- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 19th, 2015
Count the Moles on Your Arm to Predict Skin Cancer Risk
More than 11 moles on one arm mean a higher risk of melanoma
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 3rd, 2015
Women Are Staring at the Sun Hoping to Lose Weight
Photosynthesis isn't just for plants anymore
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 27th, 2015
Herpes Successfully Used to Treat Skin Cancer
A herpes-based cancer drug could become available in 2016
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 9th, 2015
Cutting-Edge Space Technology Could Help Diagnose Skin Cancer
Scientists want to use high-tech camera developed to monitor vegetation from space to identify changes in skin cells
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 21st, 2015
Coffee Keeps People Safe from Skin Cancer, Evidence Indicates
Study finds people who drink four or more cups of coffee on a daily basis are less likely to develop malignant melanoma
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 5th, 2014
US Food and Drug Administration OKs New Skin Cancer Drug
The drug, dubbed Keytruda, is designed to treat advanced melanoma
- Developing Projects
- By Bogdan Popa
- July 15th, 2014
Microsoft's Smartwatch Will Help Protect Against Skin Cancer – Report
The company is planning to install a UV sensor on its smartwatch
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 8th, 2014
Justin Bieber's Bangs Could Revolutionize Cancer Awareness
Doctors plan to use the singer's hairstyle to educate teens about skin cancer
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 23rd, 2014
Tanning Beds Increase Skin Cancer Risk, Researchers Say
Other indoor tanning devices also up cancer risk, evidence indicates
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2014
It Is Possible to Become Addicted to Sunbathing, Researchers Say
Study finds chronic exposure to UV radiation triggers the release of endorphines
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 6th, 2014
Eczema Linked to Lower Skin Cancer Risk in New Study
Evidence suggests some forms of eczema make people less vulnerable to skin cancer
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 27th, 2014
Black Skin May Be Evolutionary Adaptation Against Skin Cancer
New evidence overturns arguments on why this was not possible
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 6th, 2014
Lymph Node Analysis Reveals Future Cancer Progression
Scientists figure out how to predict the evolution of melanoma
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 13th, 2013
Compound in Red Wine, Grapes Could Help Treat Melanoma
Resveratrol appears to make some tumor cells more susceptible to radiation treatment
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 30th, 2013
Scientists Announce Discovery of Cure for Aggressive Skin Cancer
Combination of two drugs is surprisingly effective in treating melanoma, researchers say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 23rd, 2013
Sunbathing Reduces Hear Attack, Premature Death Risks
Exposure to sunlight also keeps bones healthy, researchers say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 10th, 2013
Broccoli-Based Sunscreen Could One Day Hit Supermarket Shelves
Compound in broccoli could protect against skin cancer, researchers say