http://www.kristicares.org Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:06:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en According to an analysis of about 20 studies, the ultraviolet rays in tanning beds cause the risk of skin cancer to increase by 75% for people that start using the beds before age 30 making tanning beds a top cancer risk. Read more to find out why tanning beds are now ... http://www.kristicares.org/2009/07/tanning-beds-are-now-considered-to-be-a-top-cancer-risk/ Being outside during the summer can be a ton of fun... but be sure that you are your family are sun safe! Using the S.C.A.R.S. method you can protect your skin. Shade, Sunscreen and Sunglasses Cover Up Re-apply Self-Skin Exam http://www.kristicares.org/2009/07/be-safe-in-the-sun-this-summer/ On May 1, 2009, The Skin Cancer Foundation released an updated recommendation revising their Vitamin D recommendations. Their updated recommendation included an increase in adults from 400 to 1000 international unites of vitamin D daily.  Dr. Warwick Morison, chairman of The Skin Cancer Foundation's Photobiology Committee said that, "Based on ... http://www.kristicares.org/2009/07/the-skin-cancer-foundation-revises-recommended-daily-intake/ Don't forget to cover up this summer! http://www.kristicares.org/2009/07/sun-safety-tips/