Oncology & Cancer
New study links tanning beds to non-melanoma skin cancer
Indoor tanning beds can cause non-melanoma skin cancer – and the risk is greater the earlier one starts tanning, according to a new analysis led by UCSF.
Oct 2, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds dramatic rise in skin cancer in young adults
Even as the rates of some cancers are falling, Mayo Clinic is seeing an alarming trend: the dramatic rise of skin cancer, especially among people under 40. According to a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in the ...
Apr 2, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Tanning beds could provide a greater risk than originally thought: new study
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology has found that, despite previous information, the UVA radiation used in tanning beds may cause more damage to the skin that was originally ...
Oncology & Cancer
Video: Men need to take melanoma seriously
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and, ...
May 26, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Knowing your risk for skin cancer may limit unhealthy behaviors
With the new year underway, many people are looking to improve their health. One way they can do that is to reduce their chance of melanoma by understanding potential risk factors.
Feb 1, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows tanning bed ban would reduce skin cancer rates in minors and cut healthcare costs
A recent study indicates that a U.S. ban on the use of tanning beds among minors would prevent thousands of cases of melanoma in adolescents and would save millions of dollars in healthcare costs. The findings are published ...
Apr 12, 2021
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For college students, skin cancer risk remains high in winter months
New research from Brigham Young University finds college students could be just as at risk for developing skin cancer in the dead of winter as they are in the middle of summer.
Dec 17, 2020
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Tanning beds and sunbathing may be associated with an increased risk of endometriosis
Tanning beds and sunbathing not only increase a woman's chances of developing malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, but may also be linked to a greater risk of developing endometriosis, according to ...
Dec 2, 2020
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Popular gyms undermining health with tanning beds, researcher says
The end of 2019 brings with it holiday gatherings, school vacations, and the annual tradition of New Year's resolutions—with some of the most common resolutions being to exercise more and lose weight. Popular gym chains ...
Dec 20, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The reality of watching reality TV
(HealthDay)—When it comes to analyzing the effects of watching reality TV, well, it's complicated. While some see these shows as a brief escape from daily life, they can have negative effects on some viewers, including ...
Feb 7, 2019
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