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Blood Pressure Meds Lower Skin Cancer Risk

March 9th, 2009

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Taking blood pressure medications might do more than just lower your blood pressure — at least in some cases, they also seem to lower the risk of getting skin cancer. Read more…

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Melanoma Rates Jump 50% for Young Women

July 14th, 2008

All types of skin cancer are on the rise in women.

Particularly concerning is new data from the National Cancer Institute which shows that from 1980 to 2004 melanoma rates rose 50% for young women. Read more…

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Does Sun Exposure Cause Melanoma?

July 11th, 2008

Sun causes melanoma skin cancer. Sun protects you against melanoma skin cancer. Which is correct? Read on to find out. Read more…

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Eight Steps for a Self Skin Check

May 16th, 2008

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Jennifer Garner has teamed up with Neutrogena® and Self® magazine to encourage women to examine their skin once a month. It’s a great campaign — if you find a melanoma, a simple skin check could save your life. Read more…

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The Tragic Death of a Marine from Misdiagnosed Melanoma

March 16th, 2008

By now most of you have heard about the US Iraq war veteran, Marine Corps Sgt. Carmelo Rodriguez, who died from melanoma at 29-years old. Read more…

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