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Sunscreen alone cannot Prevent Skin Cancer, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 12, 2014 10:52 AM EDTA new study reported that sunscreen only slows down the development of skin cancer.
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Experimental Drugs Successful in Treating Skin Cancer
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 03, 2014 10:56 AM EDTResearchers reported that two new drugs were successful in treating advanced melanoma in early trials.
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FDA: Companies must Add Warning Labels for Tanning Beds
By Cheri Cheng | May 30, 2014 01:51 PM EDTThe FDA will require makers of tanning beds and sun lumps to include warning box labels.
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Five Sunburns before age 20 can Increase Skin Cancer Risk
By Cheri Cheng | May 30, 2014 10:25 AM EDTA new study found that participants who suffered from at least five blistering sunburns when they were 15 to 20-years-old had an 80 percent increased risk of melanoma.
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Regular Doctor Visits Diminishes Mortality Rate In Skin Cancer Patients
By Kamal Nayan | May 08, 2014 09:17 AM EDTThe risk of dying from the most dangerous types of skin cancer is largely reduced with regular doctor visits, according to a new study.
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Drying Lamps at Salons Tied to a Small Risk of Cancer
By Cheri Cheng | May 01, 2014 01:48 PM EDTA new study found that exposure to UVA light from nail salon drying laps was tied to a very small cancer risk.
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Skin Cancer Rates Up 5 Times Since the 1970s in the UK
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 22, 2014 09:27 AM EDTCancer Research UK's latest statistics revealed a five-times spike in malignant melanoma cases since the mid-1970s.
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Erectile Dysfunction Drug Boosts Skin Cancer Risk
By Christine Hsu | Apr 09, 2014 06:28 PM EDTTaking Viagra may increase the risk of skin cancer, according to a new study.
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More Minorities Die From Skin Cancer For Being Less Aware
By Christine Hsu | Mar 24, 2014 04:34 PM EDTMinorities need to be educated about their risk of developing skin cancer. New research reveals that more awareness about skin cancer is needed for minorities, as they tend to believe that they are at a lower risk of developing it.
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Skin Cancer Might Lead To Other Types Of Cancers As Well
By Kamal Nayan | Mar 08, 2014 05:29 PM ESTPeople who are diagnosed with nonmelanoma skin cancer are at increased risk to get affected by melanoma and other types of cancers, according to a new study. The link is stronger among young people.
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Tanning Tied to Other Risky Behaviors in Teens
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 28, 2014 10:24 AM ESTA new government study found that teens who use indoor tanning salons were more likely to engage in risky behaviors.
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Evolution of Black Skin Might Be Related to Skin Cancer Risk
By Kamal Nayan | Feb 27, 2014 09:27 AM ESTEvolution of black skin in early humans might have happened to protect against a very high risk of dying from ultraviolet light (UV)- induced skin cancer, according to a new study.
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In Florida, Tanning Salons Outnumber McDonald’s
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 26, 2013 02:49 PM ESTA new report found that in Florida, tanning salons outnumber McDonald's and CVS pharmacies.
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Body Clock May Protect Against Skin Cancer
By Christine Hsu | Oct 10, 2013 02:39 PM EDTYour body clock does more than help you sleep. New research suggests that our circadian rhythms also help protect us from cancer.
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Intervention Program Helps Improve Sun Protection Habits for Children of Melanoma Survivors
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 05, 2013 10:14 AM EDTResearchers found that the sun protection intervention program was effective in getting melanoma survivors to improve their children's sun protection habits.
