The human skin, our body’s largest organ, serves as a protective barrier against harmful environmental elements. However, this same skin can fall victim to one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in ...

If there's one good thing about skin cancer, it's that you can spot it yourself—if you know what to look for. And the earlier you can find skin cancer, the sooner you can seek treatment. The Skin ...

A benign skin tumor happens when cells in your skin grow and form a mass. These tumors don’t contain malignant cells, so they are not cancer. There are many types of benign skin tumors. Share on ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., and it has increased dramatically in the last 50 years. Melanoma, the ...

Sunbathing is tan-talizing — but it comes at a price. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US — and one of the most preventable. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or ...

Extreme heat and plenty of sunshine is a given for Atlanta, especially this summer. In June, there were nearly 285 hours of sunshine, and we’re on track for more rays this month, according to U.S.

In November 2024, New Orleans firefighters respond to a third-alarm fire on Norman C Francis Parkway. Photo courtesy New Orleans Fire Department. The majority of skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet ...

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 ...

You don’t want to go from brrrr to burn. Much of the US is getting its first taste of spring after an unusually brutal winter. But before you head outside to soak in the sunshine, you may want to ...

When the weather gets warmer and daylight hours longer, people are more likely to spend time outdoors in the sun. This also ...

People with multiple tattoo sessions may have a lower risk of melanoma, but the reason for this is unclear. More studies are needed, and tattoos should not be seen as protection against melanoma.