Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Healthy Heart Muscle
Israeli scientists claimed to have taken skin cells from heart failure victims and turned them into heart muscle cells to repair their damaged hearts.
The technique has so far been teste...
Belly Fat Removal Reduces Skin Cancer Risk in Mice
Researchers found surgical removal of abdominal fat from mice fed with a high-fat diet reduces the risk of ultraviolet-light induced skin cancer.
The cancer type mentioned is the most pr...
Using Sunscreen Excessively Increases Skin Cancer Risk
Splashing on sunscreen lotion may seem to be the right thing when going out in the sun but a new study has warned that excessive use of sunscreen creams or lotions could increase the risk of...
New Target for Skin Cancer Therapy
Unknown non-coding RNA plays an important role in the biology of melanoma, say researchers.
Most skin cancers are nonmelanomas, arising from cells other than melanocytes (the melan...
Molecular-Based Treatment for a Viral Skin Cancer Developed
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) and the School of Medicine had identified the viral roots of a rare skin cancer four years ago.
They have now identifi...
Adverse Drug Reactions That Cause Skin Disorders
The adverse reactions
of drugs might lead to common problems such as skin eruptions or may cause a
serious health concern in patients on systemic medications. However, most drug-induced
s...