Medical research

Pain is not one-dimensional, researchers say

Pain is not one-dimensional but a combination of inflammatory reactions as well as of processes in the central nervous system and memory cells. This is the result of a current study by pain researchers at the MedUni Vienna ...

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Top five myths about protecting your skin from the sun

(Medical Xpress) -- With summer in full swing and everyone heading outdoors, it is important to know the ins and outs of keeping your skin healthy and protected from the sun. Applying sunscreen should be part of ...

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Keep infants out of sun and heat, experts warn

(HealthDay) -- Because infants are so much smaller than adults and lack the ability to sweat, heat and sun exposure pose specific risks for babies, experts say.

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FDA delays rules meant to ease sunscreen confusion

(AP) -- Sunscreen confusion won't be over before summer after all. The government is bowing to industry requests for more time to make clear how much protection their brands really offer against skin cancer.

Oncology & Cancer

Sunburn rife as men skimp on sunscreen

(Medical Xpress) -- Nearly 90 per cent of British adults admit their skin has been sunburnt – with almost half experiencing pain as result of being in the sun.

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