In response to recent headlines comparing indoor tanning equipment to arsenic and mustard gas, osteopathic physician Joseph Mercola created a guide on, “How To Critically Analyze News Stories That Don’t Make Any Sense” and provides examples from the tanning reports to illustrate his points. In the guide, he suggests that readers:
1. Look at whether the article topic might relate to some type of financial incentive. Mercola notes that negative press about tanning—including the recent news stories based on a report from the International Association for Research on Cancer—has been a regular occurrence, especially in the summer, when lotion and sunscreen manufacturers are pushing products with SPFs and sunless bronzers. Bad press about tanning only encourages consumers to purchase and use these products.
2. Look for what’s left out—often, it is as important as what’s left in. Mercola says that it clearly the case with the IARC report, which cites studies documenting the damage UVB rays can inflict on DNA. What is not mentioned, he says, is how UVB exposure stimulates the production of vitamin D, which is a big part of maintaining optimum health.
Click on the source article for more of Mercola’s analysis.
Source:
Mercola.com: Are Tanning Beds Really As Dangerous As Arsenic And Mustard Gas?
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