Skin cancer occurs when skin cells mutate and grow uncontrollably, most often due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage. While ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. A time to remember to take care of your skin. As we approach those hot summer Siouxland days, a dermatologist talks more about the ...

For years, medical advice on sun exposure has remained largely consistent: limit direct sunlight, apply sunscreen liberally, and wear protective clothing to minimize the risk of skin cancer. But as ...

Older adults face unique risks for skin cancer due to long-term sun exposure and age-related changes. Skin cancer is becoming more common in older adult populations around the world. According to the ...

Sun exposure has long been framed as something to avoid, but science shows that moderate, intentional sunlight plays an ...

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the main factor for someone developing skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. The main factor in someone developing skin cancer is exposure to ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Things are warming up in the Tennessee Valley, meaning many are getting ready to head to the pool or the beach to get a nice tan. But before you grab your swimsuit, experts ...

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. The two most common skin cancers (basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas) are highly curable but can be disfiguring and costly. Melanoma ...

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells multiply abnormally, forming a tumor. Sun spots are due to an overproduction of a pigment called melanin in a small area of skin. Melanoma, the most severe type of ...

Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t go away, noticing any new or unusual changes on your skin usually raises a few red flags. Is it a pimple, a mole or at worst, ...

Many young adults keep track of the UV through weather apps on their smartphones, in hopes that a high number will lead to a better tan — but some health experts are warning of the potential dangers.

Daily sunscreen protects skin from invisible sun damage, preserving youth, preventing spots and supporting long-term health ...