Skin Cancer - Page 15

May 18, 2016

Most sunblocks aren't as strong as they claim

Don’t get burned by weak sunblock — nearly half of lotions and sprays tested aren’t as strong as they claim to be, a Consumer Reports study revealed Tuesday.

May 13, 2016

Car door windows don't stop UV rays

Car windows don't protect against harmful sun exposure, so it might be a good idea to wear sunglasses and sun block even while driving, a new study suggests.

May 9, 2016

Melanoma during pregnancy common, but treatable

Caitlyn Scaggs was 26 weeks pregnant with her first child when she asked her husband for a massage to alleviate her back pain.

April 18, 2016

Wearing SPF30 sunscreen has strong ability to prevent deadliest skin cancer, study finds

Dermatologists tout sunscreen for its ability to prevent signs of aging and protect against skin cancer.

March 4, 2016

Many melanoma patients may have few moles

Checking out the moles on your skin is a common way to look for the deadly skin cancer melanoma, but a new study shows that many people with melanoma may have few moles.

March 4, 2016

Woman shares skin cancer photos to show effects of tanning habit

Judy Cloud, 49, spent a lot of time in the sun as a child.

February 8, 2016

Hugh Jackman reveals fourth battle with skin cancer on Instagram, shares post-op photo

“Wolverine” actor Hugh Jackman revealed Monday on Instagram that he underwent surgery for skin cancer and shared a bandaged photo of himself.

February 4, 2016

Troy Aikman's health warning ahead of Super Bowl 50

Pro football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman sits down with Dr. Manny to talk about his battle against melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer

January 29, 2016

Young women's cancer risk linked to tanning beds

Young women who use tanning beds or booths have up to a sixfold increase in their likelihood of developing melanoma, a new study found

January 20, 2016

Melanoma may be deadlier in pregnant women, study finds

Pregnant women with the skin cancer melanoma may be more likely to die from it than women with melanoma who are not pregnant, according to a new study.