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Lichens to help produce next-gen sunscreens

Shivangi Keprate — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:30:28 +0000

Tapping the UV blocking and antioxidant quality of lichens, scientists have found a way out for making effective sunscreen lotions. Harmful effect of UV rays is known to all but commercial sunscreens available in the market are not efficient enough...

Affluent classes more vulnerable to skin cancer

Ravneet — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:15:24 +0000

If you are wealthy, this piece is for you. A recent study has revealed that wealthier people are more than twice vulnerable to the deadliest form of skin cancer, than those financially lesser lucky. The study conducted by Queen’s...

Sun exposure in childhood may lead to skin cancer later in life

Ravneet — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:16:04 +0000

All of us are aware of deadly skin cancer. But, a new study has urged parents to shade their kids from harmful UV rays. The warning comes as a result of a study that has found strong evidence that overall sun exposure in childhood results in...

Moderately drinking women may suffer from breast cancer

Maynard — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:34:50 +0000

Everything we eat, do and think about has an impact on our health. As we look for ways to fight a wide range of diseases, the American Association for Cancer Research 2008 Annual Meeting suggested that continuous engaging in bad habits like...

Just give a minute to your toenails to have protection from melanoma

Kalpana Tripathi — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:34:40 +0000

When anyone of you people clean and cut your toenails than try to have a sharp look at your feet at least for a minute that would really prevent you from dieing. According to doctors regular checkup of your foot is required if you really want...

Sunscreen not the 'frontline defense' against skin cancer

Irani — Sat, 12 May 2007 07:48:24 +0000

Stop trusting those sunscreens shelved at mostly all market stores. They are not the ‘front line’ defenses for you against harmful rays that can risk skin cancer. Experts advice you to either wear sun-blocking clothing or stay out of...

p53 tans skin and fights skin cancer

Soumi — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:14:11 +0000

Skin cancer is the most common type of human cancer today, and it is increasing at an astounding rate. Thus it is a sign of relief that the Researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, at Harvard University in Massachusetts in the journal...

Men with breast cancer are more likely to have second cancer

Anupam Agnihotri — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:15:00 +0000

Men with breast cancer are more likely to have second cancer among which susceptibility to breast, stomach and skin cancer is comparatively higher. Moreover, the earlier man develops cancer, the higher his risk of clinging to...

Don't kill your skin with skin bleachers

Anupam Agnihotri — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:22:15 +0000

Hanker after healthy skin not after fair skin. Dr. Clive Anderson, consultant dermatologist and venereologist at Nuttall Medical Centre, Jamaica, has hurled this message. Actually, in the recent years, skin bleaching has emerged as a fashion...

Tips to keep skin cancer at bay!

Anupam Agnihotri — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 05:26:44 +0000

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that grows out comparatively faster than other forms of cancer. Perhaps, this is the reason why Melanoma is growing round the world rapidly. However, here are some important tips that you can bring in use in...