skin cancer

Moles on arm can predict skin cancer risk

 Do you have more than 11 moles on your right arm? You may be at a higher risk of skin cancer.

Oct 19, 2015, 17:50 PM IST

Beware! Antioxidants can cause cancer to spread faster

Antioxidants protect healthy cells from free radicals that can turn them into malignancies but may also protect a tumour once it has developed, the findings showed.

Oct 09, 2015, 13:09 PM IST

Indoor tanning puts gay, bisexual men at greater skin cancer risk

Gay and bisexual men who prefer indoor tanning may be at a higher risk of skin cancer.

Oct 08, 2015, 14:59 PM IST

'Healthier' sunscreen that does not penetrate skin developed

Researchers have used nanoparticles to develop a sunscreen that does not penetrate the skin, eliminating serious health concerns associated with commercial sunblocks.

Sep 30, 2015, 19:07 PM IST

World Ozone Day: 30 years of healing the ozone together!

This massive “hole” in the ozone layer triggered panic leading to the signing of the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol.

Sep 16, 2015, 18:35 PM IST