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The cosmetic dermatology industry lobbying groups are making the rounds again attempting to convince the public that humans can become addicted to indoor tanning — that sun exposure is somehow comparable to heroin.

Dry that out and spread it on …

A Washington, D.C., consumer group is reminding consumers that mis-use (over-use) of chemical sunscreen will lead to vitamin D deficiency and may actually contribute to an increase in skin cancer rates.

The non-profit Environmental Working Group — perhaps the world’s …

It seems as though the Tan Tax didn’t bring in what the IRS was hoping for. USAToday.com published an article titled, “Underdone: Tanning tax revenue falls short of estimates,” which states that revenue received was well below projected numbers.

The …

Hospitalized pneumonia patients with severe vitamin D deficiency were more than 12 times more likely to die from pneumonia while hospitalized than those who have average levels of ‘The Sunshine Vitamin’ according to research published recently in the peer-reviewed medical …

Seven out of 10 indoor tanning businesses say spray tanning has become a bigger part of their business in 2011, according to a SmartTan.com poll conducted in the first week of November.

According to the poll, only 7 percent say …

An online medical lab site is promoting research connecting optimal vitamin D blood levels with lower risk of flu in the winter — another endorsement of vitamin D.

“Flu season is just about upon the U.S., and this means that …

The leader of the world’s most prolific Vitamin D advocacy group told Canadian network television that purveyors of an all-out ‘Sun Scare’ message need to back off on telling people to avoid any and all UV exposure because their message …

California-based indoor tanning retailer Hollywood Tans this week announced three new “tan-bassadors” who will act as spokespersons for the Hollywood Tans brand — celebrities the company says represent the diverse range of clients who tan at Hollywood Tans salons nationwide.…