Oncology & Cancer
'It's rare and it's scary.' Dark spot on your fingernail could mean cancer
If you are staring at a dark spot under your fingernail, you may want to see a dermatologist. It could be a form of melanoma.
May 22, 2025
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Skin Cancer
Medical research
Patient with advanced skin cancer in remission for more than a year following clinical trial of WTX-124
A common and unsightly skin cancer that can turn deadly has been undetectable for more than a year in a patient treated with a new targeted immune-therapy in a clinical trial at HonorHealth Research Institute.
May 20, 2025
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Immunotherapy aimed at balanced inflammatory response in hot tumors results in better treatment outcomes
Research from The University of Western Australia has advanced the development of cancer treatments that enable immune cells to fight tumors more effectively.
May 15, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds hairdressers could help spot early signs of skin cancer
Hairdressers and barbers could be key players in spotting the early signs of skin cancer, according to a new University of Portsmouth study.
May 15, 2025
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Health
How to survive in a sunburned country
Lately, sunscreen has received some controversial bad press from influencers on social media platforms like TikTok.
May 2, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
How to prime tumors to be defeated by cancer immunotherapy
One of the best ways to defeat cancer is by rousing the immune system to attack it.
Apr 17, 2025
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Medical research
Crafting artificial skin from fish-based hydrogels
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It makes up about 15% of our body weight and protects us from pathogens, dehydration and temperature extremes. Skin diseases are therefore more than just unpleasant—they ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer screening rates down among American adults
Cancer screenings are literal life-savers, catching tumors early enough to cure patients and prevent deaths.
Apr 14, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Discovery reveals protein involved in Parkinson's disease also drives skin cancer
A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma, new research led by Oregon Health & Science University finds.
Apr 9, 2025
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Health
Air pollution may contribute to skin health issues
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) appears to be associated with skin redness across age groups, according to a study published online March 12 in PLOS Global Public Health.
Mar 26, 2025
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