It is a known fact that the vulnerability of men towards skin cancer is more than women, although the reasons for this gender bias were unknown. New studies in this regard have brought to light that men are more prone to contracting this kind of cancer because the level of antioxidants in their bodies is Read more
Skin cancer is a common condition. It affects all races, but it is very widespread among Caucasians since they like to do sunbathing. If you are like the million of internet users who had searched for pictures of skin cancer, you will surely be scared and is going to search on ways to avoid that condition. This article, talks about the basics of skin cancer and some preventive techniques Read more
Every look conscious woman in this world tends to depend on Sunscreen creams and sunscreen lotions to prevent their skin from sun burns. But a recent study has claimed that use of sunscreen lotions and sunscreen creams although prevent skin from sun burns push the users to develop skin cancer. Researchers have claimed the same Read more
A latest scientific study has revealed that nearly 40 percent of cancers are caused by viruses. The study also has revealed that even brain tumors and leukemia can also be caused by viruses. The researchers have asserted hopefully that the result is yet to be proved by further tests and if the tests resulted positively Read more
Researchers have claimed to find out Three Flawed Genes responsible for increasing the risk of Skin Cancer by nearly 30 percent. Before the new report we knew that people, who have fairer skin, number of moles on the skin or blue eyes or have someone in their family, who had suffered from skin cancer before Read more
Latest research reveals that the biological agents used to provide relief from the aches of rheumatoid arthritis can be a cause for skin cancers. Previously, it has been known that inflammatory arthritis can enhance the risk of certain types of cancer, especially of the lung and lymphoma. Risks associated with breast and bowel cancers are Read more
Hand-held device can be use to inject a vaccine to a cancer patient. The vaccine shot in two places – in the arms and legs. Through the use of electricity, the device boosts the effectiveness of the vaccine by 100-fold. Right now, around four UK hospitals are using it against the most serious form of Read more
Patients who suffer from melanoma and doctors who treat melanoma patients now can now have a strong hope of treatment and recovery since the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the Vemurafenib drug. This drug is a BRAF Inhibitor. Melanoma, which is known to be the most aggressive forms of skin cancers, is also Read more
Various experts have stated that taller people may face a greater risk of cancer including the area of brain, breast, bowel and kidney. For keeping the link with that fact, a new study has formed little day earlier in which the researchers have found that each additional 4 inch or 10.2 cm of height increases Read more
A study by the Stanford University School of Medicine researchers shows that the risk of melanoma, which is critical type of skin cancer can be reduce half by. Women who are at a higher risk of suffering from this disease may improve their chances of melanoma risk by combing calcium with Vitamin D.
In every four out of the ten teenagers always think it is very good to lie in the sun for one to two hours without taking any protection, which is according to a poll. Also the survey related to the Teenage Cancer Trust also resulted that near about 15% of the young people always think Read more
Two drugs found to be effective Recent research has been successful in finding two new drugs that helps to prolong the lives of patients detected with melanoma. One of the drugs attacks the genetic mutation that increases the growth of the tumor. The other drug improves the body’s immune system to find against the skin Read more