Grapes could protect your skin from sun damage
In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found that grapes may help protect against damage to the skin caused by...
Vitamin D deficiency may reduce survival in skin cancer
In a study from the Hospital University Son Espases, scientists found that vitamin D levels affect overall survival for melanoma (skin cancer) patients.
They discovered...
Scientists identify key mechanism controlling skin regeneration
It’s sunburn season.
Many of us have experienced the pain and peeling that comes from unprotected time in the sun, but we may not focus...
Smoking could cause this chronic skin disease
Scientists from Hangzhou Medical College found smoking, but not alcohol consumption is causally associated with psoriasis.
The research is published in the British Journal of Dermatology...
Sunscreen is still a smart way to protect your skin
Summer has arrived and with it so have dreams of beach vacations, trips to the waterpark and outdoor activities.
After months of winter's colder temperatures,...
Eating fish is linked to higher risk of skin cancer
Scientists from Brown University found that eating higher levels of fish, including tuna and non-fried fish, appears to be associated with a greater risk...
Your skin can be damaged by exposure to thirdhand smoke
Scientists from the University of California Riverside found that dermal exposure to nicotine concentrations found in thirdhand smoke, or THS, and electronic cigarette spills...
Over 7 million Europeans may have skin cancer
Scientists from the University Hospital of La Timone found that 1.71% of the adult European general population reported having skin cancer, meaning some 7,304,000...
Skin cancer in people of color: What to know
Dark skin does provide some protection against the sun's ultraviolet rays, but it's a myth that people with dark skin tones are immune to...
How to prevent skin cancer effectively
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer.
The main types of skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
Melanoma is...