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Aspirin and other NSAIDs may protect against skin cancer
Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers may help protect against skin cancer, according to a new research article. The findings, reported in the journal Cancer, were made after scientists looked at 19 years of skin cancer records...
Tags: Dermatologists, Acetaminophen (drug), Science and Technology, WebMD Corporation, Inflammation
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My Turn: Touched by another human's touch
I was deeply shaken to learn I had hypopharyngeal cancer. As a physician, I had access to my hospital's laboratory results, so I took a shortcut: Rather than wait for my surgeon to call me, I looked for my name in my hospital's pathology laboratory log...Tags: Oxytocin (drug), Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Specialization, General Practitioners, Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Moles' split personality
Special to the Los Angeles TimesWe've long been told to keep an eye on our moles lest they progress to melanoma, a form of skin cancer that's treatable if caught early, deadly if not. But not all moles are equal -- some are risky; others can be safely left alone. The biological roots of...Tags: Education, Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses, Tumors, Leukemia
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Celebrated chef gives back
WGN NewsApproaching medicine like preparing a meal. Getting the exact recipe for success and infusing alternative ingredients. A world-renowned chef gets world-class medical care, and now he's serving up a huge helping of philanthropy to say thank you! The...Tags: Next (restaurant), Dining and Drinking, Grant Achatz, Restaurants, University of Chicago
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The Kid's Doctor-Teens: Say no to tanning beds!
Premium Health News ServiceI have previously discussed the importance of sunscreen, but it's equally important to discuss the risk of artificial tanning and the use of tanning beds. I've emphasized that it's never too young to start using sunscreen, but for some reason teens...Tags: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Mole (lesion), Dermatologists, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Medical Specialization
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Bio: Hall Of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun
The Hartford CourantJim Calhoun and his obstinate ways arrived in Connecticut in May 1986, hired to turn around a lowly UConn men's basketball program that seemed destined to remain the laughingstock in a conference of national powers. "It's doable," he famously said of...Tags: Autism, National Invitation Tournament, Syracuse Orange, Northeastern Huskies, Connecticut Huskies
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Natural Perspectives: Battling skin cancer — and my HMO
I've been battling skin cancer for the past two months. More accurately, I've been battling my HMO to get my cancer removed. The good news is that surgery offered a complete cure for this type of cancer, and it is now gone. The bad news is that the...Tags: Heart Attack, Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Specialization, General Practitioners, Chemosurgery
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Prep football | Week 5 highlights
Tribune staffNo. 5 Mount Carmel 35, No. 19 Brother Rice 24 Brandon Greer had an average night. Of course, that means 15 yards per carry and two tackles for losses, so Mount Carmel hopes Greer will remain average all season. The Central Michigan-bound senior rushed...Tags: Josh Williams, MRI (imaging), Rugby League, Diseases and Illnesses, Health
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Long-time coach fighting a different battle
University High's Chris Conlin was diagnosed with cancer last month, but the long-time high school coach is maintaining a positive outlook in an effort to beat it.
Conlin, University High's baseball coach for the past 23 years, learned he had squamous...Tags: Chemotherapy, College Baseball, Cancer, College Football, Biopsy
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Prairie Fare: Nourish and protect your skin
FARGO, N.D. - When I was young, sun tanning was a popular pastime among my peers during the warm summer months. My friends had a golden glow. However, I couldn't stand the heat, and I thought lying in the sun was boring. I stayed in the cool shade and...Tags: Salt, Potatoes, Self Tanning, Sweet Potatoes, Walnuts
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Williamsburg dermatologist: 'There's no such thing as a healthy tan'
Skin cancer affects one in five people over a lifetime in the United States. The most common form is basal cell carcinoma followed by squamous cell carcinoma. While melanoma accounts for fewer than 5 percent of skin cancers, it causes more than 75 percent...Tags: Dermatologists, Sunburn, Medical Specialization, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Diseases and Illnesses
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