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Blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk

In Australia, high blood pressure, or hypertension, affects over a third of adults aged 18 and above. Left untreated, it can lead to severe...

Scientists uncover a key link in skin cancer growth and spread

Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, develops from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. One major cause of melanoma is too much ultraviolet (UV) light exposure,...

Scientists develop tiny electric patch to fight skin infections without drugs

Researchers have discovered a new way to fight harmful bacteria on the skin using tiny electric currents, which could lead to drug-free treatments for...

TikTok ‘sunburning’ hack won’t heal your acne—but it may put you at risk of...

Social media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously worrying. Some content creators...

This blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk

In Australia, high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread condition that affects more than a third of adults over the age of 18....

Why sunscreen is your best defense against skin cancer

Sunscreen has recently come under fire on social media, with influencers claiming it’s more harmful than helpful. Timothy Caulfield, a health expert, strongly disagrees with...

The latest anti-aging trend is massaging the skin’s fascia—here’s what you need to know

One of the few certainties in life is the wrinkling of our skin. The "anti-aging" industry was worth almost £56 billion globally in 2023 —and...

Aspirin hydrogel can help heal radiation-induced skin injuries

Radiation therapy is a vital treatment for many cancer patients, but it often comes with a significant downside: skin damage. Prolonged exposure to radiation can...

Scaly skin: what you need know about psoriasis

Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin disease. Patches of skin become scaly and inflamed. Psoriasis usually affects the scalp, elbows, and knees. But it can also...

Promising cancer detection blood test may not be so effective

A new blood test called Galleri, which claims to detect over 50 types of cancer, is under scrutiny. The NHS has been testing Galleri on...