What Is Melanoma Skin Cancer? Symptoms And Safety Tips To Keep In Mind
In addition to non-melanoma skin cancers, which are more common and typically less serious than melanoma, there are serious forms of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body.
May 27, 2024, 12:28 PM ISTSummer Health: 5 Key Health Concerns To Watch Out For- Expert Shares
Whether it's staying hydrated, using sunscreen, being cautious with food, or avoiding insect bites, prioritizing our health and safety will help us have a fun and memorable summer.
Apr 22, 2024, 16:59 PM ISTMalignant Melanoma: Know All About Deadly Form Of Skin Cancer That Duchess Of York Was Diagnosed With
64-year-old Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson had shared in January that she has malignant melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer. A doctor shares the symptoms, warning signs to watch out for and dos and don'ts.
Feb 07, 2024, 14:19 PM ISTMen More Likely To Develop ‘Melanoma’ Skin Cancer? Here’s What Study Claims
Risk factors contributing to this include more lifetime sun burns, tanning bed use, and being tanned.
Sep 06, 2023, 11:21 AM ISTEXCLUSIVE: Can gel manicures you are in love with cause skin cancer? Experts explain
Gel manicures are a rage and everyone seems to be in love with them. So it caused quite a stir when a study claimed that the chronic use of UV nail dryers used during a gel manicure can damage DNA and cause mutations in human cells, increasing the risk of skin cancer. Let's find out the truth behind these claims.
Jan 31, 2023, 11:10 AM ISTEating grapes may protect against sunburn, UV damage to skin
"Grapes may act as an edible sunscreen, offering an additional layer of protection in addition to topical sunscreen products," said lead researcher Craig Elmets from University of Alabama, Birmingham in the US. Analysis of skin biopsies showed that the grape diet was associated with decreased DNA damage, fewer deaths of skin cells, and a reduction in inflammatory markers that if left unchecked, together can impair skin function and can potentially lead to skin cancer.
Feb 08, 2021, 16:54 PM ISTBrazil president Bolsonaro says he has a possible skin cancer
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that he has possible skin cancer, after a medical visit where he had a mole removed from his ear.
Dec 12, 2019, 08:59 AM ISTFormer Australian cricketer Michael Clarke shares image following skin cancer removal procedure from forehead
The 38-year-old can be seen pushing his hair back revealing stitches between the eyebrows in the image, which was accompanied by a word of caution for youngsters.
Sep 08, 2019, 22:40 PM ISTHigh Vitamin A intake can lower skin cancer risk
Skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, is hard to prevent, but this study suggests that eating a healthy diet rich in Vitamin A, in addition to wearing sunscreen and reducing sun exposure, may be a way to reduce the risk.
Aug 01, 2019, 15:13 PM ISTNew therapy may help treat skin cancer: Scientists
Scientists identified a molecule called Diprovocim that can be added to a cancer vaccine to boost the immune system's ability to fight skin cancer.
Sep 07, 2018, 14:18 PM ISTCommon blood pressure drug tied to increased risk of skin cancer
Researchers find people who took hydrochlorothiazide for at least six years were 29 percent more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma.
Dec 25, 2017, 17:42 PM ISTNew hope for skin cancer in the form of arthritis drug?
Although only five percent of skin cancer cases involve melanoma, it causes the majority of deaths from the disease.
Dec 20, 2017, 18:00 PM ISTBlood test can predict skin cancer's return
The research studied blood samples taken after surgery from 161 patients with stage 2 and 3 melanoma.
Dec 06, 2017, 11:40 AM ISTCommon BP lowering drugs linked to skin cancer risk: Study
The researchers had previously demonstrated that hydrochlorothiazide can increase the risk of lip cancer.
Dec 05, 2017, 19:07 PM IST'Drastic' HIV decrease prompted by cancer drug in lung cancer patient
Some 37 million people worldwide have the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS.
Dec 03, 2017, 17:18 PM ISTWoman left with hole in chin after dismissing sign of cancer as blackhead
While the growth was removed successfully, Cummins was left with a hole on her chin that reqired 35 stitches.
Oct 05, 2017, 16:16 PM ISTTom Alter: A greater performer than Bollywood's dependable 'firang'
He was the most different American India has seen.
Sep 30, 2017, 17:43 PM ISTLeading Bengali film directors condole Tom Alter's death
Leading Bengali cine directors today condoled the death of veteran film and theatre actor Tom Alter, who passed away in Mumbai on Friday.
Sep 30, 2017, 15:19 PM ISTTom Alter's last rites performed, family and friends bid final adieu
.Alter was honoured with a Padma Shri by the government in 2008.
Sep 30, 2017, 14:47 PM ISTAn inspiration with a smile: Bollywood bids farewell to Tom Alter
An all-rounder with a heart of gold -- that's how Bollywood celebrities like Rishi Kapoor, Mahesh Bhatt and Anil Kapoor remembered veteran theatre and film personality Tom Alter, who passed away in Mumbai after losing his battle with skin cancer.
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