A new study, published in The Conversation and reported by PTI, suggests a simple vitamin supplement may reshape skin cancer prevention worldwide. Research on more than 33,000 US veterans has found that nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, may significantly reduce the risk of new skin cancers, especially for those who have already been diagnosed.

Here are some of the key findings from the study:

The Most Common Cancer Gets a New Ally

Skin cancer remains the world’s most frequently diagnosed cancer, with non-melanoma types like basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma making up millions of new cases every year. Traditional prevention focuses on avoiding UV rays and using sunscreen, but recurrence rates remain stubbornly high.

The Vitamin Behind the Hope — Nicotinamide

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