Perfect tan search risks premature wrinkles and cancer
Nineteen year old Tammy Chung at Southern Illinois University warns tanning carries real damage. Dermatologists say there is no completely safe tan and overexposure damages collagen, raises aging risk, and increases skin cancer chances. SPF ratings guide protection though they are not required by law.
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Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
Tammy Chung
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Arlington Heights
G. Thomas Jansen
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Charlotte Knabel
American Cancer Association
New York
Ms. Knabel
Tammy
Crab Orchard Lake
Tom Jeffry
American Academy of Dermatology
Evanston
Mike Benson
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Benson
Jovan
Jansen
America
Roland Senecal
Orlando
Fla
Senecal
Daughter battles weight loss to dangerous extremes
Dear Ann Landers warns that the mother’s daughter has progressed from anorexia nervosa to bulimia through extreme dieting and purging. The column notes these illnesses are psychological, often fatal, and treatable only with counseling. It cites high risk among females and provides a contact for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders.
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Ann Landers
Nan
White Plains
National
Association of
Best sun soothers may be in kitchen
When sunburned, use a cold compress and cool bath. aspirin can help, and over the counter sprays with benzo caine offer relief. Avoid caine-based substances due to allergy risk. menthol phenol and camphor soothe. Kitchen remedies include cold tea bags, yogurt masks, cucumber slices, and staying hydrated.
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Madison Avenue
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