Health News Archives

Study Singles Out Beachgoers’ Skin Cancer Risk
The most vulnerable use the least sunscreen, have greatest desire to tan

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
Fair skin and other things that can increase your risk

T-Cell Infusion Therapy Boosts Melanoma Survival
Strategy caused tumor regression, relapse-free outcomes in about half of patients treated

Education Helps Women Make Safer Tanning Choices
Instructional booklet altered attitudes about indoor salons

Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread
Finding could lead to therapeutic applications for tumor progression in other cancers

No Tan Is a Safe Tan
Trio of studies finds UV rays from tanning beds no better than sun itself

FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues
But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Ups Risk for Other Cancers
Risk for lung, colon and breast tumors is doubled, researchers say

Skin Cancer Carries Its Own Scent
Researchers hope to develop noninvasive test to detect malignancies

Moisturizers Spur Skin Cancer in Mouse Study
Experiments find skin creams boosted rate of cancer growth, number of tumors; experts say human impact unknown.