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Genes linked with problem solving powers were associated with the process by which neurons carry signals in the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Genes linked with sunburn, skin cancer risk

Eight of the genes had been associated with skin cancer in previous research.

8 May 2018 9:11 PM IST

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Lifestyle-related cancers have increased over past decade

4 Jun 2018 12:55 PM IST

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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients at higher risk of melanoma

Here is what a new study has found.

10 Aug 2018 11:30 AM IST

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Scientists cure skin melanoma of mice in trial, train body to stop...

Treatment works as immunotherapy, using immune system to fight tumour, and also trains body to be able to destroy cancer...

12 Sept 2018 7:21 PM IST

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Sanofi, Regeneron skin cancer drug gets FDA approval

Drug, Libtayo, is used to treat a rare form of skin cancer, in patients whose condition has not improved following...

29 Sept 2018 12:20 PM IST

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How vitamin therapy may prevent deadly skin cancer

Researchers find that nicotinamide helps reduce or reverse DNA damage inflammation, and immunosuppression caused by...

11 Aug 2017 2:08 PM IST

Any type of alcoholic beverage consumption raises the likelihood of developing two forms of cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Daily alcohol intake ups risk of skin cancer

According to experts ethanol metabolism plays major role in alcohol carcinogenesis and increases risk of cancer by 11...

9 Aug 2017 10:49 AM IST

Previous human clinical trials have also suggested that eating tomato paste over time can dampen sunburns (Photo: Pixabay)

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Eating tomatoes linked to lowering skin cancer in men

Researchers say dietary carotenoids, pigmenting compounds that give tomatoes their color, may protect skin against UV...

14 July 2017 8:27 AM IST

Villagers show their hands after drinking arsenic contaminated groundwater.

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Reclaiming water in the arsenic zone

At Madhusudan Kati, the Sulabh Drinking Water project converts pond water into safe drinking water and is sold at 50...

2 May 2017 1:40 AM IST

$The \ground breaking\ liquid biopsy blood test promises to speed up the diagnosis of melanoma, ensuring patients get the personalised treatment they need sooner. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Now 'liquid biopsy' test quickly cures skin cancer

Diagnosis of melanoma often requires a complex and invasive surgical biopsy that can take weeks before answers are...

18 Nov 2016 1:29 PM IST

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Tailor-made cancer 'vaccine' proves safe: Trial results

Recent advances in technology have made it possible to create a therapy that is suited to target an individual's tumour.

6 July 2017 2:52 PM IST

The study found a clear connection between the use of hypertension medicine and the chance of developing skin cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Now, deadly skin cancer may be treated by Arthritis drug, says study

If caught early, melanoma is treatable, but once the cancer has metastasised or spread, then treatment becomes more...

21 Dec 2017 8:05 AM IST