Consumer spending has increased this year, particularly around the Thanksgiving holiday. According to an article in The Street, though, this increase in sales has not benefited all businesses.

Small businesses have been missing out on the sales boost because most …

One of the world’s leading sensible sunlight advocates — asked to vacate his position in the Boston University Dermatology Department for what that department chair called being “an embarrassment to this institution” for his views — has received yet another …

Infrared body wraps are an emerging market for the tanning business community, but many are still skeptical of the results. The Billings Gazette is reporting, however, that many consumers are seeing weight loss, skin rejuvenation, improved circulation and even pain …

Indoor tanning clients are much less likely to sunburn outdoors as compared to spray tanning clients, according to owners of professional indoor tanning facilities polled in December.

Nearly 5 out of 6 tanning facility owners believe that spray tanners sunburn …

The American Cancer Society’s key document measuring cancer rates in the United States — “Cancer Facts and Figures” — says that melanoma rates have not increased since 2000 and that rates are declining for women under age 50 — directly …

With the holidays approaching, Catch a Tan in Minnesota is working to give back to their community and help families still hurting from a down economy.

Their annual “Toys for Tans” charity event is taking place this weekend. They have …

“My guesstimation is that $4 trillion of health costs could be averted over a decade if adequate food fortification and/or supplementation program were to be implemented, which would save Americans $1,300 per person per year, or $3,900 per family of …

Emory University has conducted a study to determine if tanned skin makes a person more attractive. The study was conducted using the Web site Hotornot.com, which allows users to rate the attractiveness of people who have posted their photos on …