The eyes are more than just the windows to your soul; they are also windows to your health. Symptoms of many serious health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and liver ... Read More
Melanoma
Slick Woods Diagnosed With Stage 3 Melanoma
Slick Woods, who you may know as Rihanna’s muse for Fenty, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma. On Tuesday, the 23-year-old model and ... Read More
The Truth About Melanoma
Melanoma is the skin cancer that took the life of the legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley, at the age of 36. It is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It originates from ... Read More
4 Smart Sun-Safety Habits To Reduce Cancer Risk
Summer is here and I know you are excited about wearing sandals, shorts, and sundresses. The weather is warm and sunny and nature is calling your name, right? Well, ... Read More
5 Surprising Things That Increase Your Skin Cancer Risk (It’s Not Just The Sun!)
While most skin cancers are caused by unprotected exposure to the sun, research pinpoints less obvious risks for developing the abnormal growth of skin cells. Per the Skin ... Read More
Dark Skin Isn’t Protection From Deadly Skin Cancer
Contrary to what many believe, dark skin doesn't offer protection against deadly melanomas, an expert warns. This type of skin cancer can be affected by genetics and is far more ... Read More
The Drink That Increases Your Skin Cancer Risk
All you can drink resorts are fabulous, I mean, who can say no to them? Well, it turns out that those yummy piña coladas, daiquiris and all-inclusive drinks may be more than a ... Read More
Beauty Mark Or Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer has been a hot topic lately. Are Blacks at risk? How do you get it? What does skin cancer look like? Contrary to popular belief -- that the high levels of melanin (a ... Read More
The Last Place You’d Think To Check For Skin Cancer (But Should!)
Sunlight is considered the leading cause of melanoma, but daily wear-and-tear appears to promote the deadly skin cancer in at least one place where the sun rarely shines, ... Read More
Black Salve A Fake Home Remedy For Skin Cancer, FDA Confirms
Despite the promise of an "easy and natural" treatment for skin cancer, home remedies such as black salve can actually make things worse, new research shows. People use ... Read More
7 Areas Of Your Body You Don’t Check Enough
Once you climb out of the shower every morning, there are a few simple things you can do to help prevent or identify serious health conditions, including cancer. One of the many ... Read More
Is It Just A Mole Or Melanoma?
Spots and dots, being a freckled-faced person I am no stranger to beauty marks, but understanding the difference between unique beauty features, and dangerous moles can be ... Read More
Number Of Moles On Your Arm May Predict Melanoma Risk
Having 11 moles or more on your right arm might indicate higher risk of melanoma, British researchers say. The study results could help doctors more easily identify ... Read More
The Real Differences Between Liver Spots & Melanoma
Many people tend to develop liver spots (age or sun spots) as they get older. These spots actually have nothing to do with your liver and everything to do with the sun – sun ... Read More