Q: What is UV radiation, and why is it important to understand? A: UV radiation, produced by the sun, is a form of energy categorised into UVA, UVB, and UVC...
A scientific study funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council explored the potential of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) in preventing skin cancer. It's crucial to note that regular skin...
How many people in Victoria were found to have melanoma? In 2021, 2829 people in Victoria were found to have melanoma. Out of these, 1650 were males (58.4%) and 1174...
Have you noticed strange moles and unnatural pigmentation appearing on your skin? Are you worried you might have skin cancer caused by exposure to harsh sunlight over a long period...
Chris McMillan - the CEO of Cancer Council Queensland said "Typically, a lot of people assume, wrongly, that melanomas are associated with dark pigmented moles" and "Realistically, we find that...
Professor Mel Ziman from Edith Cowan University said that they developed a blood test that could pick up melanoma early. They were able to detect melanoma that were less than...
It is a common misconception that people with dark skin do not need to use sunscreen. Even though melanin (substance that protects skin from UV rays) offers some protection, darker...
Some US companies sell "sunscreen pills" through online vitamin sites. The manufacturers claim these pills contain antioxidants and natural plant extracts that protect skin from excessive sun exposure. These pills...
Scientist found strong evidence that links smoking and common skin cancer. Study by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute involved almost 19,000 people. It found that smokers are 2.5 times more...
