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Is Your Mole Cancerous? Find Out How to Tell Now
Regularly checking in on your moles, however, is not only easy, but also smart. New or changing moles can be a sign of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
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A Democratic state senator is wondering why Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller intervened in a court ruling that prohibited a New York town board from opening its meetings with overwhelmingly Christian prayers by a 'chaplain of the month.' Zoeller, a Republican, took the lead in a coalition of 18 states successfully petitioning the U.S. Supreme ... (more)
Why EVERYONE needs to worry about breast cancer
There are several myths around breast cancer. Paloma Sharma traces the risk factors, lists preventive measures and counts the facts about the dreaded disease.
Say Mais Oui to Spring Skin Care
PCA Skin where have you been all of my life?? Your dry skin relief bar that comes complete with sponges works wonders on face + bod.
Consumer Group Flags High SPF Ratings on Sunscreen
Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.
An intrusive weed to lessen skin cancer growth.
The not so mysterious plant is known under different names such as Mary thistle, milk thistle , etc.
Don't get burned by your sunscreen this summer
Some sunscreens don't keep sunburn at bay for as long as they promise. Our tests of 12 products showed that you can't always rely on the SPF number, a measure of protection from burning UVB radiation.
Cheaper, Store-Brand Sunscreens Protect Better Than Costly Counterparts
You might think that a costly sunblock would be better at blocking UVA and UVB rays than a store brand at, say, Walgreens.
Sunscreen protection doesn't have to cost a lot
HE WAS CHOSEN FROM AMONG 16 REGIONAL SEMI-FINALISTS. SO CONGRATULATIONS! Devin: FANTASTIC AND PROUD STUDENTS, NO DOUBT.
Skin cancer awareness month puts spotlight on benefit of molecular diagnostics
"You have cancer." Those are powerful words that unfortunately far too many people have heard.
What sunscreens offer best protection?
We count on sunscreens to protect us from the sun's harmful UV rays. The higher the SPF the better the protection.
Web Exclusive: Summer Sun Increases Risk of Deadly Skin Cancer
Many local residents are visiting tanning salons, laying out by the pool, and planning trips to sunnier locations for the spring and summer.
More than skin deep: basal cell carcinoma
So, as a reminder to wear your sunscreen, 69 News continues our year-long series "More Than Skin Deep." Now, we focus on basal cell carcinoma.
Reduce risks for skin cancer this summer
We usually associate skin cancer with an older adult with decades of sun exposure, but research is finding more and more young people are being diagnosed with this disease, specifically melanoma.
No-Tanning Pledge Calls Attention to Skin Cancer Risks
Thanks to the Lynnfield School District for providing this information: This spring the Junior Class at Lynnfield High School participated in the Melanoma Foundation of New England's No-Tanning Pledge contest: Your Skin is in; with the goal of increasing awareness about the dangers of tanning.
What is Your Skin Trying to Tell You?
In the summer time people are more active and participate in more outdoor activities.
2. Get any suspicious spots checked immediately. Skin cancer that is caught while still on the surface is easily treated; it is when the cancer spreads beneath the skin that it is most dangerous.
National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention Helps Consumers Understand New Sunscreen Labels
As millions of Americans prepare to enjoy the great outdoors this Memorial Day weekend, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day, May 24, 2013, as "Don't Fry Day" to raise awareness of the importance of practicing sun-safe behaviors.
May is Melanoma Awareness Month
This is the time of year sun lovers are gearing up for summer. While the sun's rays are inviting, there is a hidden danger.