Tag Archives: skin cancer

Scientific discovery that makes mouse skin transparent echoes plot of HG Wells’ ‘The Invisible Man’

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. In H.G. Wells’ 1897 science fiction novel “The Invisible Man,” the hero invents a serum that controls how the cells in his body bend light, making them transparent. More than 100 years later, scientists have… Read More »

‘I fell asleep on the beach in the sun. I couldn’t walk the next day’ – melanoma epidemic in older men

David Uttley can almost pinpoint the exact time his nightmare began. He was 15 and on holiday in Brittany. “I fell asleep in the sun on the beach. I couldn’t walk the next day. The sunburn was so painful.” Today, at 60, she is living with stage four melanoma cancer. Like many men growing up… Read More »

Can frequent flying harm your health? I’m tested to find out

Travelers are becoming more aware of the problems associated with frequent flying – Stone RF/Getty We all know flying can be unpleasant. Changes in air pressure, dry air on board, cramped seats, and inadequate food can leave us feeling tired, stiff, and bloated. But what about the hidden risks, especially for those who fly a… Read More »

First cancer vaccine administered in Britain as part of global trial

Scientists are using mRNA technology behind Covid vaccines to create new vaccines that could treat and even cure cancer – E+ The first patients in the UK have been given a revolutionary cancer vaccine as part of a global trial. Scientists are using the mRNA technology behind Covid vaccines to create new vaccines that could… Read More »

Five good skin care habits to help prevent skin cancer

Many dermatologists recommend making a habit of applying sunscreen every day to prevent skin damage. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Sarah Ferguson had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer. The diagnosis of cancer was made after several moles were removed and analyzed on the advice of his dermatologist. Advanced… Read More »