Health
Many still tanning, despite dangers, survey finds
(HealthDay) -- Despite public education efforts, many young adults still don't understand the dangers of sun exposure and tanning, a new U.S. survey finds.
May 28, 2012
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News tagged with sun damage
Oncology & Cancer
Cancer-causing skin damage is done when young
With high UV levels continuing in Queensland this autumn, young people are at risk of suffering the worst skin damage they will receive during their lifetime, research from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has found.
May 10, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Even young teens show signs of sun damage: study
(HealthDay) -- In a new study that used a special type of photography to unveil hidden signs of sun damage, middle schoolers showed evidence of levels of UV exposure that could raise their risk for melanoma later in life.
Apr 13, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Laser removal may be advantageous for treating precancerous skin lesions
Carbon dioxide laser ablation (removal) may have a role as an alternative treatment for a common precancerous skin lesion known as lentigo maligna when surgery or radiation therapy is not feasible, according to a report in ...
Nov 21, 2011
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Health
Chocolate wards off hunger, and maybe sunburn too
Scientists in Canada said Monday that they plan to study whether eating dark chocolate not only satisfies sweet tooth cravings, but protects against sunburn as well.
Aug 15, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
More evidence that caffeine lowers risk of skin cancer
There might be a time when instead of just drinking that morning cup of coffee you lather it on your skin as a way of preventing harmful sun damage or skin cancer.
Aug 15, 2011
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Ophthalmology
Giant hogweed can cause burns and blindness
(PhysOrg.com) -- The U.S Department of Agriculture is warning residents in a variety of states to be on the lookout for the Heracleum Mantegazzianum, or giant hogweed. This plant in native to Central Asia but has turned up ...
