Skin cancer
Experts Unravel the Myth of the Healthy Summer Tan
Skin cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in America. So why do so many people still believe tanned skin is healthy?
Man Compared to a Tiger After Wife's Sunscreen Fail—'It's Grreeat!'
"Dude got perfect grill marks." One man ended up resembling a "grilled panini" and a "tiger" after his wife's sunscreen application fail.
Man's 'Neapolitan Ice Cream' Tan Lines Horrify Internet: 'Gasped'
"Who forgot to season you." One man's outrageous tan lines caused a surprising amount of disgust on TikTok.
Man, 20, Dies Months After Being Diagnosed With Cancer That Came From Mole
Tom Linton's tattoo artist advised him to get the mole on his arm looked at while he was getting tattooed to mark his 18th birthday.
Woman Who Had Part of Tongue Replaced With Piece of Thigh Grew Tongue Hair
"I felt a rough texture on the thigh part of my tongue—and when I looked in the mirror it had started growing leg hair!" Cameron Newsom said.
Inmates are Dying in Connecticut's Prisons Due to Medical Negligence
Staff shortages and mismanagement of medical services have led to serious conditions such as lupus and cancer being identified too late.
Study: Patients Who Had Weight Loss Surgery Less Likely to Get Skin Cancer
A study conducted mostly by researchers from the University of Gothenburg found that obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery to help them lose weight were less likely to develop skin cancer, including melanoma.
Eating Dairy Products Linked to Prostate Cancer
"Our review highlighted a cause for concern with high consumption of dairy products," said the co-author of the study.
Experts React to Sunscreen Blood Absorption Warning: Keep Using Sunblock
The risks of using sunscreen are far outweighed by the benefits of protecting your skin from cancer, experts said.
Most People Don't Apply Enough Sunscreen, Study Says
Most people apply sunscreen in a layer so thin it provides only 40 percent of its purported SPF rating.
Allergy Antibody Could Help Prevent Skin Cancer
A new study might also provide clues as to why childhood allergies are increasing.
FDA: Sunscreen Pills Don't Protect Against Skin Cancer
Externally applied sunscreen lotion is the only pharmaceutical product that can protect against UV rays.
5-Year-Old Girl With Albinism Beheaded in 'Ritual'
The attackers allegedly scaled a wall and kidnapped the young girl as she slept alongside her mother and sibling.
Skin Cancer Associated With Reduced Alzheimer's Risk
It's not yet clear why skin cancer survivors had a dramatically reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
What Is Basal-cell Cancer?
"PSA- always wear your sunblock!" Caitlyn Jenner said following a procedure to remove sun damage from her nose.
Common Staph Bacteria Could Prevent, Fight Skin Cancer
Tumors exposed to a chemical in the bacteria were comparatively smaller.
Rare But Deadly Skin Cancer Is Becoming More Common
It's called Merkel cell carcinoma. Wear sunscreen.
An Inmate with Cancer Needed Radiation, but Got Tylenol
Walter Jordan's is one of several deaths at the center of an ongoing legal fight over inmate health care in Arizona -- and a window into how states use private companies to handle medical services for prisoners in an age of cash-strapped budgets.
New Research Shows Vitamin D Could Help Treat Sunburns
The researchers found that taking vitamin D decreased inflammation, redness and swelling, compared with taking a placebo, and this effect increased in proportion to how much was consumed.
Summer Means Sunscreen: Here's How to Choose Wisely
The sun is out, which means it's time to slather on the SPF.
Skin cancer is on the rise, focus on prevention
Many of us are simply not as mindful of the dangers of ultraviolet radiation from the sun or indoor tanning devices.
AI Spots Skin Cancer as Well as Human Doctor
Stanford University researchers develop algorithm to accurately identify telltale signs of cancer.
A New Skin-Thin Wearable Warns of Sun Overexposure
The patch, thinner than a human hair and free of charge, measures your daily UV exposure.
Skin Cancer Rates Rise for Gay, Bisexual Men
A new study blames indoor tanning salons for the alarming trend.
Blame the FDA for Your Sunburn
Jessica Alba isn't the problem; it's poor regulation of sunscreen products.
Herpes Virus Cell Therapy May Halt Skin Cancer
A new treatment uses cells of the cold sore virus as a targeted therapy for melanoma.