Study Shows Links Between Tanning and Addictive Behavior

Increased regulation and warnings about the dangers of habitual tanning have not curbed visits to tanning booths, much to the chagrin of doctors and public health advocates. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests that, as with cigarettes, simply knowing the behavior is bad isn't going to stop people if the behavior is addictive. A new study, released Monday in the journal Archives of Dermatology, adds to that body of literature that connects regular visits to a tanning booth with addictive...Full Story