Indoor tanning is associated with markedly higher mutation burdens and cancer-driving genetic changes in melanocytes taken from normal-appearing skin, including areas usually protected from sunlight. These molecular alterations provide a biological explanation for the higher odds of melanoma and ... Read more
Medical News - Dec 16
Researchers discovered that tanning beds cause widespread, mutation-laden DNA damage across almost all skin, explaining the sharply increased melanoma risk. Single-cell genomic analysis revealed dangerous mutations even in sun-protected regions. Survivors’ stories underscore how early tanning hab... Read more
Science Daily - Dec 15
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) - Today in the GTU studio, Founder of Daily Shade sunscreen, Breelyn Vanleeuwen showed us how kids can stay protected from UV rays. Utah is the number one state in the nation for melanoma, but Vanleeuwen says that statistic can be changed with prevention. V... Read more
Salt Lake City - Nov 26
Penn State scientists identified a striking rise in melanoma across several Pennsylvania counties dominated by cropland and herbicide use. The elevated risk persisted even after factoring in sunlight, suggesting an environmental influence beyond the usual expectations. Researchers warn that drift... Read more
Science Daily - Nov 16
A study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators reveals how melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, evolves to resist immunotherapy and identifies a potential strategy to prevent or reverse that resistance. Read more
Medical News - Oct 31
A 5k aiming to raise awareness and funds for the prevention of melanoma is happening on Sunday. Read more
Clickondetroit - Oct 10
Kelly Clarkson's former husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away from melanoma at his Montana home, ending a three-year private fight against the deadly skin cancer. Read more
Fox News - Aug 12
