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Gel manicure dangers

14 Feb 2023

Can gel manicures you are in love with cause skin cancer? Experts explain

Nails applied with gel polish are dried under UV lamps While they are long-lasting, health concerns have been raised about the danger of exposing skin to UV rays A recent study found some disturbing results, but researchers say more studies are needed

Protection from UV rays

08 Feb 2021

Eating grapes may protect against sunburn, UV damage to skin

Grapes may act as an edible sunscreen. Polyphenols, which are present in grapes can protect against sunburn and UV rays. An estimated 90 per cent of skin ageing is caused by the sun. Most skin cancer cases are associated with exposure to UV radiation from the Sun.

12 Dec 2019

Brazil president Bolsonaro says he has a possible skin cancer

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that he has possible skin cancer, after a medical visit where he had a mole removed from his ear.

08 Sep 2019

Clarke shares image following skin cancer removal procedure from forehead

The 38-year-old can be seen pushing his hair back revealing stitches between the eyebrows in the image, which was accompanied by a word of caution for youngsters.

01 Aug 2019

High Vitamin A intake can lower skin cancer risk

Skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, is hard to prevent, but this study suggests that eating a healthy diet rich in Vitamin A, in addition to wearing sunscreen and reducing sun exposure, may be a way to reduce the risk.

07 Sep 2018

New therapy may help treat skin cancer: Scientists

Scientists identified a molecule called Diprovocim that can be added to a cancer vaccine to boost the immune system's ability to fight skin cancer.

25 Dec 2017

Common blood pressure drug tied to increased risk of skin cancer

Researchers find people who took hydrochlorothiazide for at least six years were 29 percent more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma.

20 Dec 2017

New hope for skin cancer in the form of arthritis drug?

Although only five percent of skin cancer cases involve melanoma, it causes the majority of deaths from the disease.

06 Dec 2017

Blood test can predict skin cancer's return

The research studied blood samples taken after surgery from 161 patients with stage 2 and 3 melanoma.

05 Dec 2017

Common BP lowering drugs linked to skin cancer risk: Study

The researchers had previously demonstrated that hydrochlorothiazide can increase the risk of lip cancer.

03 Dec 2017

'Drastic' HIV decrease prompted by cancer drug in lung cancer patient

Some 37 million people worldwide have the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS.

05 Oct 2017

Woman left with hole in chin after dismissing sign of cancer as blackhead

While the growth was removed successfully, Cummins was left with a hole on her chin that reqired 35 stitches.

30 Sep 2017

Tom Alter: A greater performer than Bollywood's dependable 'firang'

30 Sep 2017

Leading Bengali film directors condole Tom Alter's death

Leading Bengali cine directors today condoled the death of veteran film and theatre actor Tom Alter, who passed away in Mumbai on Friday.

30 Sep 2017

Tom Alter's last rites performed, family and friends bid final adieu

.Alter was honoured with a Padma Shri by the government in 2008.

30 Sep 2017

An inspiration with a smile: Bollywood bids farewell to Tom Alter

An all-rounder with a heart of gold -- that's how Bollywood celebrities like Rishi Kapoor, Mahesh Bhatt and Anil Kapoor remembered veteran theatre and film personality Tom Alter, who passed away in Mumbai after losing his battle with skin cancer.

30 Sep 2017

PM Narendra Modi expresses grief on Tom Alter's death

Veteran actor Tom Alter succumbed to skin cancer and breathed his last on September 29 night. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief on his death.

30 Sep 2017

Tom Alter's death creates a void, condolence messages throng Twitter

The legendary actor Tom Alter succumbed to cancer and passed away at 67. He was reportedly diagnosed with skin cancer last year and was treated for the same but earlier this month he suffered a relapse and was admitted in Saifee hospital.

11 Sep 2017

New treatment halts melanoma in its tracks: Study

Researchers from the Melanoma Institute Australia conducted two international clinical trials.

11 Sep 2017

Veteran actor Tom Alter diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma – Know what it is

Tom has been admitted to Mumbai's Saifee hospital and is currently under treatment.

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