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Study: Arsenic Levels High In Texas Rice

Consumer Reports found significant levels of arsenic in apple juice earlier this year, and now, the magazine has a new study, showing many brands of rice also contain the toxin.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/09/19

Study Says Caffeine Cuts Skin Cancer Risk

To protect against skin cancer, doctors typically recommend smart sun habits like wearing sunscreen or staying indoors. A new study might add drinking coffee to the mix.

2012/07/04

Doctor Talks Aspirin, HRT, Male Birth Control

Aspirin could help prevent skin cancer. Women are being advised against hormone replacement therapy after menopause. And male birth control could be coming soon.

2012/05/30

Generic aspirin lie in bottle. (credit; Getty Images/Tim Boyle)

Study Says Aspirin Can Cut Skin Cancer Risk

Taking common painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen may dramatically reduce a person’s chances of developing skin cancer, a new study found.

2012/05/29

(FILE PHOTO) Detail of a person with a malignant melanoma, which is a malignant skin tumor. (credit: American Cancer Society/Getty Images)

Study Finds Melanoma On The Rise In Young Women

A new study found that melanomia, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is on the rise, especially in young women ages 18 to 39.

2012/04/03

Cancer Drug Reverses Alzheimer’s Disease In Mice

A new study of a promising Alzheimer’s treatment has doctors buzzing that the drug may reverse the deadly neurodegenerative disease.

2012/02/13

The drug Erivedge, shown here in its packaging, was approved by the FDA to help treat common forms of skin cancer. (credit: Genentech)

FDA Approves Drug For Most Common Skin Cancer

The FDA has approved a new drug called Erivedge to treat basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.

2012/01/31

New Device Uses Light To Screen For Melanoma

The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind device, called MelaFind, that makes detailed, digital images of skin growths and uses a computer to analyze them for signs of cancer.

2011/11/02

FDA Approves Gene-Targeting Skin Cancer Drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-a-kind drug to treat the deadliest form of skin cancer by targeting a particular genetic mutation found in about half of patients.

2011/08/17

A Melanoma Smart Phone App – Really?

These days, you can find smart phone “apps” that promise to do just about everything. Now, there’s one that says it can help determine your risk for melanoma. The new apps claim to turn your smart phone into a medical imaging device.

2011/07/08

A mother puts sunscreen onto the back of her daughter at the beach. (credit: DAVID HECKER/AFP/Getty Images)

Protect Your Skin Before Heading Outdoors

Texans will be enjoying the Memorial Day weekend at cook-outs, pool parties and trips to the lake. But before going out, don’t forget to protect your skin.

2011/05/27