Cheers for a Healthier Year
Here’s to you! Resolve to have a healthier 2015 and possibly even a longer life by making health-related New Year’s resolutions and sticking to them.
Surgeon General Calls for Action to Prevent Skin Cancer
The US Surgeon General’s office is drawing national attention to skin cancer, calling it a major public health problem that requires immediate action.
Deadly Myths About Skin Cancer
Many people are unaware of skin cancer's dangers, and they may be underestimating their risks. Here we bust some common myths about this very common form of cancer so that you can be in the know – and protect your health.
CDC: Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Death From Top 5 Causes
Lifestyle changes like avoiding tobacco, increasing physical activity, and eating healthier could significantly reduce deaths in the United States, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
FDA Requires Warning on Tanning Beds
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says people under age 18 should not use tanning booths/beds or sunlamps, and these products will now have to carry a warning stating that. These devices have been re-classified as moderate risk (Class II) instead of low risk (Class I).
The Ugly Truth About Indoor Tanning
Many people believe that using a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get a tan is safer than tanning outside in the sun. But the truth is that just like sun tanning, indoor tanning also exposes skin to ultraviolet (UV) rays, the cause of most skin cancer.
Stay Sun-Safe This Summer
It’s natural to want to get out in the sun once the weather warms up. It should also be second nature to take steps to protect your skin from the sun when you go outside. That’s why the Friday before Memorial Day is designated Don’t Fry Day – a day to raise awareness of sun safety and encourage everyone to take steps to protect their skin.
How to Read the New Sunscreen Labels
Look closely at the sunscreen you buy and you may notice different wording on the label. This is the first summer that the FDA’s new labeling requirements are in effect.
The FDA Proposes Warning Labels for Tanning Beds
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposal to reclassify tanning beds and sunlamps and require warning labels advising young people not to use them.
Aspirin Linked to Lower Melanoma Risk in Study
A study of women ages 50 to 79 has found that taking aspirin is associated with a lower risk of melanoma skin cancer.
FDA Announces New Rules for Sunscreen Labels
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing new rules for labeling sunscreens, to take effect for most manufacturers in one year.
Study Links Tanning Bed Use to Increased Risk of Melanoma
People who use tanning beds are more likely to develop melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, than never users, according to a new study
Tanning Beds Pose Serious Cancer Risk, Agency Says
Tanning beds pose a greater cancer risk than previously believed, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) agency that developed the most widely used system for classifying carcinogens.
ACS Researchers: Tanning Bed Use Among Minors Still a Problem
American Cancer Society researchers have played a major role in advancing our understanding of all aspects of cancer, from prevention and early detection to treatment and survivorship.