Genetics
'Sunscreen' gene may help protect against skin cancer
A new USC-led study identified a "sunscreen" gene that may help stave off skin cancer.
May 19, 2016
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News tagged with skin cancer prevention
Oncology & Cancer
Simple steps to help prevent skin cancer
With spring and summer arriving, the air becomes warmer, the sun gets brighter and outdoor activities are more frequent. Naturally, your skin's exposure to the sun increases during this time of year, which results in a greater ...
May 13, 2016
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Health
Sun protection poor for NZ secondary school students
A University of Otago study that involved unobtrusively observing the sun-protective practices of students and staff at the sports days of 10 Dunedin secondary schools last summer has found them sorely lacking.
Mar 31, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Veterans returning from Middle East face higher skin cancer risk
Soldiers who served in the glaring desert sunlight of Iraq and Afghanistan returned home with an increased risk of skin cancer, due not only to the desert climate, but also a lack of sun protection, Vanderbilt dermatologist ...
Aug 3, 2015
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Health
Research letter: Indoor tanning rates drop among US adults
Indoor tanning rates dropped among adults from 5.5 percent in 2010 to 4.2 percent in 2013, although an estimated 7.8 million women and 1.9 million men still engage in the practice, which has been linked to increased cancer ...
Jul 1, 2015
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Health
Study examines occupational sun-safety policies for local government workers in Colorado
Few local government organizations in Colorado had policies on environmental controls, such as the provision of outdoor shade, or administrative procedures, including training and resource allocation, to improve sun protection ...
May 20, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Too many Americans neglect backs in skin cancer prevention
(HealthDay)—A new survey finds that many people in the United States are forgetting their backs when they try to be forward-thinking about skin cancer prevention.
May 4, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A 'forest instead of the trees' viewpoint may motivate change after negative feedback
Negative feedback can sting, but thinking about the big picture may help transform criticism into positive change, according to new research published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.
Apr 24, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Study touts ways to teach youths about skin cancer prevention
Virtually every parent has at some point told their children to put on sunscreen before going outside. And those parents could just as likely tell you there's no more sure-fire way to make sure a child ignores your message ...
Apr 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Skin cancer costs soar compared to other malignancies: CDC
(HealthDay)—The cost of skin cancer treatment in the United States more than doubled between 2002 and 2011, and rose five times faster than treatments for other cancers, a new study found.
Nov 10, 2014
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