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Kennedy Scraps Tanning Bed Rule, Defying FDA
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently withdrew a proposed rule aimed at protecting minors from indoor tanning beds, citing scientific concerns and potential side effects. This decision reverses years of FDA efforts to safeguard children from UV radiation. Dermatologists warn that tanning beds emit UV rays up to fifteen times stronger than natural sunlight, significantly increasing melanoma risk. Nineteen states and Washington D.C. already restrict minors from tanning salons, but experts call for stricter national regulations due to gaps in state laws.
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