Melanoma

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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read More

Deadly Skin Cancer More Common in Organ Transplant Recipients

People who've received organ transplants may face an increased risk for the deadly skin cancer melanoma, a new study suggests. The ... Read More

The #1 Reason To Check Your Back This Summer

Who's got your back? That's one of the most important questions you can ask this summer and the title of a recent survey on sunscreen habits ... Read More

Do You Know Sunscreen Basics?

If you care the least bit about your skin, then you probably apply some sort of sunscreen or sunblock to your skin before going outside, but ... Read More

Pancreatic Cancer: Targeted Treatments Hold Promise

Why are African Americans more likely to develop pancreatic cancer than whites? According to the American Cancer Society, higher rates for ... Read More

U.S. Surgeon General Confirms: Black Skin Still Needs Sunscreen

We may not be hitting the tanning beds in record numbers, but the beautiful tones and hues of Black skin aren't exempt from the ... Read More

Sun & Skin: The Dark Side Of Sun Exposure

People enjoy the sun. Some have even worshiped it. Sunlight is essential to many living things. But sunlight also has a dangerous side. It ... Read More