News Archive for July, 2009
HEADLINE STORY: Ohio newspaper stokes the bogus claim that tanning is an addiction
JULY 24, 2009 — Dermatology industry lobbying groups are holding on to their bogus contention that indoor tanning can be addicting, comparing UV exposure to cigarettes and alcohol. The latest: In an Ohio-based newspaper article.
A U-Weekly.com article at Ohio …
Diet won’t give you the vitamin D you need, researcher says
JULY 23, 2009 — “Children probably need a thousand units of vitamin D a day. Teenagers and adults need two thousand units of vitamin D a day to satisfy their requirement. You cannot get an adequate amount of vitamin D …
HEADLINE STORY: Diet won’t give you the vitamin D you need, researcher says
JULY 23, 2009 — “Children probably need a thousand units of vitamin D a day. Teenagers and adults need two thousand units of vitamin D a day to satisfy their requirement. You cannot get an adequate amount of vitamin D …
Professional indoor tanning community teaches sunburn prevention more effectively than ‘sun scare’ dermatologists
JULY 22, 2009 — The professional indoor tanning community has solidified its position at the forefront in educating people how to successfully avoid sunburn over the course of one’s life, Smart Tan surveys this summer suggest.…
HEADLINE STORY: Professional indoor tanning community teaches sunburn prevention more effectively than ‘sun scare’ dermatologists
JULY 22, 2009 — The professional indoor tanning community has solidified its position at the forefront in educating people how to successfully avoid sunburn over the course of one’s life, Smart Tan surveys this summer suggest.…
5 of 6 in the tanning market are optimistic for 2010
JULY 21, 2009 — Optimism continues to rule in the professional tanning market, as five out of every six indoor tanning business owners say they feel good about the outlook of the tanning business in 2010, according to a SmartTan.com …
HEADLINE STORY: 5 of 6 in the tanning market are optimistic for 2010
JULY 21, 2009 — Optimism continues to rule in the professional tanning market, as five out of every six indoor tanning business owners say they feel good about the outlook of the tanning business in 2010, according to a SmartTan.com …
Nutritionist spreads misinformation about sunshine and vitamin D in promoting diet and supplements as vitamin D sources.
JULY 20, 2009 — Sun Scare Lie of the Week: “While we wait for better agreement about whether modest sun exposure is healthy or hazardous, researchers agree than skin production of vitamin D is limited. At least for light and …
