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Common blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk

In Australia, high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects over one-third of adults. If not treated properly, it can lead to serious health...

Sun advice from a skin cancer researcher and physician

There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers. Still, I see in both my medical practice...

Popular blood pressure drug linked to skin cancer risk

In Australia, high blood pressure is a common health problem. More than one in three adults over the age of 18 live with this...

From raw garlic cloves to cayenne pepper: Why ‘natural’ DIY skincare can leave you...

Scrolling through social media, it's hard to miss influencers raiding the pantry for "natural" beauty fixes: baking-soda scrubs, garlic spot sticks, cayenne masks that...

Study finds new way to treat skin cancer

A global team of scientists has found a new and surprising way to treat cancer—by giving cancer cells nutrients that reactivate their normal functions...

Blood pressure drug linked to skin cancer risk in older people

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects more than one in three adults in Australia aged 18 and over. If left untreated, it can...

Maintaining vitamin D levels may boost immunotherapy response in skin cancer patients

New research suggests that keeping vitamin D levels in a healthy range may help patients with advanced skin cancer respond better to immunotherapy. The study,...

TikTok skin-care trends may be damaging teens’ skin for life, study warns

Scrolling through TikTok, it's easy to find videos of teens showing off their daily skin-care routines, often beginning with a cheerful “Get ready with...

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...