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Skin Cancer Tied To A Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s
There’s no positive side to developing skin cancer, but the latest research ties certain forms of the disease to a reduced risk of dementia.
FDA Proposes New Tanning-Bed Warnings
If the FDA gets its way, tanning beds may soon feature labels warning young people to steer clear of the machines and their jolts of UV radiation.
Skin Cancer Linked to Higher Risk of Other Cancers
There’s another reason for those at risk of skin cancer to stay vigilant about protecting their health.
Some Skin Cancer Survivors Still Use Tanning Beds
Say it isn’t so. A recent survey found that even people who have survived melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — fail to protect themselves from the sun, and even continue to tan.
Can Aspirin Keep Skin Cancer At Bay?
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New Melanoma Drugs Beat Chemotherapy in Trials
In two large-scale trials, new drugs made by GlaxoSmithKline extended the lives of patients with advanced melanoma longer than standard chemotherapy.
Can Aspirin Help Ward Off Skin Cancer?
An aspirin a day could keep skin cancer away, according to a new report in the journal Cancer.
Study Finds Dramatic Rise in Skin Cancer Among Young Adults
Mayo Clinic researchers report skyrocketing rates of skin cancer among young adults, probably because of their persistent use of tanning beds
Why Teens Sunbathe More, Use Sunscreen Less
Most young teens aren’t getting the message about sun safety, a new study in Pediatrics suggests.
Study: Fake Tans Help Keep Women Out of the Sun
Women who get their tans from a bottle tend to do less real sunbathing and cut back on tanning bed use, according to a new study.
Scientists Discover Why Sunburn Hurts
Scientists at King’s College London have pinpointed the exact molecule that causes the stinging, tender pain of sunburn. Targeting the molecule could help pave the way to more effective pain treatments, not only for sunburn but …