Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer December 13, 2017

Firefighters may face increased skin cancer risk

Firefighters may have a higher risk of skin cancer than the general public, a new study finds.

Skin Cancer November 24, 2017

Why many pregnant women aren't screened for deadly skin cancers

A new report finds that swaths of pregnant women are having to wait too long for treatment of deadly melanoma. The lag puts not just one, but two lives at risk.

Dr Manny's Notes October 17, 2017

Looking for melanoma

Nearly everyone has some sort of spot or mole on their body.

Skin Cancer September 27, 2017

The tastiest way to prevent skin cancer

There’s new research on the health benefits of everyone’s favorite nightshade just in time for tomato season.

Skin Cancer September 26, 2017

The more you drink, the likelier you'll get skin cancer

Alcohol has already been linked to at least seven types of cancer.

Skin Cancer September 19, 2017

Can snacking at night put you at risk for skin cancer?

Eating when we should be sleeping could disrupt our skin's ability to protect itself from the sun's harmful rays, researchers now say.

Skin Cancer May 2, 2017

Sunscreen gadget shows you where you missed a spot

By the time you realized you missed a spot with the sunscreen, the damage is usually already done.

Skin Cancer January 27, 2017

These graphic photos of skin precancer treatment are a must-see

Mags Murphy wishes she'd protected her skin more.

Skin Cancer January 26, 2017

Image-based algorithm can identify skin cancer as well as dermatologists

Melanoma remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, and in many cases, time of diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death.

Skin Cancer December 28, 2016

Skin cancer drop in Northeast bucks rising rates elsewhere

A decline in melanoma cases and deaths in Northeast states bucks a national trend for the deadliest skin cancer and may reflect benefits of strong prevention program.

Skin Cancer December 19, 2016

Melanoma survivors' friends can help spot new moles

Melanoma survivors may want to enlist partners to help search their bodies for suspicious looking moles, according to new research.