Skin Cancer

5 things you need to know about this common skin cancer

5 things you need to know about this common skin cancer

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer which usually occurs on the parts of the body that have been overexposed to the sun. The primary...
People surviving these three cancers need to protect their brain carefully

People surviving these three cancers need to protect their brain carefully

In a new study, researchers found that older people who survive breast cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma (skin cancer) may have a higher risk...
10 common myths about skin cancer everyone should know

10 common myths about skin cancer everyone should know

As the weather becomes warmer, you may increase your outdoor activity. This is good for health if you protect your skin carefully. According to the American...
These 7 things may increase breast cancer risk

These 7 things may increase breast cancer risk

Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. It is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S. after skin cancer. Many risk...
Common high blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk

Common high blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk

In a recent study, researchers found that one common drug for treating high blood pressure is linked to skin cancer. They found that the blood...

Why this common blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk

In a recent study, Danish researchers found that one of the most common drugs for high blood pressure is linked to increased risk of...
New drug combo may stop aggressive skin cancer

New drug combo may stop aggressive skin cancer

In a new study, researchers found a new drug combo could stop the progression of a particularly aggressive melanoma. The research was conducted by a...

Smoking may harm the body’s ability to fight skin cancer

In a new study, researchers found melanoma patients with a history of smoking cigarettes are 40% less likely to survive their skin cancer than...

Why common blood pressure drug may raise skin cancer risk

Hydrochlorothiazide is one of the most commonly used medicines to reduce blood pressure in the US, where over ten million people use the drug...

This health condition could mean 600% higher risk of skin cancer

Recently, researchers found that people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have a 600% higher risk of melanoma. The study was conducted by a team from...