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Common blood pressure drug may raise skin cancer risk in older people

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health concern in Australia. More than one in three adults over 18 have this...

Why kidney disease can cause itchy skin and rashes

When people think about kidney disease, skin problems are not usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, for many who live with this...

Hairdressers and barbers could help spot early signs of skin cancer

A new study from the University of Portsmouth suggests that hairdressers and barbers could play an important role in spotting the early signs of...

Blood pressure medication linked to skin cancer risk in older people

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread health issue affecting over a third of Australian adults aged 18 and above. If...

4 ways to check your moles for skin cancer

When is a mole not just a mole? The question can be a concern for many people, especially during the summer months when we are...

Common blood pressure medicine may increase skin cancer risk

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common health problem in Australia. It affects more than one-third of adults aged 18 and older....

Common virus may help improve skin cancer treatment, Oxford study finds

A new study led by scientists at the University of Oxford has revealed something surprising: a common virus carried by more than half of...

New drug shows promise in fighting aggressive skin cancer

A medication once used to treat pinworms may hold new promise in the fight against a rare and deadly skin cancer, according to a...

New blood test may predict skin cancer’s return before it shows up on scans

Researchers have developed a blood test that may help doctors detect if melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer, is coming back—possibly months before...

Study shows a surprising link between Parkinson’s disease and skin cancer

A small protein known for its role in brain diseases like Parkinson’s may also play a surprising role in skin cancer, according to new...