be traced back to tanning bed use. The research also indicates that those who bronze regularly in a tanning bed face a 20% higher risk of developing skin cancer and if they begin fake tanning before … Read more
1 in 20 Melanoma Cases Due to Tanning Bed Use
July 25th, 2012 | Posted by in Prevention | Skin Cancer | Tanning | Teen - (0 Comments)Spray Tans Unhealthy if Inhaled
June 20th, 2012 | Posted by in Cancer | Prevention | Skin Cancer | Sunscreen | Tanning | Teen - (0 Comments)What most people deem as a safe and healthier alternative to baking in a tanning bed might also offer dangers of its own. According to a panel of experts who reviewed a vast amount of scientific studies and documents, the active ingredient in spray tan solutions, dihydroxyacetone (DHA), has the potential to cause DNA damage … Read more
Vigorous Physical Activity Reduces Risk Of Psoriasis
June 4th, 2012 | Posted by in Men | Prevention | Teen | Women - (0 Comments)Like most autoimmune diseases, the “how and whys” of psoriasis are relatively unknown in common medical circles. What is known is tremendous pain and suffering that results from psoriasis. Those with the disease often suffer from red and white, inflamed patches on the surface of their skin which often are very itchy and painful. A … Read more
Utah tanning salons not truthful about dangers
May 14th, 2012 | Posted by in Cancer | Prevention | Skin Cancer | Sunscreen | Tanning | Teen - (0 Comments)With May being Melanoma awareness month and the fact that the Utah Legislature just passed a law requiring parents to accompany children under 18 to a tanning appointment, it is disconcerting that a recent ABC Channel 4 investigation discovered that local tanning salons are downplaying the damaging effects of their beds. In fact, the investigation … Read more
Teen Tanning Bill Passes – Makes tanning more difficult for those under 18 in Utah
March 2nd, 2012 | Posted by in Cancer | Prevention | Skin Cancer | Tanning | Teen - (0 Comments)Until now, tanning salons have been able to run rather unregulated and have been able to target high-schoolers desiring a year-round bronzed look to impress their peers. Things are about to change as Utah Senate Bill 41, also known as the “Teen Tanning Bill” passed the House with a 39-32 vote and now simply awaits … Read more
Tanning Salon Industry Full of Lies and Misinformation
February 3rd, 2012 | Posted by in Prevention | Skin Cancer | Sunscreen | Tanning | Teen - (0 Comments)With the report this week by ABC’s Diane Sawyer that “there are more tanning salons in America than there are Starbucks” you’d expect that the Government, namely Congress, would want to poke around the burgeoning industry and check for safety. And two years ago, after a full scale investigation into the thriving tanning salon business, … Read more
Cancer death rates fall but melanoma on the rise
January 18th, 2012 | Posted by in Cancer | Illness | Prevention | Skin Cancer | Teen - (0 Comments)According to a study released by the American Cancer Society in early January, the number of cancer deaths and cancer causes is dropping all across the United States. The study found cancer death rates have declined in both male and females and among all racial and ethnic groups with the exception of American Indians and … Read more
All About Accutane
November 3rd, 2009 | Posted by in Acne | Drug Facts | Prevention | Teen - (0 Comments)What is Accutane and how does it work? Accutane first given to patients with severe acne, most of whom reacted with dramatic and permanent clearing of their acne symptoms. It is a vitamin A derivative which is administered orally in pill form, normally for 15-20 weeks. Accutane is a serious medication and can have serious side effects. … Read more
Acne not only causes physical symptoms but may make you feel anxious, depressed or insecure. You should start treatment as early as possible to reduce the risk of scarring and follow your doctor’s advice about treatment. With your doctors help and the right treatment, most people are able to control their acne and in … Read more
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