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Skin Cancer October 28, 2015

Woman's strange skin stain caused cancer scare

A woman who had previously battled melanoma was terrified when she saw a new brown mark on her heel. Although the mark looked very similar to a type of skin cancer that appears on the foot, doctors found it was actually a harmless spot caused by touching walnuts

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

Skin protection could prevent 230,000 melanoma cases over a decade

The rate of melanoma cases in the United States has doubled in the last three decades, and the number of cases will continue to rise if more efforts aren't made to prevent the disease, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

FDA approves Merck immune-stimulating drug for melanoma

U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the use of Merck & Co Inc's immuno-oncology drug Keytruda, also known as pembrolizumab, as a treatment for patients with advanced melanoma who are no longer responding to other therapies.

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

'One-two punch' on cancer could someday replace chemotherapy

Researchers have discovered a way to give aggressive skin cancer what one calls "a powerful one-two punch."

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

This gigapixel camera might help doctors detect skin cancer sooner

When the news concerns melanoma—the most type of dangerous skin cancer, which kills over 9,000 people every year in the U.S.—it’s usually bleak.

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

Citrus fruit linked with melanoma in preliminary study

Using data from two long-term studies of women and men, researchers found a potential link between citrus consumption and malignant melanoma of the skin.

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

The supplements that could slash your risk of sun damage

When it’s time to protect our skin from the sun, we usually work from the outside in: diligently applying (and reapplying) sunscreen, donning our cover-ups, and creating our own shady oasis beneath wide-brimmed hats.

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

Can too much vitamin D be toxic?

As more Americans take vitamin D supplements, there has been concern that more people could experience toxic effects from very high vitamin D levels.

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

Energy efficient light bulbs could pose UV-risk to skin, trigger migraines

Starting in January, traditional incandescent bulbs will be on their way out the door, and newer compact fluorescents (CFLs) and LED bulbs will be lighting up. While this move is ultimately meant to conserve the nation’s available energy, broader use of CFLs may actually come with some unwanted health risks – most notably in regards to people’s skin.

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

Shocking video reveals what the sun really does to your skin

A video posted on YouTube sheds new light on the effects of not wearing sunscreen, Inquisitr.com reported

Skin Cancer October 27, 2015

Many sunscreens do not protect consumers as promised, report finds

Sun worshippers, beware: Not all are sunscreen lotions and sprays are created equal.