Research Check: can a new drug really protect redheads from cancer?
A US study into whether a new drug can give us a tan without going into the sun generated headlines around the world. Here's what the study really says.
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How the media can help protect people with albinism. A Tanzanian case study
Tanzania has one of the highest rates of albinism in the world. The media in the country has an important role to play in protecting them from harm.
How do the chemicals in sunscreen protect our skin from damage?
Energy from the sun's rays can cause skin damage and cancers. Sunscreens can absorb or reflect the dangerous UV light. Here's how it works.
Melanoma: Taming a migratory menace
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, can usually be cured when caught early. When it has spread, however, it becomes a challenge. Recent findings are bringing hope. Here are a few examples.
Can machines really tell us if we’re sick?
The value of machine learning is not only that it is more accurate than humans. It is also cheaper and more consistent in its diagnoses.
Is this injectable tanning drug safe to use?
Melanotan helps to accelerate the production of melanin, the pigment that absorbs ultraviolet radiation and gives skin its colour.
How Australians Die: cause #2 – cancers
Currently, seven cancer types are listed in the top 20 causes of death in Australia. These are cancers of the lung, blood and lymph, bowel, prostate, breast, pancreas, skin and some childhood cancers.
The cost of skin cancer: South Africa is spending more than it should
Skin cancer – which is preventable – costs the South African health system more than is necessary.
Interactive body map: what really gives you cancer?
This body map brings together evidence on proven cancer causes. Using credible, scientific sources it answers questions about whether alcohol, red meat or sun exposure increase your cancer risk.
Hugh Jackman has warned us all about Basal Cell Carcinoma – so what is it?
Rule number one: wear sunscreen.
UV radiation: the risks and benefits of a healthy glow
The risks of UV radiation exposure are well-known, but some scientists are exploring lesser-known benefits of UV light.
Why it’s time all African countries took a stand on skin lightening creams
Unregulated over-the-counter skin lighteners can have detrimental effects on the men and women who use them. So why are governments in Africa not taking steps to ban these products?
Health Check: what does the UV Index mean?
Alongside the day's high and low, weather reports generally contain a UV alert for a particular time. But what does it actually mean – and what should you do about it?
Health Check: do I need a skin cancer check?
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Two-thirds of Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age 70.
Why antioxidants might actually make your cancer worse
New research suggests that far from helping treatment, antioxidants can change cancer cells to make them spread more quickly.
More than one-third of cancers can be avoided if Australians modify their lifestyle
Nearly 40,000 cancers diagnosed in Australia can be prevented if people avoid known risk factors for the disease, according to research published today.
Africa needs a health policy to help people with albinism
One in every 1000 people in Africa are born with albinism. Apart from facing social stigma, they also face health risks. Countries on the continent should have policies to aid this vulnerable group.
The best time for marathon runners to get on the road
Runners have a greater risk of developing skin cancer because they are more likely have sun damage on their skin as a result of chronic sun exposure.
Think indoor tanning is a safer alternative to sitting in the sun? Think again
Researchers have estimated that 8% of the five million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year in the US can be attributed to indoor tanning.
Explainer: how does Keytruda treat melanoma and why is it so costly?
Keytruda® is the latest drug to be registered in Australia for the treatment of widespread melanoma. But we must wait to see if it meets the cost-effectiveness targets for PBS subsidisation.
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Director, Sansom Institute for Health Research; Chair of Translational Cancer Research, University of South Australia
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Professor of Dermatology, University of Melbourne
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Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University; Education and Research Director, Cancer Council WA; Chair, Occupational and Environmental Cancer Committee, Cancer Council Australia
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Specialist Scientist (Public Health), South African Medical Research Council
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Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Australian National University
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Head, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences; Professor of Medicine, Monash University
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Head of Urology at Monash Medical Centre and Associate Professor of Surgery, Monash University
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Associate Professor in Nutrition, Deakin University
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Lecturer in Health Studies, Macquarie University
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Senior Research Fellow, Queensland Institute of Medical Research
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Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Chemistry-climate modeller, atmospheric scientist, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
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Researcher, National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Cambridge
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Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Monash University
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Chair of the University of Sydney Cancer Research Network and Associate Dean of Research at the Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney
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