Tag: melanoma
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Some Sunscreens Contain the Carcinogen Benzene, According to Lab
Recently, an independent testing lab detected the known carcinogen benzene in 78 different sunscreens. The lab contacted the FDA after making the discovery, urging them to ban the products. The lab, Valisure, inspects medicines and healthcare products to ensure they meet quality standards. When the company tested almost 300 sunscreen products, they found benzene in…
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Northwestern University Develops Method to Shrink Tumors
Northwestern University scientists have created a new device that can shrink tumors rapidly by harnessing immune cells in tumor tissues. To do this, the team multiplied, sorted through, and harvested hundreds of millions of cells using a configurable microfluidic device. This method recovered 400% more of the tumor-eradicating cells than prior techniques. Compared with other…
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Dermatologists Explain 12 Melanoma Symptoms That Most People Miss
Melanoma or skin cancer is often overlooked because people don’t feel it’s as severe as the other varieties. Sadly, skin cancer can be as small as a pimple that won’t disappear or a mole that starts growing beyond its boundaries. People spend more time outside in nature during the spring and summer months. The risk…
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Doctors Explain What Happens to Your Body After a Sunburn
Sunburn is a condition that is all too common for many beachgoers or people who work in the sun all day. Human skin is susceptible to the sun, and it doesn’t take long for a nice tan to turn into an uncomfortable burn. Despite this being common knowledge, many people don’t take the proper precautions…