Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer risks in African American men
Prostate cancer, the second-most common cancer in men behind skin cancer with nearly a quarter of a million cases in the U.S. diagnosed annually, plays favorites.
Oct 26, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Study: Better sun protection needed for young rowers during competition
High school rowing uniforms should include sun protective headwear and sunglasses to better shield rowers from the harmful effects of the sun, a University of Otago study recommends.
Jul 30, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
New insights on how inflammatory molecule contributes to skin and pancreatic cancers
Chronic inflammation drives the development of various cancers, including those of the skin, colon and pancreas. Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) who previously demonstrated high expression levels of ...
Feb 22, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Staying safe in the sun — a dermatologist helps separate facts from hype
Skin cancer is the number-one cancer diagnosis in the United States – it's more common than breast, prostate, and lung cancers combined. Skin cancers can be divided into two types – nonmelanoma (basal and squamous cell ...
Jul 4, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
App an effective tool to record sun exposure
A smartphone app is an accessible tool that reliably measures the amount of exposure to the sun's skin-damaging ultra-violet radiation, a QUT study has found.
Apr 26, 2018
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Task force issues stronger skin cancer prevention guidelines
(HealthDay)—Doctors should start early with skin cancer prevention advice when their patients are light-skinned, suggests new guidelines that bump that starting point back to the age of 6 months.
Mar 20, 2018
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Why some are still skeptical of tanning bed risks
(HealthDay)—The health risks are high for young people who use tanning beds, but not all parents seem to see it that way.
Feb 23, 2018
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AAD: Fathers may not perceive harms of teen indoor tanning
(HealthDay)—Specific populations, including fathers, more often perceive low harms of adolescent indoor tanning, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, held from Feb. ...
Feb 20, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Popular blood pressure medicine linked with increased risk of skin cancer
Recently published research from The University of Southern Denmark and the Danish Cancer Society shows a connection between one of the most common medications for hypertension and skin cancer. Danish researchers set their ...
Dec 5, 2017
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Tanners who use sprays and lotions less prone to get tattoos and piercings than sunbathers
People who often sunbathe or use tanning beds are more likely to try risky weight-loss methods and have cosmetic surgery, as well as get tattoos and piercings. But while people who seldom tan also may try unsafe diets and ...
Dec 4, 2017
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