News Archive for December, 2010

Indoor tanning clients are much less likely to sunburn outdoors as compared to spray tanning clients, according to owners of professional indoor tanning facilities polled in December.

Nearly 5 out of 6 tanning facility owners believe that spray tanners sunburn …

The American Cancer Society’s key document measuring cancer rates in the United States — “Cancer Facts and Figures” — says that melanoma rates have not increased since 2000 and that rates are declining for women under age 50 — directly …

With the holidays approaching, Catch a Tan in Minnesota is working to give back to their community and help families still hurting from a down economy.

Their annual “Toys for Tans” charity event is taking place this weekend. They have …

“My guesstimation is that $4 trillion of health costs could be averted over a decade if adequate food fortification and/or supplementation program were to be implemented, which would save Americans $1,300 per person per year, or $3,900 per family of …

Emory University has conducted a study to determine if tanned skin makes a person more attractive. The study was conducted using the Web site Hotornot.com, which allows users to rate the attractiveness of people who have posted their photos on …

Canada’s professional sunbed association on Wednesday issued a Canada-wide press statement saying those who have lobbied for under-18 indoor tanning bans in Canada have misrepresented data to make their case.

“The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and other lobbyists misrepresented melanoma …

When the recession hit in 2008, it forced many consumers to cut back on luxuries like gourmet coffee, lingerie and services like indoor tanning. That may be changing, reports USA Today, as Americans are beginning to increase their spending on …

Another vitamin D study shows that low levels of the sunshine vitamin are linked to childhood obesity — yet another indication that vitamin D and sunlight may be doing more to regulate the body than had been thought in the …