One in three nonmelanoma skin cancer deaths linked to working outdoors, says WHO-ILO report
Nov 09, 2023, at 06:01 pm
Nearly one in every three deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancer is caused by working under the sun, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Jun 14, 2023, at 05:40 am
The Dutch government has taken decisive action by implementing a groundbreaking program that provides free sun protection to all its citizens.
Safe in the sun? UN launches new app to help beat skin cancer
Jun 22, 2022, at 09:16 pm
New Delhi: Scientific evidence shows that overexposure to UV radiation is the major cause of skin cancer. To help people protect themselves adequately, a consortium of UN agencies on Tuesday, launched an innovative new App that can help anyone, anywhere, determine the safe amount of time to stay outdoors, soaking up the rays.
Gay and bisexual men have higher rate of skin cancer: Study
Feb 14, 2020, at 05:31 pm
Boston/IBNS: In the largest study of skin cancer rates among gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals, investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital report important differences in skin cancer prevalence among sexual minorities.
Skin cancer diagnosis apps are unreliable and poorly regulated: Study
Feb 10, 2020, at 04:40 pm
London/IBNS: Smartphone apps used as ‘early warning systems’ for skin cancer are poorly regulated and frequently cannot be relied upon to produce accurate results, according to new analysis by experts at the University of Birmingham.
Smoking habit may limit body’s ability to fight dangerous form of skin cancer: Study warns
Feb 20, 2019, at 09:08 am
London, Feb 20 (IBNS): Melanoma patients with a history of smoking cigarettes are 40 per cent less likely to survive their skin cancer than people who have never smoked, according to a new report funded by Cancer Research UK.
Arthritis drug could help treat advanced skin cancer, says study
Dec 22, 2017, at 09:33 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Treatment for the most deadly form of skin cancer could be more effective if combined with a well-known drug for rheumatoid arthritis, new research has shown.
Diet rich in tomatoes cuts skin cancer in half in mice, says study
Jul 15, 2017, at 01:01 am
New York, July 14 (IBNS): Daily tomato consumption appeared to cut the development of skin cancer tumors by half in a mouse study at The Ohio State University.