In the News
Canadian Sunbed Users Tops in ‘D’ Levels
Friday, May 22, 2015
Canada’s sun-deprived northerly latitudes mean 90 percent of Canadians will be vitamin D deficient in the winter. That’s why it’s not surprising that regular sunbed users have the highest vitamin D levels of any group in Canada. continue reading
Test Your Sun Safety Knowledge: EWG Tackles Five Popular Myths
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Limiting sun exposure and wearing protective clothing are more important than sunscreen for preventing skin cancer and premature aging. Here are five popular myths not to believe: continue reading
Cleanliness is the Top Concern for Tanning Clients
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Your salon spends time, money, and effort attracting and keeping good customers, but you could lose them in a second with just one slip up on cleaning duties. And even worse than losing a valued client is the negative word of mouth that it could spur in your community. continue reading
Researchers Link Pancreatic Cancer Rates to Sunlight Exposure
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
The study, performed by Adjunct Professors Cedric Garland and Edward Gorham, concluded that population centers located at higher latitudes had a higher incidence rate for pancreatic cancer than those located closer to the equator. continue reading
Daily dose of vitamin B3 ‘could slash risk of common skin cancers by a quarter’
Thursday, May 14, 2015
An Australian study found people who took a specific type of vitamin B3 for a year had a 23 per cent lower rate of new skin cancers compared with those taking placebo pills. continue reading
