European Centre for Environment & Human Health scientists suggest that a link may exist between radon exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer.

Heart attack patients with psoriasis are 26% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, or suffer from recurrent heart attacks or strokes, and are 18% more likely to die from all causes than those without the inflammatory skin disease.

Polyphenol compounds found in grapes help to protect skin cells from ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun --  a leading cause of skin cancer, sunburn, and premature aging of the dermis and epidermis.

Women who take supplements of vitamin D and calcium may be at a reduced risk of developing skin cancer.

Extract of poplar tree (Populus nigra) leaf buds contain compounds that regulate genes involved in antioxidant defenses, inflammatory response and cell renewal.

People with Parkinson's Disease are at a significantly higher risk of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer and the leading cause of death from skin diseases.

`Yale University (US) researchers report that women who have more wrinkles have lower bone mineral density.

French researchers find that men who start to lose their hair at age 20 may be more likely to develop prostate cancer later in life.

In the winter, wear sunscreen, hats, and protective clothing to protect against skin-damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Daily consumption of a lycopene-rich tomato paste reduces ultraviolet-light induced skin reddening.