Fatty acids could aid cancer prevention and treatment
10 AUG 2013 Omega-3 fatty acids, contained in oily fish such as salmon and trout, selectively inhibit growth and induce cell death in early and late-stage oral and skin cancers,…
Naturally-occurring substance proves effective against deadly skin cancer in laboratory tests
22 Apr 2013 For the first time, scientists have demonstrated the mechanism of action of gossypin, a naturally-occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables, as a treatment for melanoma, which…
Silibinin, found in milk thistle, protects against UV-induced skin cancer
By Garth Sundem in In the Lab · January 30, 2013 · Rajesh Agarwal, PhD, shows that silibinin, found in milk thistle, protects against UVB damage and kills cells damaged…
Having eczema may reduce your risk of skin cancer
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 5-May-2014 Eczema caused by defects in the skin could reduce the risk of developing skin cancer, according to new research by King's College London. The immune response…
Lower Antioxidant Level Might Explain Higher Skin-Cancer Rate In Males
23 Nov- 2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Men are three times more likely than women to develop a common form of skin cancer but medical science doesn’t know why. A new…
Suggested link between radon and skin cancer
Public release date: 14-Nov-2011 A new study published this week suggests that a link may exist between radon exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer Researchers from the European Centre for Environment…
Calcium plus vitamin D may reduce melanoma risks in some women, Stanford study finds
Public release date: 27-Jun-2011 STANFORD, Calif. — A combination of calcium and vitamin D may cut the chance of melanoma in half for some women at high risk of…
Here comes the sun to lower your blood pressure
- shows that sunlight alters levels of the small messenger molecule, nitric oxide (NO) in the skin and blood, reducing blood pressure - suggest that minimising exposure may be disadvantageous…
Is sun exposure a major cause of melanoma? ” 75% of cases occurs on relatively unexposed sites “
Public release date: 22-Jul-2008 We are continuously bombarded with messages about the dangers of too much sun and the increased risk of melanoma (the less common and deadliest form…
More sun exposure may be good for some people
Public release date: 7-Jan-2008 UPTON, NY - A new study by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and colleagues in Norway suggests that the benefits…
Caffeine and exercise can team up to prevent skin cancer
Public release date: 30-Jul-2007 A potential dynamic duo that may help avert sun-induced skin cancer New Brunswick, N.J. -- Regular exercise and little or no caffeine has become a popular…
Green tea holds promise as new treatment for inflammatory skin diseases
Green tea could hold promise as a new treatment for skin disorders such as psoriasis and dandruff, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. Researchers studied an animal model for…
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