“It should be noted that the predominate emission of tanning lamp is in the UVA range, while cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D is only induced by UVB.” — Dr. Henry Lim, American Academy of Dermatology Council on Science and Research …

Uvalux Tanning and Support and CanTan Sun Systems — Canada’s two largest indoor tanning suppliers — will merge beginning in August, according to a press statement issued by Uvalux Monday evening.

The Uvalux statement, issued by Uvalux president Nik Van …

A 95-year-old mainstream multi-disciplined medical society today endorsed natural vitamin D levels being promoted by the world’s largest vitamin D coalition, opposing dermatology statements and the recent Institute of Medicine vitamin D report.

The Endocrine Society – a 14,000-member medical …

Two American Academy of Dermatology press statements this spring about melanoma incidence appear to directly contradict American Cancer Society statements about the disease and appear to be conflicted by the National Cancer Institute’s own data reports.

Under scrutiny are AAD …

The Indoor Tanning Association applauds Congressmen Michael Grimm of New York, Pat Tiberi of Ohio and Phil Roe of Tennessee and the 24 original cosponsors for their leadership in introducing H.R. 2092, legislation to repeal the regressive 10% tax on …

Four out of five indoor tanning businesses say May was as good as or better than expected, according to a SmartTan.com poll conducted the last week of May — another sign that indoor tanning businesses are enjoying a strong season.…

John Stossel — North America’s most-celebrated consumer exposé journalist whose “Give Us A Break” segments and best-selling books blow the whistle on consumer fraud — will be the keynote speaker at Smart Tan’s 2011 Convention and Trade Show in Downtown …

A Washington, D.C., consumer group is reminding consumers that mis-use (over-use) of chemical sunscreen will lead to vitamin D deficiency and may actually contribute to an increase in skin cancer rates.

The non-profit Environmental Working Group — perhaps the world’s …