Handheld device may simplify skin cancer diagnosis
The device is a “gun” that 10 different wavelengths of light to capture images of suspect pigmented skin lesions under the skin.
The device is a “gun” that 10 different wavelengths of light to capture images of suspect pigmented skin lesions under the skin.
From treating acne to polishing the furniture, experts say this common household item could be even more useful than people realize.
Irish researchers have received a grant from the European Union to study the possible link between nanoparticles found in sunscreen to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Regulators from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) say that ads for the acne drug Aczone “grossly overstates” the drug’s effectiveness.
Natural remedies such as St. John’s wort and fish oil can cause harm if taken in the wrong doses or in conjunction with other drugs, experts say.
A new study has debunked earlier research that linked antioxidants such as vitamins C and E to an increased risk of the deadly skin cancer melanoma.
According to new research, the oil found naturally on skin can “trap” large amounts of indoor ozone and then release it in a chemical form that is irritating to both the skin and the lungs.
A new Web site called Patient Central is trying to help people choose their doctor by giving patients surveys about their experiences with physicians and then posting the results.
One place that people often miss when applying sunscreen is the feet, which experts say are susceptible to skin cancer.
A new study published in the journal Cancer Research has found that cancer death rates are declining, particularly among young people.