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Monday, May 06, 2013  Indoor tanning beds would carry new warnings about the risk of cancer and be subject to additional regulations, under a proposal unveiled by the Food and Drug Administration.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Tanning salons have joined together to form a group to fight popular myths. The American Suntanning Association has 14,000 salons throughout the country sending out the same message.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Just because we're heading into the winter months it shouldn't keep the risk of skin cancer off your mind. It's the most common cancer in the U.S. and one in five Americans will develop it in the course of a lifetime.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  An underground drug is said to enhance skin color, help to shed pounds, and even boost your libido. What's the catch?

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos says New York will ban youths 16 years old and younger from indoor tanning booths.

Monday, May 14, 2012  The number of people developing skin cancer in the United States is growing at an alarming rate.

Friday, May 11, 2012  New York state representatives are considering a bill that would ban indoor tanning for anyone under 18 years old.

Friday, May 11, 2012  New York is moving toward banning indoor tanning for anyone under 18 years old, pushed by advocates who blame booths for a dramatic rise in skin cancer among teenagers.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Melanoma is the second leading cause of cancer in people ages 15 to 29. Are your kids taking precautions?

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  CNY Central's Jim Kenyon returns to his doctor to continue his fight against a pre-cancerous skin condition

Friday, February 17, 2012  Our own Jim Kenyon faced the threat of skin cancer recently. He noticed blemishes on his face that weren't going away, so he made an appointment with a plastic surgeon, and brought a camera crew with him.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Skin cancer is a growing threat here in Central New York, even though we don't get as much sun as other parts of the country.