EP47: Is Indoor Tanning Safe? Science Reveals the Hidden Cancer Risks

Dreaming of a tan without the sunburn? Many turn to tanning beds, believing they’re a safer, controlled alternative to the sun. But new research tells a different story: tanning beds cause permanent genetic damage to your skin cells. We’re diving into the molecular science to reveal the deadly link between indoor tanning and melanoma. References Gerami, P., Tandukar, B., Deivendran, D., Olivares, S., Chen, L., Tang, J., Tan, T., Sharma, H., Bandari, A. K., Cruz-Pacheco, N., Chang, D., Marty, A. L., Olshen, A., Murad, N. F., Song, J., Lee, J., Yeh, I., & Shain, A. H. (2025). Molecular effects of indoor tanning. Science Advances, 11(50), Article eady4878. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.ady4878 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn