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June 23, 2016

'My kid got sunburned because of mislabeled sunscreen'

Jumping on a report that found many sunscreens overstate their protection factors, a Brooklyn, New York, parent has filed a class-action lawsuit against the makers of Banana Boat Sunscreen, saying he bought a bottle of kids lotion that was supposed to be SPF 50 but turned out to only have an SPF of 12.

June 16, 2016

The right way to get a tan this summer

While we realize too much sun is bad, all those warnings to stay indoors during the sexiest season of the year strike us as the dermatological equivalent of abstinence education: mighty naive and no damn fun.

June 7, 2016

Skin cancer checks at primary care doctors' visits could save lives, study suggests

As rates of melanoma rise, scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine are suggesting a possible solution: screenings at primary care physicians’ (PCP) offices.

June 6, 2016

Novartis study shows skin cancer combo also works on lungs

A Novartis trial of two drugs against an aggressive lung cancer bodes well for broadening their use beyond melanoma, the Swiss drugmaker told the American Society of Clinical Oncology's conference in Chicago on Tuesday.

May 23, 2016

When skin cancer symptoms are overlooked: New York woman diagnosed 5 times

Kathy Mancuso, 61, of Massapequa, New York is no stranger to skin cancer.

May 19, 2016

Studies suggest drugs for advanced lung, skin cancers extend patients' lives

Two new drugs that help the immune system fight some of the deadliest cancers are helping patients live years longer than older treatments, according to clinical trial results that should further boost confidence in this approach to oncology.

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.