In the News
Sunscreen use may lead to vitamin D deficiency
Thursday, May 3, 2012
(HealthDay) — Using the amount and sun protection factor (SPF) of sunscreen recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is associated with little or no vitamin D production, suggesting that regular sunscreen use may lead to vitamin D deficiency, according to research published online April 18 in the British Journal of Dermatology.
… continue readingA Death by Suntan at Age 26 – Cosmo at it again
Thursday, May 3, 2012
For years, Glenna Kohl pursued a tan, both in the sun and in tanning beds — which new research shows are far deadlier than once thought. By 22, she was battling the most lethal form of skin cancer.
Did a 6 year old tan – in the news in the USA
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
‘None of this Happened’
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 SmartTan.com
Widespread media reports Wednesday that a 6-year-old girl was allowed to tan in a New Jersey tanning salon were based on the 6-year-old’s statements to a school official that her mother took her to a tanning salon, but no evidence that the girl was ever actually allowed to tan in the salon.
… continue readingWoman charged after five-year-old allegedly burned in tanning booth
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Posted on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 9:21AM EDT
A New Jersey mother is facing charges after her five-year-old daughter allegedly suffered burns after being taken into a tanning booth.CDA National Sun Awareness (SunScare) Program 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Launch: Monday, June 4 to Sunday, June 10, 2012
Thunder Bay, Saturday May 5, 10 am to 2 pm.A public skin cancer screening at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, 980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay. Winnipeg, Sunday May 27, 2012, all day event
A Sun Awareness Station for Teddy Bears at the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg Burlington, Wednesday May 30, 12 noon to 2 pm
A public skin cancer screening at Tansley Woods Community Centre, Youth & Seniors Room, 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington.… continue reading
