Use of Sun Beds Fraught With Risks
A study has revealed that those who use sunlamps to maintain their tan during winter months could be exposing themselves to more radiation than even sunbathing at the beach during summer.
A study has revealed that those who use sunlamps to maintain their tan during winter months could be exposing themselves to more radiation than even sunbathing at the beach during summer.
"Our research would suggest that restricting sunbathing or visits to the tanning booth to morning hours would reduce the risk of skin cancer in humans," said study leader Professor Aziz Sancar, from the University of North Carolina in the US.
Skin Cancer Soars Among Young Brits
The use of sunbeds and lack of care on summer holidays have seen levels of skin cancer soar among young people, with more than two Britons under 35 being diagnosed every day.
The use of sunbeds and lack of care on summer holidays have seen levels of skin cancer soar among young people, with more than two Britons under 35 being diagnosed every day.
Risk of Melanoma Increases by 41 Per Cent Because of Sunbeds
The risk of getting melanoma increases by 41 per cent for people who use sun beds in their desire to get tanned, reports a study in Australia.
The risk of getting melanoma increases by 41 per cent for people who use sun beds in their desire to get tanned, reports a study in Australia.
Skin Cancer Risk Doubled for Teens Using Sunbeds
Teenagers who use sun beds are at double the risk of getting the most dangerous form of skin cancer than those who have not been to a tanning salon, warn researchers at the University of Melbourne.
Teenagers who use sun beds are at double the risk of getting the most dangerous form of skin cancer than those who have not been to a tanning salon, warn researchers at the University of Melbourne.
