Sun And Cancer Risk
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Can Your Old Burns Transform Into Cancer? Here's What You Should Know
Most old burns never become cancer. However, large, deep and long-standing scars with additional damage, trauma and sun exposure carry the risk of transforming into Marjolin's ulcer.
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High UV Index In Kerala: What Is It And How To Keep Yourself Protected?
UV index is a number on a scale of 1-11+, which tells you the intensity of the UV rays at any given time of the day. When the UV index is between 8-10, it is very high exposure (red) and UV index more than 11 is extreme exposure (violet).
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Not Kadha, Gurugram Cancer Specialist Advises 5 Tips For Immune Balance
From vitamin D levels in the body to exercise, a cancer specialist has shared five tips for immune balance
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Bengaluru UV Index Levels Hit Extreme: Skin Doctors Share What This Means, With Protective Tips
Bengaluru's UV Index has surged to an extreme 13, far above safe limits. Dermatologists warn of increased skin damage risks and share expert-backed tips on sunscreen use, clothing, and indoor protection during harsh Indian summers.
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Doctor Explains Why A Skin Cancer Check Is Important And How To Know If Your Mole Is A Problem?
Moles are common occurrences that require monitoring for safety. Here is why mole checks matter and how to perform them yourself.
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From Mood To Metabolism: Nutritionist Explains Benefits Of Sunlight Exposure
Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee has emphasised the significant yet often disregarded benefits of regular sun exposure.
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Can Sunlight Exposure Actually Reduce Cancer Risk?
Sunlight is a major risk for skin cancer while studies find that people with higher sun exposure have lower incidence or mortality for some cancers. Here's what we know about the sun and cancer link.
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Want Skin Like A Baby? Anti-Ageing Influencer Bryan Johnson Says This Is The Secret
Johnson said that the goal is to find a balance with sun exposure, aiming to reap its benefits while avoiding damage.
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From Cancer To Depression: Nutritionist Explains How Vitamin D Protects Your Well-Being
According to nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee, vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of serious health conditions.
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Antarctic Wildlife Is Being Sunburnt. Scientists Say It's A "Wake-Up Call"
The ultraviolet radiation from the Sun increase the risk of skin cancer and cataracts in humans, but researchers do not yet know if the same is true for Antarctic mammals and birds.
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Vitamin D Supplements Can Reduce Cancer Risk, New Study Finds; Know How You Can Get Adequate Vitamin D
Vitamin D benefits: The study was designed to test the independent effects of vitamin D and Omega-3 supplements as well as to test for synergy between the two. Researchers also examined the possible modifying effect of body mass index (BMI).
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Here's Why You Must Use Sunscreen Regularly; It's Cuts Cancer Risk By 40%
A new study shows that regular use of sunscreen decreases the risk of skin cancer by 40% in young adults.
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How To Differentiate Between A Cancerous And Benign Mole
Though it is quite rare, moles can turn into melanoma, which is known to be a serious kind of skin cancer.
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Love A Late-Night Snack? You Could Be More Prone To Sunburn
If you thought you were well-informed about sun burn and sun safety, there could be a new risk of sunburn to worry about but this time it's because of our eating habits. Researchers say, if you are planning to go sunbathing, it is advisable to avoid midnight snacks and untimely eating as it might disrupt the skin's protective ability against the su...
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Less Sun Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer
According to the findings of a new study, published online in the journal PLOS One, persons residing at higher latitudes, with lower sunlight exposure and greater prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, are at greater risk of developing cancer.
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Can Your Old Burns Transform Into Cancer? Here's What You Should Know
Most old burns never become cancer. However, large, deep and long-standing scars with additional damage, trauma and sun exposure carry the risk of transforming into Marjolin's ulcer.
-
High UV Index In Kerala: What Is It And How To Keep Yourself Protected?
UV index is a number on a scale of 1-11+, which tells you the intensity of the UV rays at any given time of the day. When the UV index is between 8-10, it is very high exposure (red) and UV index more than 11 is extreme exposure (violet).
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Not Kadha, Gurugram Cancer Specialist Advises 5 Tips For Immune Balance
From vitamin D levels in the body to exercise, a cancer specialist has shared five tips for immune balance
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Bengaluru UV Index Levels Hit Extreme: Skin Doctors Share What This Means, With Protective Tips
Bengaluru's UV Index has surged to an extreme 13, far above safe limits. Dermatologists warn of increased skin damage risks and share expert-backed tips on sunscreen use, clothing, and indoor protection during harsh Indian summers.
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Doctor Explains Why A Skin Cancer Check Is Important And How To Know If Your Mole Is A Problem?
Moles are common occurrences that require monitoring for safety. Here is why mole checks matter and how to perform them yourself.
-
From Mood To Metabolism: Nutritionist Explains Benefits Of Sunlight Exposure
Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee has emphasised the significant yet often disregarded benefits of regular sun exposure.
-
Can Sunlight Exposure Actually Reduce Cancer Risk?
Sunlight is a major risk for skin cancer while studies find that people with higher sun exposure have lower incidence or mortality for some cancers. Here's what we know about the sun and cancer link.
-
Want Skin Like A Baby? Anti-Ageing Influencer Bryan Johnson Says This Is The Secret
Johnson said that the goal is to find a balance with sun exposure, aiming to reap its benefits while avoiding damage.
-
From Cancer To Depression: Nutritionist Explains How Vitamin D Protects Your Well-Being
According to nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee, vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of serious health conditions.
-
Antarctic Wildlife Is Being Sunburnt. Scientists Say It's A "Wake-Up Call"
The ultraviolet radiation from the Sun increase the risk of skin cancer and cataracts in humans, but researchers do not yet know if the same is true for Antarctic mammals and birds.
-
Vitamin D Supplements Can Reduce Cancer Risk, New Study Finds; Know How You Can Get Adequate Vitamin D
Vitamin D benefits: The study was designed to test the independent effects of vitamin D and Omega-3 supplements as well as to test for synergy between the two. Researchers also examined the possible modifying effect of body mass index (BMI).
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Here's Why You Must Use Sunscreen Regularly; It's Cuts Cancer Risk By 40%
A new study shows that regular use of sunscreen decreases the risk of skin cancer by 40% in young adults.
-
How To Differentiate Between A Cancerous And Benign Mole
Though it is quite rare, moles can turn into melanoma, which is known to be a serious kind of skin cancer.
-
Love A Late-Night Snack? You Could Be More Prone To Sunburn
If you thought you were well-informed about sun burn and sun safety, there could be a new risk of sunburn to worry about but this time it's because of our eating habits. Researchers say, if you are planning to go sunbathing, it is advisable to avoid midnight snacks and untimely eating as it might disrupt the skin's protective ability against the su...
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Less Sun Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer
According to the findings of a new study, published online in the journal PLOS One, persons residing at higher latitudes, with lower sunlight exposure and greater prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, are at greater risk of developing cancer.
