Melanoma survivors at higher risk of other cancers
Melanoma survivors are at increased risk of other cancers as well as the return of their skin cancers, according to a new...
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Genital cutting not tied to childbirth complication
The practice of female genital cutting may not raise the risk of a severe childbirth complication common in the developing...
Circumcision may not cut HIV spread among gay men
Although studies in Africa have shown that circumcision can lower the spread of HIV among heterosexuals, it may not do much...
Melanoma risk higher in Parkinson's patients
People with Parkinson's disease face an increased risk of the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research confirms. Exams...
Sunscreen with high SPF needed at high altitudes
Golfers playing in Vail, Colorado, at 2500 meters (roughly 8200 feet) above sea level, got significantly more burn protection...
Mom's diet may alter infant's allergies
Eating lots of vegetables and fruits during pregnancy may lower the chance of having a baby with certain allergies, hint...
Perfect sunbed tan could cost you, EU warns
You may need a sunbed to get that especially fine tan over this long winter, but the EU warned on Friday that some tanning...
Circumcising babies could help Africa AIDS fight
Circumcising newborn boys to stop them from becoming infected with the AIDS virus in later life is more cost-effective than...
Severe form of psoriasis ups heart disease risk
People with severe forms of the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis are more likely to die of heart-related causes and stroke...
Britain backs ban on tanning beds for under-18s
The British government backed a call on Wednesday for under-18s to be banned from using sunbeds in tanning salons because...
Itchy skin can be psychologically stressful
Chronically itchy skin can take not only a physical toll but a psychological one as well, a new study suggests. Research...
Melanoma still diagnosed later in minorities
Melanoma skin cancer is becoming more common among Hispanics and whites, a new study suggests. The research also shows that...
Face looking old? Don't blame your genes
Don't blame genes for aging facial skin. A new study of twins suggests you can blame those coarse wrinkles, brown or pink...
Acupuncture may ease the itch of eczema
An acupuncture session may bring some itch relief to people with the allergic skin condition known as atopic eczema, a preliminary...
Sex equally satisfying with circumcised men: study
Women find sex just as pleasurable with circumcised men as with men who are uncircumcised, a new study suggests. Some experts...
Experts uncover genes that may be linked to leprosy
Genes may explain why some people are more susceptible than others to leprosy, an extensive study in China published in the...
Genetic gift from mom, genetic burden from dad
Will a gene bring healthful blessings or the curse of disease? It may depend on whether it is inherited from mom or dad,...
Diabetic foot ulcers tied to earlier death
Among people with diabetes, those who develop foot ulcers seem to die earlier than those without the complication, a new...
French scientists create skin fast from stem cells
French scientists have found a way to create human skin rapidly from stem cells, a discovery that could save the lives of...
Antioxidants could help preserve muscle strength
In a study in older adults, dietary intake of vitamins C and E was linked with muscle strength, leading the researchers to...
Texting helps people get sun-smart
Texting people to remind them to wear sunscreen daily actually works, research shows. People who got text messages each morning...
Psoriatic arthritis common in people with psoriasis
As many as 14 percent of people with psoriasis may also have psoriatic arthritis, research shows. Psoriatic arthritis is...
REFILE: Certain antibiotics may up birth defect risk
Some of the antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections during pregnancy may increase the risk of several birth defects...
Certain antibiotics may up birth defect risk
Some of the antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections during pregnancy may increase the risk of several birth defects...
Size matters when it comes to AIDS defense: study
Men with larger foreskins are more likely to become infected with the AIDS virus, researchers said on Wednesday in a finding...
Jury's out on best way to clean dentures
For sparkling-clean dentures, brushing may be best, the authors of a new review of the medical literature say. But because...
Program eases trauma of chemotherapy side effects
When Michele VonGerichten started chemotherapy to treat her breast cancer, one of her big worries was that her newly bald...
Probiotics may reduce skin condition in some kids
Treating pregnant mothers, and then their infants, with select strains of probiotics -- bacteria present naturally in the...
Skin cancer can be inherited, two new studies say
Want to reduce your risk of skin cancer? Wear sun screen, of course. But two new studies suggest that choosing your relatives...
Antioxidants tied to lower risk of preterm birth
Pregnant women who eat plenty of red- and orange-hued fruits and vegetables may have lower odds of giving birth prematurely,...
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