Skin cancer occurs when skin cells mutate and grow uncontrollably, most often due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage. While ...

Researchers found that sunburn disables a natural skin defense, allowing inflammation to trigger dangerous changes in cells. Understanding this process could help stop skin cancer before it starts.

We know we should all be wearing sunscreen. But how can you ensure the one you are using is reliable? We spoke to experts to ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Avoiding exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is vital for preventing skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). July is recognized as UV Safety ...

Tanning beds promise a quick glow, but a new study says the real cost is written deep into your skin. Researchers have found ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly six million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the U.S. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even deadly. Fortunately, ...

Results of a study recently published in Nature Communications suggests that radiation from ultraviolet (UV) nail polish dryers could induce cell death and trigger molecular changes linked to cancer ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and health experts are urging Americans to be cautious while soaking in the sun. The American Cancer Society reports that skin cancer is the ...

For people who live in a place as sunny as metro Phoenix, the Ultraviolet Index is a crucial tool to help protect against dangerous levels of sun exposure. The UV Index measures the radiation that ...

A small new laboratory study, while far from conclusive, may inspire people to get their nails done less often, or take some basic precautions at the salon. “I definitely did not expect these results, ...

When you want your nail polish to stay put for weeks, getting a gel manicure is usually a solid option. Gel polish is typically “cured” by ultraviolet (UV) light, which helps the formula quickly dry ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — July is UV awareness month, a time to remind ourselves of the powerful impact the sun’s ultraviolet rays can have on our health. Here in the Lowcountry, where sunshine is ...