Tanning beds triple melanoma risk, potentially causing broad DNA damage – BioNews Central Tanning bed use is tied to almost a threefold increase in melanoma risk, and for the first time, scientists have shown how these devices cause melanoma-linked DNA damage across nearly the entire skin surface. ...

#TanningBed use is tied to almost a threefold increase in #MelanomaRisk, and for the first time, scientists have shown how these devices cause melanoma-linked #DNADamage across nearly the entire #skin surface. 
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🔬 @seamusoreilly.bsky.social , Clinical Lead at Cancer Trials Ireland, warns that sunbeds deliver 15x the UV of midday Mediterranean sun, raising melanoma risk by 60%. A dangerous TikTok trend is promoting their use.

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