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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TopicSkin cancer

Topic: skin cancer

Skin cancer is no more an ‘old person’s disease’

The sun isn’t acting alone—it has an accomplice in pollution. Environmental toxins weaken our skin’s natural barrier.

No cure, non-contagious—Dear vitiligo patients, don’t be fooled by quacks offering treatment

Stigma surrounding vitiligo leads people to experience mental health effects like low mood, self-esteem issues, and social anxiety. Key things you need to know about this skin condition characterised by the loss of pigment.

Don’t ignore skincare after 60. Brown patches, skin cancers, warts need proper attention

Causes of skin disorders among the elderly include reactions to medicines, age-related conditions, or poor lifestyle. See a qualified dermatologist for geriatric issues.

You release 5,000 chemicals when you smoke—and get wrinkles, pigmentation, psoriasis

The combination of nicotine, carbon monoxide, and free radicals can result in dullness, poor complexion, even cancer. But reversal of such damage is possible.

Phase 2 trial of Moderna-Merck’s personalised cancer vaccine shows positive results

Treatment with Moderna’s experimental mRNA vaccine in combination with Merck’s immunotherapy technology reduced risk of cancer recurrence or death by 44%, the companies said.

Vit C serums to laser hair removal—DIY skincare on Instagram can be lethal for your skin

The Instagram algorithm complements brands’ targeted marketing so you see the products you’re most likely to buy. But the outcomes of DIY skin treatment are different.

India sees high number of skin cancer cases in north, northeast regions, ICMR study finds

ICMR report says skin cancer incidence in India is low in proportion to all other cancers in comparison with other regions of the world.

Sunscreen won’t save dark-skinned people from melanoma

The notion that regular application of sunscreen will reduce an already extremely rare occurrence is nonsensical.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.