Health
Outdoor workers slip up on slopping on sunscreen
(Medical Xpress)—Providing outdoor workers with free sunscreen is no guarantee they will use it, according to a new study by QUT.
Jun 18, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Merkel cell carcinoma causes investigated
Local researchers are decoding the secrets to a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer that is prevalent in Western Australia.
Jun 17, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Five or more blistering sunburns before age 20 may increase melanoma risk by 80 percent
(Medical Xpress)—The risk of developing the most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma, was more closely related to sun exposure in early life than in adulthood in young Caucasian women, according to a study published in ...
May 30, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Indoor tanning, even without burning, increases the risk of melanoma
People sometimes use indoor tanning in the belief that this will prevent burns when they tan outdoors. However, indoor tanning raises the risk of developing melanoma even if a person has never had burns from either indoor ...
May 28, 2014
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Health
Tips for staying safe in the sun
(HealthDay)—The Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and that means it's time to remind you about sun safety to reduce your risk of skin cancer.
May 26, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
When slathering the SPF, don't forget your face and neck
As the sun (finally) begins to shine again, plans start to form for the outdoor activities that require use of hats, shades and SPF to avoid the pain and damage caused by sunburn.
May 1, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Skin cancer rates five times higher than in 70s
(Medical Xpress)—The rates of people diagnosed with malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, are now five times higher than 40 years ago, according to figures announced by Cancer Research UK.
Apr 23, 2014
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Medications
Investors bet Sun Pharma can restore Ranbaxy to health
On the surface, Sun Pharma's $3.2-billion purchase of Indian generics rival Ranbaxy, which is in deep trouble with US regulators over safety lapses, may not look like a great deal.
Apr 13, 2014
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Medications
India's Sun Pharma buys troubled rival Ranbaxy for $3.2 bn (Update)
India's third-biggest drugs company Sun Pharma announced Monday a $3.2-billion deal to buy larger domestic rival Ranbaxy from Daiichi Sankyo, ending the Japanese company's costly run as owner.
Apr 7, 2014
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Health
Adding antioxidants to a sun protection plan
With winter finally in the rearview mirror, many people are making plans for fun outdoors. But don't stop at sunscreen and a hat for sun protection: a UC Health skin care specialist recommends adding another item to your ...
Apr 4, 2014
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