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Caffeine May Offer Some Skin Cancer Protection
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) — Past studies have suggested that caffeine might offer some protection from skin cancer, and new research may explain why. “We have found what we believe to be the mechanism by which caffeine is associated with decreased skin cancer,” said lead researcher Dr.… continue reading
Vegetable-based drug could inhibit melanoma
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Penn State Gavin Robertson, Ph.D.
Hershey, Pa. — Compounds extracted from green vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage could be a potent drug against melanoma, according to cancer researchers. Tests on mice suggest that these compounds, when combined with selenium, target tumors more safely and effectively than conventional therapy.… continue reading
Innovative Health Product Company Launches Luxury Sunscreen Free of Harmful Chemicals
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
(MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — A.I. Specialty Healthcare Ltd., an innovative leading health and lifestyle product development company, is pleased to announce the launch of its medically safe, chemical free sunblock, Azur(R) Advanced Pro-Cellular Sunscreen. Azur(R) is the first chemically inert non-endocrine disrupting natural sunscreen designed to protect sun lovers, children and those concerned with their health, against the harmful rays of the sun without the additional long-term risk of cancer from the sunscreen itself.… continue reading
Another report questions the safety of sunscreen products
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
SmartTan.com
A comprehensive on-line report is calling the sunscreen industry on the carpet, accusing sunscreen manufacturers of producing products that ultimately may cause more skin damage than they claim to prevent. “For decades, irresponsible cosmetic companies and a small group of very vocal, publicity-seeking dermatologists have strongly advocated that chemical sunscreens should be heavily applied before any exposure to sunlight, even on young children.… continue reading
HRT ‘could double the threat of skin cancer’
Monday, March 2, 2009
By Daily Mail Reporter
More risk: Women on HRT could double their chances of getting skin cancer Women who undergo hormone replacement therapy for the menopause could be dramatically increasing their risk of skin cancer. Those on HRT for more than six months at a time are twice as likely to develop a malignant melanoma, researchers discovered.… continue reading
