Skin cancer

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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Health

Teachers need more support to deliver key health lessons to kids

Graduate teachers need more information to promote physical activity, sun safety, and sleep health to school children across Australia and New Zealand, according to new research.

Mar 24, 2025

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Health

Blind to the burn: Misconceptions about skin cancer risk in the US

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and a significant health issue, with millions of non-melanoma cases and tens of thousands of melanomas diagnosed annually. Furthermore, treating skin cancer costs ...

Mar 12, 2025

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Oncology & Cancer

AI diagnostic platform improves early detection of skin cancer

If detected early, the prognosis for skin cancer is excellent. An innovative full-body scanner linked to an AI diagnostic platform is set to help with early detection of melanoma. In just six minutes, it automatically scans ...

Mar 3, 2025

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Oncology & Cancer

Immunotherapy reduces sunspots by 65% in cancer patients

University of Queensland researchers have discovered immunotherapy, when used to treat people with advanced cancers, also helps reduce sunspots and skin cancers by at least 65%.

Feb 13, 2025

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Can you get sunburned or UV skin damage through car or home windows?

When you're in a car, train or bus, do you choose a seat to avoid being in the sun or do you like the sunny side?

Feb 3, 2025

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Health

Air pollution may protect against skin cancer, finds new study, but the health risks are far more serious

Air pollution might protect against the most dangerous type of skin cancer, melanoma, a new study finds. However, it's crucial to approach these results with caution and consider the broader context of air pollution's effects ...

Jan 30, 2025

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