Vishal A. Patel, MD, of the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences and GW Cancer Center, shared strategies beyond sunscreen and emphasized the importance of at-home self-screening in part 2 of his ...

The solstice may not happen for another few weeks, but in the U.S., Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. Barbecues, pool parties, long hiking trails and other outdoor activities beckon — ...

As summer approaches, health experts are urging the public to take sun protection more seriously. May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say the risks, especially from melanoma, should not ...

One in five people will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. 1 When people hear about skin cancer, they often think of melanoma, yet non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs), such as basal cell ...

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells mutate and grow uncontrollably, most often due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage. While sun exposure is the primary trigger, skin cancer can develop anywhere on ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide, and an estimated 1 in 5 Americans develop it by age 70, the Skin Cancer Foundation says. Luckily, there are ...

Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Nobody thinks she was referring to skin care, of course—but when it ...

Vitamin B3, or niacin, is essential in small amounts for normal body function. The skin, nerves, and digestive system all require vitamin B3. Research has examined nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, ...

World Cancer Day 2026 reminds us of the power of awareness, compassion and early action. These quotes, posters and slogans ...