The Truth About Tanning and Staying Safe in the Sun
The Truth About Tanning and Staying Safe in the Sun: Dr Tim Woodman, Medical Director for Cancer Services, Bupa UK Insurance, shares his advice. As the...
Tag: skin cancer
28% of UK adults are using sunbeds as skin cancer rates rise
New data released today by the charity Melanoma Focus has found that over a quarter (28%) of adults in the UK say they use sunbeds,...
The secret life of CD4+ T cells: from helpers to melanoma fighters
The secret life of CD4+ T cells: from helpers to melanoma fighters: Researchers have revealed unprecedented insights into CD4+ T cells, a type of immune...
Skin cancer diagnosis: Performance of AI explored
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used to diagnose skin cancer, but it cannot (yet) keep pace with the complex decision-making of doctors in practice....
Sunscreen cost increasing risk of skin cancer
Melanoma is a deadly, but largely preventable, form of skin cancer. Wearing sunscreen is one of the most effective ways to protect against it, but...
Cancer may lurk in ‘normal looking’ skin
Cancer may lurk in ‘normal looking’ skin: A University of Queensland study has found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged...
Melanoma: fewer cases among people taking vitamin D
Fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of vitamin D supplements than among non-users, a new study finds. People taking vitamin D supplements...
Sun tips for young children
Tips to protect your baby or child from the sun: Babies over six months old can enjoy a limited amount of sunlight, providing they have...
Most Brits can’t spot melanoma skin cancer
Most Brits can't spot the signs of melanoma skin cancer: New survey data shows only 20% of the UK public are confident that they can...
New skin microbiopsy device developed
UQ microbiopsy deal could change the way skin conditions are diagnosed: A skin microbiopsy device developed by researchers at The University of Queensland, that takes tissue...
