Subscribe to this tag Text Messages Might Increase Sunscreen Usage
Health - November 20, 2009
With daily reminders, people may be more apt to protect their skin
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Predicting Who Will Survive Skin Cancer
Science - November 19, 2009
Using new techniques, researchers may now be able to predict the survivability of skin cancer.
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Radiation After Surgery Lowers Chances of Melanoma Recurrence
Health - November 2, 2009
But study did not find effect on overall survival
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Bowel Disease Treatment May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
Health - October 26, 2009
Rates of non-melanoma cancer higher in patients with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, study finds
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More Doctors Need to Learn to Spot Skin Cancers
Health - October 19, 2009
Resident physicians should be taught to screen for suspicious lesions, researchers say
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Want Sun Protection? Wear Red or Blue
Health - October 15, 2009
Fabric color affects absorption of UV radiation, researchers say
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Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer
Health - October 6, 2009
Protect and check your skin
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Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients
Health - September 30, 2009
Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers
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Vitamin D May Improve Melanoma Survival
Health - September 26, 2009
But levels are too low in many Americans, researchers say
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Angst May Protect Against Some Skin Cancer
Health - September 25, 2009
Study finds less squamous cell carcinoma in mice under short-term stress
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Health Buzz: Skin Cancer Drug Shows Promise and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - September 23, 2009
7 things to know before logging on for counseling; kids under 10 will need two swine flu shots.
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Many Teens Circumvent Tanning Bed Laws
Health - September 21, 2009
Though operators largely follow the rules, the laws are too lax, study shows
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Scientists Spot Clue to Cancer's Aggressiveness
Health - September 8, 2009
They hope molecular signature shows when disease will respond to cancer drug
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New Compound Shrinks Skin Cancers
Health - September 2, 2009
Study found more than half of advanced basal cell carcinomas responded to treatment
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Genetic Clues May Lead to New Skin Cancer Therapies
Health - August 31, 2009
Mutant genes linked to melanoma could be targets for treatment, researchers say
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Antioxidants Pose No Melanoma Threat
Health - August 17, 2009
Despite earlier study, new report finds no risk from common vitamin and mineral supplements
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How to Break Your Addiction to Tanning
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - August 3, 2009
Tanning beds have been classified as carcinogens, but some will find the addiction hard to break.
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Health Buzz: Tanning Beds Blamed for Cancer and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - July 29, 2009
If women sell their eggs, why not a kidney? Also: the huge toll obesity takes on kids.
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Tanning Beds Get Highest Carcinogen Rating
Health - July 28, 2009
Melanoma risk rises 75 percent when device use begins before age 30, international panel says
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Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin
Health - June 15, 2009
Small study finds it also may reduce precancerous lesions
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Immune-Based Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise
Health - May 31, 2009
Similar patient-tailored approaches may work for skin, stomach and other cancers, researchers say
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Experts Optimistic About Melanoma Vaccine
Health - May 30, 2009
Phase 3 study reports improved survival for those with advanced disease
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Stinging Eyes? 3 Fixes for Sunscreen Hassles
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - May 21, 2009
Nearly a third of us never wear it, a new survey finds. Here's how to overcome your reluctance.
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Free Skin Cancer Screening Coming Your Way
By
Michelle Andrews
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On Health and Money - April 27, 2009
A mobile screening RV is traveling to more than 50 cities this spring and summer.
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Kids Given Photos of Sunburn Damage Covered Up Better
Health - April 23, 2009
Study says every preteen should get UV snapshot of what exposure can do to their skin
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