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October 27, 2015

This gigapixel camera might help doctors detect skin cancer sooner

When the news concerns melanoma—the most type of dangerous skin cancer, which kills over 9,000 people every year in the U.S.—it’s usually bleak.

October 27, 2015

Citrus fruit linked with melanoma in preliminary study

Using data from two long-term studies of women and men, researchers found a potential link between citrus consumption and malignant melanoma of the skin.

October 27, 2015

The supplements that could slash your risk of sun damage

When it’s time to protect our skin from the sun, we usually work from the outside in: diligently applying (and reapplying) sunscreen, donning our cover-ups, and creating our own shady oasis beneath wide-brimmed hats.

October 27, 2015

Can too much vitamin D be toxic?

As more Americans take vitamin D supplements, there has been concern that more people could experience toxic effects from very high vitamin D levels.

October 27, 2015

Energy efficient light bulbs could pose UV-risk to skin, trigger migraines

Starting in January, traditional incandescent bulbs will be on their way out the door, and newer compact fluorescents (CFLs) and LED bulbs will be lighting up. While this move is ultimately meant to conserve the nation’s available energy, broader use of CFLs may actually come with some unwanted health risks – most notably in regards to people’s skin.

October 27, 2015

Shocking video reveals what the sun really does to your skin

A video posted on YouTube sheds new light on the effects of not wearing sunscreen, Inquisitr.com reported

October 27, 2015

Many sunscreens do not protect consumers as promised, report finds

Sun worshippers, beware: Not all are sunscreen lotions and sprays are created equal.

October 27, 2015

New drugs treat advanced stages of a common skin cancer

The most commonly-occurring cancer in the U.S. is basal-cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer that is often treated with surgery or other procedures, and rarely fatal.

October 27, 2015

Learning the ABCs of skin cancer could save your life

Melanoma can develop anywhere on your body, and while identifying it should be left to medical professionals, remembering your ABCs can help you detect a problem

October 27, 2015

UV exposure may cause drug-like addiction

Given the numerous warnings linking sun exposure with skin cancer, why do so many people still worship the sunshine?