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Young Women who Indoor Tan regularly have a Higher Risk of Melanoma, Study Says
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 28, 2016 10:31 AM ESTYoung women who indoor tan frequently are putting themselves at a greater risk of developing melanoma, a new study reported.
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Skin Cancer during Pregnancy Increases Risk of Death, Study Says
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 21, 2016 11:45 AM ESTSkin cancer that is diagnosed in women during or after pregnancy tend to be deadlier, a new study reported.
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In a Skin Cancer Fight, FDA Recommends Ban on Indoor Tanning for Minors
By Kanika Gupta | Dec 21, 2015 03:05 PM ESTFood and Drug Administration proposed on Friday that everyone under the age of 18 years will be banned from using the indoor tanning beds
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FDA’s Proposal would Ban Minors from Indoor Tanning
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 18, 2015 03:45 PM ESTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposal that would ban teenagers younger than 18 from using tanning beds.
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Routine Skin Cancer Screenings Considered Risky
By Kanika Gupta | Dec 14, 2015 09:35 AM ESTThe routine full body skin cancer screening is considered to be unsafe since there is not enough evidence to prove otherwise
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Costs of Prescription Skin Care Drugs have Skyrocketed, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 27, 2015 10:26 AM ESTCosts of prescription skin care drugs have soared by an average of 401 percent from 2009 to 2015, a new report found.
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FDA Approves New Drug Combination Treatment for Melanoma Patients
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 11, 2015 12:32 PM ESTThe FDA approved the drug combination of Cotellic (cobimetrinib) with Zelboraf (vemurafenib) for patients with a specific form of melanoma.
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FDA Approves wider use of Melanoma Drug to prevent Recurring Skin Cancer
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 29, 2015 04:58 PM EDTThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanded use of melanoma drug, Yervoy (ipilimumab).
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Costs of Skin Cancer Treatment Spiked Faster than Other Cancers
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 11, 2014 11:14 AM ESTA new study found that the cost to treat skin cancer has skyrocketed in comparison to the costs of treating other cancers.
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Skin Cancer Drug Treats Late-Stage Dementia in Mice
By Christine Hsu | Sep 15, 2014 11:01 PM EDTA common skin cancer drug could treat Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
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Ultraviolet Light-Induced Mutation May Lead To Many Skin Cancer: Study
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 08, 2014 10:06 AM EDTA genetic mutation triggered by ultraviolet light might be the driving force behind millions of human skin cancers, according to a new research.
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Doubled Melanoma Risk Found in Pilots, Cabin Crews
By Christine Hsu | Sep 03, 2014 05:22 PM EDTBecoming a pilot or airline hostess might seem like a glamorous job, but new research reveals that these professions could also double the risk of cancer.
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Sunscreen Use Dip in Teenagers, Report Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 22, 2014 11:47 AM EDTAccording to a new report, the percentage of teens wearing sunscreen has fallen from 2001 to 2011.
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Surgeon General Warns People Against Tanning
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 29, 2014 09:13 AM EDTIn a new report, the U.S. Surgeon General called skin cancer a "major public health problem," and urged people to avoid tanning.
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Skin Cancer Risk HIgher for Teens Who Tan
By Christine Hsu | Jun 24, 2014 01:03 AM EDTTeens who tan in salons are more likely to develop skin cancer, according to a new study.
