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California banishes tanning beds for under-18 kids

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
 California Gov. Jerry Brown won praise Monday for banning under 18s from using tanning beds, the first U.S. state to do so, to protect minors from skin cancer.
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Tanning Beds May Be Even Riskier

Friday, October 7, 2011
Indoor tanning beds may be even more likely to cause skin cancer than previously believed.… continue reading

JCTA President to headline closing Session at Smart Tan Downtown in Nashville

Friday, October 7, 2011
 
Long-time Smart Tan member Doug McNabb — whose tanning career spans three decades, the development of a successful tanning franchise, a key role in the formation of Canada’s tanning association and a landmark legal victory in a battle with the Canadian government — will headline the closing general session at Smart Tan Downtown Oct.
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Cancer has no respect for party lines – Ontario

Friday, October 7, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society ready to work with minority government to implement cancer-fighting policies TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2011 /CNW/ – The Canadian Cancer Society congratulates Premier McGuinty for his re-election to the Ontario Legislature and looks forward to the implementation of the election promises made that will prevent cancer and help people living with cancer.… continue reading

Study finds exercise boost vitamin D levels, reduces heart risk

Friday, October 7, 2011

Vigorous physical activity could improve the vitamin D test scores of individuals who are at risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, significantly reducing their chances of experiencing a cardiovascular event, according to a new study.

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