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Show us the proof
Friday, December 30, 2011
By Steven Gilroy, Calgary Herald
Re: “Shining a light on tanning hazards,” Letter, Dec. 17.
The Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation and their coalition believe the Alberta government should ban people under 18 from commercial tanning salons. But where is the proof that such a ban is needed?
Quote of the Weak:Derm Leader Wrong On ‘D’ Math
Thursday, December 22, 2011
“Most people can get their daily fill of vitamin D by drinking a cup of milk and eating a 3-ounce serving of salmon.” — Dr. Susan Y Chon, dermatologist at the MD Anderson Cancer Canter at the University of Texas, as quoted in a United Press International story, “Skin expert: Get Vitamin D From Food.”
… continue readingBan tanning bed use by minors, MP urges
Thursday, December 22, 2011
By Mia Rabson
OTTAWA — Manitoba MP James Bezan is pushing for kids to be barred from using tanning beds.
The Conservative MP introduced a private members’ bill Thursday that would bar anyone under the age of 18 from using a tanning bed, as well as require tanning salons to improve the warning signs and labels on and around their machines.… continue reading
A Surprising New Skin Cancer Risk
Thursday, December 22, 2011
If you thought tanning was the only thing that puts you at risk for skin cancer, think again: Researchers just discovered a pretty alarming connection between the disease and smoking.
NAD recommends Merck to drop sunscreen advertising claims
Thursday, December 22, 2011
NAD recommends Merck to drop sunscreen advertising claims
The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus Claims (NAD) has suggested to Merck Consumer Care that it drops certain advertising claims made about its Coppertone Sunscreen stating that evidence doesn’t fully support the claims made.
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