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Melanoma risk higher in Parkinson's patients Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with Parkinson's disease face an increased risk of the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research confirms. … Study links Parkinson's disease, skin cancerPress TV Parkinson's patients' skin testedPharmacy Europe Parkinson's disease linked to increased melanoma riskHemOncToday all 27 news articles »

Florida bill would curb kids’ tanning-salon use - Orlando Sentinel

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Florida bill would curb kids' tanning-salon use Orlando Sentinel It turned out that she and her sister had skin cancer. "It was kind of an addicting habit. It was enjoyable to lay out; the warmth of the sun made me feel … and more »

No safe way to get a tan: cancer society - Toronto Sun

No safe way to get a tan: cancer society Toronto Sun The society says skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and it's also one of the most preventable. The Kentucky-based International Smart Tan Network … Tanning beds should be regulatedNew Haven Register (subscription) No Tan is a Safe TanCanada NewsWire (press release) Maryland Legislation Introduced to Prohibit Indoor Tanning for MinorsPR Newswire (press release) Oklahoma Daily -WJZ -WTOP all 28 news articles »

March 9, 2010 (Miami Beach, Fla.) — While some researchers suggest the rising rate melanoma may simply reflect a change in how doctors diagnose melanoma and the increased availability of skin cancer screenings, a leading dermatologist says the Read on

Brittny Gastineau’s mother Lisa is currently battling skin cancer. Hollyscoop.com talked with Brittny on Wednesday at the Silver Spoon Oscar Suite benefiting The Red Cross where she was promoting her new jewelry line Tres Glam, and heard the sad news Read on

( PEOPLE.com ) — After a skin cancer operation in October that left her feeling ugly and scarred, reality star Lisa Gastineau has just completed reconstructive nasal surgery — and is ready to put the whole ordeal behind her. “I’m grateful to have Read on

WASHINGTON - Researchers at Henry Ford and Wayne State University has explained a link between Vitamin D levels and basal cell carcinoma, a discovery which could lead scientists to better understand the development of the most common form of skin Read on

Spray Tan For Life is celebrating its 5-year anniversary by committing to donate 5% of all 2010 profits to The Skin Cancer Foundation, the only global non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to eradicating the world’s most common cancer, skin Read on

( PEOPLE.com ) — After a skin cancer operation in October that left her feeling ugly and scarred, reality star Lisa Gastineau has just completed reconstructive nasal surgery — and is ready to put the whole ordeal behind her. “I’m grateful to have Read on

March 8 (Reuters) - ImmunoGen Inc ( IMGN.O ) said its experimental skin cancer drug received orphan drug designation from U.S. and European health regulators, sending its shares up 5 percent in after-market trade. ImmunoGen is developing IMGN901 Read on

(RTTNews) - Monday, ImmunoGen, Inc. (IMGN: News ), a biotechnology company, said the US Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation to its IMGN901 compound when used for the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma, a kind of skin Read on

WASHINGTON - The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and celecoxib offer no protection against a common skin cancer, according to a new study. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce pain and Read on

Hydrogen peroxide has long been known to damage cells and their DNA, but scientists have recently uncovered evidence that points to a more beneficial role: it appears to act as a signaling molecule in a critical cell pathway that stimulates growth Read on

By the time doctors finally saw the skin cancer 18 months later, it required extensive reconstruction surgery and months of cancer treatment. Maine’s doctors say Nelson should have ensured she was referred on, saying that it is what you would expect Read on

Another significant conclusion drawn from the research was the fact that peroxide levels were abnormally high in the case of skin-cancer cells. Oncologists believe that overactive EGFR may be responsible for the condition, and support this by showing Read on

Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton and was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a life-threatening form of skin cancer favour after a trial that stretched between July and October of 2009. Rashid, who was a salaried employee at Western Read on

A Scottish research student has put forward a theory on why so many of her countrymen have ginger hair. Emily Pritchard, inspired by her own sister’s red hair, presented a non-scientific but plausible theory on how the uncommon pigment came to occur Read on

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart: Can they help lower skin cancer? Entertainment and Showbiz! This can, significantly, help the people curb their chances of contracting skin cancer. Dr. Raj Mallipeddi explains, “People have to want to resemble the … and more »

Stop Lying to Yourself About Tanning - The Quad News

Stop Lying to Yourself About Tanning The Quad News When your skin is involved, that illness could be melanoma: the deadliest type of skin cancer. “I'm doing it so I don't burn while I'm in Florida for spring … and more »

Obama’s 2010 physical: test details, medical report - Chicago Sun-Times (blog)

Obama's 2010 physical: test details, medical report Chicago Sun-Times (blog) The McCain campaign last week allowed a select group of reporters to study McCain's more complex medical history, complicated because of his skin cancer and … and more »