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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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Dark Green Leafy Vegetable Intake, MTHFR Genotype, and Risk of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Avid consumption of dark green leafy vegetables may help curtail the development of squamous cell cancer of the skin, especially in individuals with variants of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene. 

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Sildenafil use and increased risk of incident melanoma in US men: a prospective cohort study.

​Regular users of sidenafil (viagra) may have a high risk of developing melanoma.

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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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