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We’re still a sunburnt country
New data shows more than 2.7 million Aussies getting sunburnt on summer weekends. New Cancer Council research released today shows […]
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Almost half of Australians confused about sunscreen
New Cancer Council research shows that Australians are becoming increasingly misinformed about sunscreen, prompting skin cancer prevention experts to bust […]
Smartphones in skin checks for early detection of melanoma
QUT skin cancer researchers are seeking community volunteers to participate in a skin self-examination study. Performed regularly, self-examination can alert […]
Health benefits of seaweed
Researchers from the University of Wollongong (UOW) are about to embark on a second human trial to investigate the effect […]
Why some moles become melanoma still a mystery
Testing for two gene mutations commonly associated with melanoma would be insufficient to determine whether a mole could turn cancerous, […]
New genetic analysis approach could improve diagnosis for mitochondrial disease
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) scientists have shown a new approach to genetic analysis could greatly improve diagnostic rates for […]
Rare and deadly melanomas not caused by the sun
Two rare and deadly forms of melanoma are not caused by sun exposure new genetic research led by Australian researchers […]
Chocolate doesn’t cause acne
University of Melbourne researchers have good news on two fronts: eating chocolate does not cause pimples; and they‘re calling for […]
The amount people sweat is due to size rather than gender
Conventional wisdom has it that men sweat more than women, or as the Victorian-era saying puts it, “horses sweat, gentlemen […]
Q & A- What do I need to consider before Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing is a cosmetic surgery technique to rejuvenate the skin and reduce wrinkles, sun damage and other skin imperfections.
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