Study Finds Tanning Beds Raise Melanoma Risk Across The Body

Researchers found that tanning beds cause serious DNA damage across almost all of the skin, significantly raising the risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. A study led by Dr. Pedram Gerami at Northwestern University revealed that tanning bed users have nearly three times higher melanoma risk compared to non-users. The study also found that tanning beds cause more widespread skin damage than natural sunlight. The researchers recommend that former tanning bed users get regular full-body skin checks.