Oncology & Cancer
Vitamin A linked to lower odds of common skin cancer
Wondering if you can do more than slap on some sunscreen to prevent skin cancer? A new study suggests that getting more vitamin A may help.
Jul 31, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
How protect against short- and long-term sun damage
(HealthDay)—Don't invite skin cancer to your holiday weekend.
Jul 05, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
What if you could spot skin cancer before it got too serious?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. If you could visibly see signs of skin cancer on your body, would you be more likely to visit the doctor? A group of professors from BYU and the University ...
Jun 05, 2019
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Stay safe in the sun by knowing how to protect your skin
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Do spray sunscreens work as well as sunscreen lotions, and do I need to buy different sunscreen for my kids than what I use myself?
May 16, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Cover up! Don't soak up those sun rays
(HealthDay)—Only half of Americans routinely protect themselves from the sun when outdoors, a recent American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey found.
May 10, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What is Murray Valley encephalitis virus?
Western Australian health authorities recently issued warnings about Murray Valley encephalitis, a serious disease that can spread by the bite of an infected mosquito and cause inflammation of the brain.
Feb 26, 2019
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Surf's up! How to plan for a safe beach vacation
(HealthDay)—Heading to the beach this summer? Make safety part of your vacation planning.
Jun 24, 2017
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Sunscreen 101
(HealthDay)—Many people make mistakes when using sunscreen that could increase their risk of skin cancer, a new study suggests.
May 17, 2017
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Pediatrics
Kids' sun safety means 'slip, slap, slop'
(HealthDay)—Children spend a lot of time outside in the summer, so parents need to stay on top of their sun protection, a skin cancer expert advises.
Apr 28, 2017
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Indoor tanning associated with poor outdoor sun protection practices
Adults who frequently tanned indoors - a practice associated with an increased risk for melanoma - also practiced poor outdoor sun protection practices and were not more likely to undergo skin cancer screening, according ...
Oct 12, 2016
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