Skin Cancer

Despite its reputation as one of the leading causes of skin disease–related deaths, melanoma is highly treatable when detected early.

Millions of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year, but most cases are highly treatable when found early.

People who ink may be in for more than just body art.

A recent study of olive leaves from Spain and Greece found differences in phytochemical makeup.

A recent review analyzing nearly 50 studies spanning over 20 years found that plant-based diets significantly reduce the risk of several diseases.

New research raises concerns about potentially toxic ink ingredients.

A new study found that people with rosacea are at much higher risk of other health conditions, including skin cancer, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes.

A new animal study found that pear seed extract protected skin cells from oxidative stress and damage induced by UV light.

The review authors were careful to highlight that they are not suggesting that modified RNA causes cancer.

In 1998, researchers stated “The once-maligned castor bean may be the next heavy hitter in cancer treatment," yet it is still on the drawing board.

Research warns of a vicious cycle between stress, cancer, and microbes that starts at the moment of diagnosis.

The therapy was granted accelerated approval for its use in treating patients with metastatic and unremovable melanoma.

Conventional medicine offers little hope in the fight against deadly malignant melanoma, but multiple foods, botanicals, and vitamins can help.

A recent study of melanoma indicates potential overdiagnosis, leading to possible overtreatment and the accompanying burdens of emotional and financial stress.

Six of the most common cancers are on the rise, and—most disturbingly—are occurring in younger populations.

Numerous epidemiological investigations have revealed a rising occurrence of both nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and melanoma in the last few decades.

Sunlight does more than help us create vitamin D, it appears to ward off a long list of diseases, including some cancers

Putting its possible dangers aside, sunscreen—which in its present forms, dates back about 100 years—can protect us from getting sunburnt. Watch our exclusive episode, only on NTD. And if you’re ...

When I was diagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma over 37 years ago, my world fell apart in ways I could never have imagined. Hearing those three dreaded words, “You have ...

Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that arises from the uncontrolled growth and division of melanocytes, specialized cells responsible for melanin production. Despite accounting for about 1 percent of ...

Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that develops when skin cells grow and divide uncontrollably. Although it is less common than other types of skin cancer, melanoma is ...

Recent studies show skin cancer is prevailing in the United States and globally. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps are responsible for most skin ...

Does the Sun cause cancer? In the right amount, it may actually help prevent it.

President Joe Biden was discovered to have skin cancer at his annual physical in February and underwent surgery to remove it. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the ...

After several rounds of treatment for a rare eye cancer—weekly drug infusions that could cost nearly $50,000 each—Paul Davis learned Medicare had abruptly stopped paying the bills. That left Davis, ...

Interest in the sunshine vitamin exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic because of its immunity-boosting effects. A new study found that regularly taking vitamin D supplements is linked to a significant ...

An experimental mRNA vaccine significantly reduced the risk of skin cancer recurrence and death in patients when used in combination with the immunotherapy Keytruda,  Moderna and Merck announced this month. Skin cancer ...