Tans and Cancer in Youth Spark Health Warning
Doctors warn tanning among young people raises skin cancer risk. Mayo Clinic data show melanoma cases rising for under 40s. Iowa salons expand with 1 400 facilities and 3 550 beds. Experts urge regulation like cigarettes. some favor safer alternatives as spring rush boosts business.
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University of Iowa
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American Cancer Society
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Iowa
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Hiawatha
American Academy of Dermatology
Tanning Oe
Key facts on skin cancer include melanoma risks
More than 1 million new skin cancer cases are diagnosed each year. Melanoma is curable when detected early but can be fatal if it spreads. Nearly 75 percent of skin cancer deaths are from melanoma. An American dies from melanoma nearly every hour. Source: American Cancer Society.
Skin safety tips and tanning trends from local outlets
The American Academy of Dermatology urges minimizing UV exposure and lists practical steps including SPF 15 sunscreen reapplication every two hours, protective clothing, shade, and caution near reflective surfaces. The report notes widespread use of spray tans and self tanners, detailing machines, salons, and consumer awareness of lacking sun protection.
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Electric Beach
Second St
Coralville
American Academy of Dermatology
Allen chosen UNI president with Regents backing
Regents President Michael Gartner announced Ben Allen will become the UNI president. Allen, former ISU administrator, pledged to uphold program quality amid tighter resources. He stressed building on Koob’s foundation as he begins campus outreach and earning trust.
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Pat Allen
UNI
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Gartner
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Board of Regents
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Iowa
ISU
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Bowling Green State University
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Rallies Close Hispanic Businesses and Schools in Iowa
In Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns, Hispanic restaurant owners Edgar Barrios and Carmen Legaspi plan Monday closures to support immigration protests. Washington and West Liberty prepare rallies with up to 700 participants while several plants, including Tyson and Cargill, will shut or allow leave for workers attending events.
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Edgar Barrios
Barrios
Carmen Legaspi
la Reyna
Columbus Junction
Iowa City
Legaspi
Gabriela Condiolo
Washington
Central Park
Peace
Tyson
Concholo
West Liberty
Tyson Foods Inc
Midwest
Denison
Perry
Storm Lake
Waterloo
Immigrant Day Rallies Across East Iowa Plan
Rallies and events scheduled Monday in Iowa City West Liberty Davenport and Ottumwa promote unity and immigrant rights. Activities include marches from campus sites to Ped Mall in Iowa City a candlelight vigil in West Liberty a Davenport rally after crossing the Centennial Bridge and an Ottumwa rally at the Jimmi Jones Shelter. Sponsored by UI Association of Latinos Moving Ahead UI Latina(o) Graduate Students and Amigos del Inmigrante.
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Iowa City
Pentacrest
Klutz Plaza
Gilmore
Second Ave
Rock Island
Ill
Centennial Bridge
Davenport
le Claire Park
Ottumwa
Net New American Opportunity Campaign Events List
State by state schedule outlines Monday events for the Net New American Opportunity Campaign. The CIMOW program webpage lists upcoming activities and locations across multiple states, detailing organizers and participation aims for early outreach.
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New American Opportunity Campaign
Cimow.org
U N Cuts Darfur Rations Amid Fund Shortfall
The World Food Program will halve rations in Darfur to 1050 calories per person daily for about 3 million refugees starting Monday. WFP Chief James Morris calls the move a hard decision amid ongoing violence that has killed around 180000 and displaced 3 million since 2003. Donations to support WFP efforts are encouraged at www wfp org.
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Geneva
U.N. Food Agency
Sudan
Darfur
World Food Program
James Morris
U.N
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