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Study: Tanning ads similar to smoking ads

Monday, March 1, 2010

NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 25 (UPI) — U.S. dermatologists say the tanning industry uses misleading ad tactics similar to those used by smoking advertisers.

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Why It’s Called “The Sunshine Vitamin”

Monday, March 1, 2010

SmartTan.com

 
Vitamin D pioneer Dr. Michael Holick — whose new book ‘The Vitamin D Solution’ hits bookstores in April — has penned an explanation on his web site why vitamin D produced from UV exposure to the skin is considerably more effective than dietary vitamin D.
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Legislative Update – Tan Tax in the USA

Friday, February 26, 2010
Because little was accomplished at President Obama’s Health Forum yesterday, it is now more likely than ever that the President and Congressional Democrats will forge ahead to pass some form of healthcare reform legislation without any Republican support.  The worst scenario for our industry would be for the House of Representatives to approve the Senate version of the bill, which passed the Senate last Christmas Eve and contains the Tan Tax.  … continue reading

`TANOREXIA’Tanning addiction can be deadly

Friday, February 26, 2010

Barbara Turnbull

Living reporter It is snowing. March break is almost upon us. Spring is around the corner but far enough away that winter fatigue is setting in. Those who can afford it book sunny southern escapes. Then there are those who hit the tanning beds.
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