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Fit Kid Fridays: protecting your skin from the sun
This weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer - and that means it's time to make sure your skin is protected from the sun.
Letter: Be aware of skin cancer during May
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and with skin cancer on the rise, everyone should know their risk for the disease.
"Don't Fry Day" spreads warning about skin cancer, encourages sunscreen
It may not be marked on your calendar, but May 24th is "Don't Fry Day." Its a reminder to wear your sunscreen when you're out and about.
Sunscreens Not Created Equal: Consumer Reports
May 24, 2013 -- In its new sunscreen ratings evaluation, Consumer Reports found that paying more for sunscreen doesn't always mean better protection.
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Reports Skin Cancer Treatments As #1 Procedure of 2012
San Diego dermatologist and incoming President of the ASDS Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, discusses the new results of the annual survey and predicts top treatments for 2013.
It's hard to put sunscreen on a baby. They wiggle and twist, and sunscreen ends up on their clothes and in their hair.
Sensus Healthcare Receives FDA Clearance to Treat Keloids with the SRT-100a
Leading Dermatologists and Oncologists have found the SRT-100a superficial radiotherapy system to be an excellent choice for their patients who are not good surgical candidates.
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.
Interactive Map: NJ Exceeds Nationwide Skin Cancer Rate
Breaking local news and comprehensive coverage of the Philadelphia region, nation and world from Philly.com, Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News.
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.