New evidence that common blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found hydrochlorothiazide—one of the most prescribed high blood pressure drugs in Australia—has shown links to increased risks of developing...
Why obesity is so common in people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found a hormone that connects the body's metabolism and immune response system may explain why COVID-19 is so dangerous...
What to wear to prevent skin cancer this summer, according to science
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and nearly 20 Americans die from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, every...
How to prevent skin cancer this summer
Summer is here, and while we all want to enjoy the outdoors, it is important to take measures to protect our skin from exposure...
Common arthritis drug linked to higher skin cancer risk
Methotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it’s been used to treat a range of diseases.
Today it...
This common arthritis drug may increase skin cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found a common drug for rheumatoid arthritis, methotrexate, could increase risks for skin cancer, gastrointestinal, infectious, lung, and blood...
Scientists now have new guidelines to treat dangerous skin tumor
It starts as a yellow or shiny bump on the eyelids, face or body that grows and doesn't go away, unlike a pimple.
The bump...
This simple blood test could detect skin cancer in eyes
In a new study, researchers found that a simple blood test could soon become the latest monitoring tool for the early detection of melanoma...
Vitamin D may benefit people with skin cancer
In a new study, researchers found that vitamin D influences the behavior of melanoma cells in the lab by making them less aggressive.
They discovered...
Some skin cancer may start from hair
In a new study, researchers found that some of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair,...