Massachusetts law now bans anyone under 18 from using tanning beds.
Gov. Charlie Baker signed the bill on Friday, saying it will help reduce the risk of skin cancer among minors.
Supporters, including dermatologists, say there's a sharp rise in the number of young people diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer...
Let's face it, for decades now, our sun has been demonized. The message from the medical community has been avoid direct exposure and cover up with sunscreen. I remember the anti-sun campaign by the American Cancer Society: "Fry Now. Pay Later...
Apparently this thing called "sunburn art" is trending on Twitter. People are posting pictures of the sun-made designs on their bodies, due to carefully applying sunscreen in the shape of flowers and Batman signs. They allow the rest of their body to burn, while the artfully created design remains protected...
I have never been to a tanning salon, but I am a sun worshiper, which is just as bad. After learning about Tawny Willoughby's story on Good Morning America, I might never go outside without sunscreen ever again.
Willoughby is the 27-year-old mom featured in the video, warning others about the reality of skin cancer treatments...