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Just one indoor tanning session can increase your melanoma risk

Spring is finally here, and for many young women that means memorable events like prom and weddings are on the horizon. It may be tempting to achieve a bronzed, "sun-kissed" look for occasions like these, and studies show women are more likely to use indoor tanning devices than men. We've known for a while, however, that any young women considering indoor tanning should think twice.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a proven human carcinogen, and there has been plenty of research linking melanoma incidence in young women to tanning...