In the News
Teens take stand against indoor tanning
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
STUDENTS AT Terrace’s senior high school are taking a stand against indoor tanning, and all the dangers that come with it.
Students at Caledonia Senior Secondary School have teamed up with the B.C. Cancer Society on their Tanning is OUT campaign to encourage graduates to commit themselves to a tan-free grad.… continue reading
Retreat on tanning bed ban puts heat on Coalition
Monday, March 28, 2011
MELANOMA campaigners have been devastated by a revelation that during its final days the NSW Labor government ditched plans to ban people under the age of 30 from using cancer-causing tanning beds.
… continue readingSunscreens Exposed: 9 surprising truths
Friday, March 25, 2011
Sunscreens prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact surprisingly little is known about the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays. FDA’s failure to finalize its 1978 sunscreen safety standards both epitomizes and perpetuates this state of confusion. EWG’s review of the latest research unearthed troubling facts that might tempt you to give up on sunscreens altogether.… continue reading
Regulate tanning bed use, MPP urges
Thursday, March 24, 2011
France Gelinas and Martin Kabat have never met, but the Nickel Belt MPP and the CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society have one issue in common.
Both believe indoor tanning can be deadly, especially for youngsters, and should be banned for use by minors.… continue reading
AAP: Avoid Oxybenzone Sunscreens
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
