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A recent update on the connection between dietary phytochemicals and skin cancer: emerging understanding of the molecular mechanism

Consistent consumption of plant foods filled with phytochemicals, such as fruits and vegetables, may provide an individual with a safety net against skin cancer.

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Fish intake and risk of melanoma in the NIH-AARP diet and health study

Habitual consumers of tuna and non-fried fish may be at risk of suffering from malignant melanoma-the most lethal form of skin cancer.

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Viagra and Melanoma: Is There a Connection?

Skin Cancer Risk May Increase with Viagra Use

Millions of American men take Sildenafil, most commonly known by its brand name Viagra, to achieve and maintain erection during sex. Though this drug has been proven to be effective in treating erectile dysfunction, it has been linked to a host of medical problems, including heart, vision, and hearing problems. Recently, evidence from a growing num...

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Association between dietary vitamin C and risk of cutaneous melanoma in a population of Northern Italy.

Habitual intake of foods rich in vitamin C may diminish the risk of having cutaneous melanoma.

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Alcohol consumption and risk of cutaneous basal cell carcinoma in women and men: 3 prospective cohort studies.

Alcohol consumption may put an individual at high risk of developing skin cancer.

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Alcohol intake and risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.

Alcohol consumption may be tied to higher risk of skin cancer.

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Hydrochlorothiazide use and risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer: A nationwide case-control study from Denmark.

High skin cancer risk is associated with the use of hydrochlorothiazide.

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Use of Antihypertensive Drugs and Risk of Malignant Melanoma: A Meta-analysis of Observational Studies.

Individuals taking antihypertensive drugs in the class of diuretics and beta-blockers may have a high predisposition to skin cancer.

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Anti-hypertensive drugs and skin cancer risk: a review of the literature and meta-analysis.

A surge in skin cancer risk is associated with the use of antihypertensive drugs belong to the class of calcium channel blockers and beta blockers.

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Association Between the Use of Thiazide Diuretics and the Risk of Skin Cancers: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

Regular intake of thiazide diuretics may promote the development of skin cancer.

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Alcohol, alcoholic beverages, and melanoma risk: a systematic literature review and dose-response meta-analysis.

Frequent intake of alcohol correlates with high risk of melanoma.

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Alcohol drinking and cutaneous melanoma risk: a systematic review and dose-risk meta-analysis.

Alcohol consumers may have a high propensity to develop cutaneous melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin cancer.

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