Latest Health News

Nail Salons Get Nabbed For Sun Exposure

We have been told that tanning beds are just as bad as sun exposure when it comes to skin cancer. Now research shows that having your nails done and exposing them to UV light rays is just as bad as tanning. Foxnews.com has a new article out about the situation and it’s looking pretty grim. Studies show that drying your nails under ultraviolet rays is just as bad as visiting the tanning bed. Dr. Neil Schultz notes that attending the nail salon can impact your risk for skin cancer.

Women don’t want to spend time sitting in a salon and waiting for their nails to dry. Salon owners have come to the rescue with ultraviolet rays, which provide 1200 watts to the hands. This is the same amount that is emitted from tanning beds, making nail salons just as dangerous as tanning.

Lettuce Recall

Fresh Express is recalling some of their Romaine lettuce products due to possible E. coli contamination. Affected products have an “S” in the product code and have use-by-dates of July 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. No other Fresh Express salads are affected by the recall. Consumers and retailers are being asked not to consume the salad, but rather discard it.

The products were distributed in California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Washington and Nevada, according to a report by NBC affiliate KARK in Little Rock, Ark. This is the companies second recall in two months.

Anyone with questions may call the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at (800) 242-5472, Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. – 8 p.m., Pacific Time.