In the News
Tanning regulations coming to NWT
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tanning regulations coming
Question period May 29
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
Are ‘Spray-On’ Tans Safe? Experts Raise Questions as Industry Puts Out Warnings
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The active chemical used in spray tans, dihydroxyacetone (DHA), has the potential to cause genetic alterations and DNA damage, according to a panel of medical experts who reviewed 10 of the most-current publicly available scientific studies on DHA for ABC News, including a federal report ABC News obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.… continue reading
Parents should improve their skills to avoid skin cancer in children
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
For several decades studies have suggested a strong link between the level of stress in a person’s life and its impact on immunity. The latest research strengthens those suspicions and points to a possible relationship between maltreatment in a young person’s life and skin cancer.… continue reading
Update on Teen Tanning Regulations in Canada
Monday, June 11, 2012
Tanning Regulations in Canada by Province
Canada
– Health Canada recommend no tanning under age 16
– Bezan private members bill – ban under 18 and new warning signs and labels, in process… continue reading
Patients told to spend more time in the sun
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Patients told to spend more time in the sun to reduce impact of DH advice on vitamin D supplements
By Madlen Davies | 08 Jun 2012
CCGs are advising patients to spend more time in the sun and buy supplements over the counter, in order to mitigate the ‘strong impact’ Government advice on prescribing vitamin D is having on budgets.
