A new report from a UK-based consumer protection watchdog reveals that 'once-a-day sunscreen’ all-day protection claims by top sunscreen brands are misleading. The results of the study show that Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of sunscreen products significantly drop without reapplication.
Scientists recently discovered what they call as ‘sunscreen gene’ with the ability to repair damages caused by UV rays- the primary cause of skin cancer. While the research requires further studies, the scientists hope that a drug could be someday be created to trigger the UV repair function of the so-called sunscreen genes based on their findings.
May is the National Skin Cancer Awareness Month with May 2 designated as ‘Melanoma Monday’. An estimated one in every five Americans are in danger of developing malignant melanoma responsible for 75% of all cancer deaths in the US.
Miami Heat Assistant Coach Keith Smart remains upbeat in going back to his regular coaching duties as he battles rare form of skin cancer. Meanwhile, Heat guard Dwayne Wade is likely to skip a few more games this season after suffering from a neck and back soreness as a result of an injury.
A new study involving more than 100,000 people established a link between melanoma risk and orange juice, grapefruit consumption.
Non-mole cancers are equally common and aggressive.
Inactivated virus causes skin cancer cells to burst without harming healthy cells, clinical trials have shown.
The debate over sunless tanning is creating problems, but some experts feel that it is dangerous for the skin.
A recent survey said that a lot of Britons are still unaware in tracking down symptoms of skin cancer.
Surveys show that most people are unaware of the effect of the sun and do not protect their skin from cancer.
A scientific study shows that ultraviolet radiation during peak sunlight years could lead to infant mortality.
09 Aug '24 16:35PM
