Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer Men

Melanoma is most common among older, white men, but it is preventable

Why doctors recommend sunscreens with SPF 30 or higher

Sunscreen Skin Cancer

Kevin Jonas had a basal cell carcinoma removed; here's how the skin cancer is treated, and how to spot it

kevin jonas skin cancer

Advances in melanoma treatment saved this Lansdale man's life and changed his outlook

Skin Cancer Schuster

What's keeping the U.S. from allowing better sunscreens?

Sunscreen UVA Rays

Melanoma is more likely to kill Black men than others, research finds

Melanoma in Black men

To prevent skin cancer, free sunscreen is available at 46 Pennsylvania state parks this summer

Sunscreen State Parks

Does UV light from nail dryers increase the risk of skin cancer? Scientists aren't yet sure

Gel manicures and cancer risk

Jill Biden undergoes Mohs surgery to remove a skin lesion; here's what it entails

The mRNA technology used in COVID-19 shots may soon help treat cancer

Teddi Mellencamp reveals she has melanoma; here's how to spot skin cancer

Breast implants may be linked to additional cancer types, FDA says

Cancer breast implants

Summer skin care requires more than just sunscreen, dermatologists say

Summer skincare

Johnson & Johnson recalls Neutrogena, Aveeno sunscreens due to carcinogen traces

Johnson & Johnson sunscreen recall

More Pennsylvania state parks offering free sunscreen to help prevent skin cancer this summer

Sunscreen

Heyday offering special during Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Heyday Rittenhouse

Some blood pressure medications linked to greater skin cancer risk, study finds

Sun safety to prevent skin cancer

Telemedicine can reduce wait times for highly-sought dermatology visits

Dermatologist Consult Telehealth

Don’t put off cancer screenings delayed by COVID-19 – early detection saves lives

Mammogram Breast Cancer

Can ultraviolet light be safely used to kill the coronavirus? Some are giving it a try

Free sunscreen available at some pools, beaches in Pennsylvania state parks

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As shutdowns end and weather warms, dermatologists stress sun safety

Sun safety tips

Scientists have yet to 'cure' cancer, but significant advancements have improved survival rates

Find a new mole? Here's what you should do next

Vitamin A may help reduce the risk of skin cancer

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Americans recognize dangers of skin cancer, but many don't apply sunscreen

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Pretty much everyone misses this important spot when applying sunscreen

One dose of skin cancer treatment can send melanoma patients into remission, Penn Medicine study finds

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FDA to update sunscreen regulations to improve safety and efficacy

Skin cancer is affecting men more than women globally, study suggests

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Jefferson Health researchers identify cause of skin cancer in Butterfly Syndrome patients

Stock_Carroll - Philadelphia University Jefferson

7 skin care tips for summer

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New Penn research could be hopeful discovery for melanoma patients

CHOP Children's Hospital

Mindful Mondays

The secrets to beautiful summer skin

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Melanoma surge in New Jersey likely tied to beach exposure

Indoor tanning rates dropping

Melanoma rates continue to rise, causing more deaths, higher health care costs

Skin Cancer

Most Americans still don’t use sunscreen

Sun Safety

Sun safety: Wearable band will tell you when it's time to reapply sunblock

Sun Exposure Technology

Skin cancer survivors share stories, offer warning in PSA

Skin Cancer

Sleep Apnea Alzheimer's

Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Teen Drug Use

Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

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Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression

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