Archive for the 'Skin cancer prevention' Category

Good News For Turmeric and Skin Cancer Prevention and Cure

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

It seems like every time you turn your head, there is a story about the health benefits of turmeric and skin cancer prevention appears to be one of them, so what is the secret of this humble herb?
Long used in Indian and Chinese medicine, this herb has an active ingredient called curcumin responsible for its […]

Sun Tan & Cancer - A Very Scottish Affair

Friday, June 13th, 2008

There is growing concern about the link between cosmetic sun bed use and the rising incidence of skin cancer in Scotland. This issue was highlighted at the Scotland Against Cancer conference last year at which a case was made for thorough regulation of sun bed operators. It was felt that tighter controls could have a […]

Sun Tan & Cancer - A Very Scottish Affair

Friday, June 13th, 2008

There is growing concern about the link between cosmetic sun bed use and the rising incidence of skin cancer in Scotland. This issue was highlighted at the Scotland Against Cancer conference last year at which a case was made for thorough regulation of sun bed operators. It was felt that tighter controls could have a […]

Skin Cancer Information - Early Signs And Types Of Skin Cancer

Friday, April 18th, 2008

The other day, I was taken by the hair coloring of a clerk at the local store. I commented on how beautiful it was, with the dark base and the natural-looking streaks, as if the sun had touched her alone; and we began a conversation of how when we were younger we would not have […]