No family link seen between Parkinson’s, melanoma
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Research has suggested that families affected by melanoma skin cancer may also have a higher-than-average rate of Parkinson’s disease — but a large new study found no evidence of such a link. This doesn’t mean no genetic link exists, the authors of […]
U.S. Teens Face Growing Risk Of Deadly Skin Cancer
Leading dermatologist dispels myths, says teens need better protection to avoid cancer. Of the approximately 1.3 million Americans who will learn they have melanomas or other skin cancers this year a growing percentage will be young people. According to the American Cancer Society, melanoma is now the most common cancer among Americans aged 25 to […]
MYTHS ABOUT MAKEUP AND SUN PROTECTION
Dr. Joshua Fox and Dr. Valerie Goldburt on misconceptions about cosmetics and sun protection We all agree on sunscreen for a day at the beach. But do we need it for a day at the office? Few women want a glazed sheen when they head to work, but sun protection is still essential. UV rays […]