Dermatology
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Alarm as male skin cancer rates soar
Men are five times more likely to develop a deadly skin cancer now than they were 30 years ago, according to alarming new figures from the UK. Read more
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No silver lining for dressings
Hospitals and clinics should not be spending money on silver-coated dressings – as there is no evidence they work, experts said today. Read more
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Price of package holiday era
Cheap package holidays have created a generation of British pensioners facing a massively increased risk of developing deadly skin cancer, experts warned today. Read more
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Hopes for migraine relief
A poison used for cosmetic treatment may help relieve migraine headache, doctors reported last night. Read more
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A mutation with every pack – cancer genes unravelled
A typical smoker acquires one genetic mutation for every 15 cigarettes smoked, according to ground-breaking research published last night. Read more
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Alcohol threat to cancer battle success
Growing rates of alcohol drinking are putting at risk successes in the battle against cancer, according to a new European study. Read more
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Skin bugs may fight allergy
Post-natal care lacking – UK mums New mothers in Britain are increasingly critical of the care they receive after birth, a survey revealed today. Read more
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Call for cosmetic surgery ad crack down
Two for one offers and surgical holidays are placing people who want to look better at "great risk", experts warn today. Read more
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Allergic reaction does not rule out future vaccines
Experts say that children who have an allergic reaction to one vaccine should be examined and might be able to have other vaccines. Read more
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Silver may be waste of money – for leg ulcers
Hospitals may be wasting money on expensive silver dressings for leg ulcers – when ordinary dressings would be just as good, British researchers have reported. Read more