Sunscreen Report
A new report from the Environmental Working Group finds a majority of sunscreens on the market may not protect you from the sun's harmful rays, and some could actually be harmful.
A new report from the Environmental Working Group finds a majority of sunscreens on the market may not protect you from the sun's harmful rays, and some could actually be harmful.
Tanning Beds Linked to Melanoma
New research shines a harsh light on tanning beds-- confirming the link between indoor tanning and potentially deadly melanoma.
New research shines a harsh light on tanning beds-- confirming the link between indoor tanning and potentially deadly melanoma.
Sun Block in a Pill?
A sun blocking supplement, sold in a capsule, helps skin when exposed to sunlight.
A sun blocking supplement, sold in a capsule, helps skin when exposed to sunlight.
Cancer Death Rates Have Been Dropping
Deaths from cancer have been steadily dropping over the past two decades.
Deaths from cancer have been steadily dropping over the past two decades.
Tanning Addictions
While many young people are heading to the tanning bed to prepare for prom or spring break, a study suggests some are drawn to indoor tanning for deeper reasons-- and show signs of an addiction to tanning.
While many young people are heading to the tanning bed to prepare for prom or spring break, a study suggests some are drawn to indoor tanning for deeper reasons-- and show signs of an addiction to tanning.
Can You Still Get Sunburned in the Shade?
What's healthier? Wearing sunscreen or hanging out in the shade?
What's healthier? Wearing sunscreen or hanging out in the shade?
Father Forced to Live in Cottage Due to Cancer
Local carpenters are helping build a new home for a family whose father can't live in the house anymore due to the mold affecting his cancer treatment.
Local carpenters are helping build a new home for a family whose father can't live in the house anymore due to the mold affecting his cancer treatment.
Tanning Addiction
Tanning can be an actual addiction for people. And for some, it can be just as fatal.
Tanning can be an actual addiction for people. And for some, it can be just as fatal.
Tanning Tax
A 10% tax on tanning beds will take effect in July as part of the new health care reform bill.
A 10% tax on tanning beds will take effect in July as part of the new health care reform bill.
Sunscreen Costs
Only a small percentage of people are good about wearing sunscreen, and that means more business for dermatologists.
Only a small percentage of people are good about wearing sunscreen, and that means more business for dermatologists.
A Telephone Call Can Help Cancer Depression
A simple phone call could help some cancer patients deal with pain and depression.
A simple phone call could help some cancer patients deal with pain and depression.
Women Use Yoga To Recover From Chemo Therapy
Cancer survivors use yoga to calm anxiety and recover from chemo therapy.
Cancer survivors use yoga to calm anxiety and recover from chemo therapy.
Taxing Tans
Skin cancer experts applaud the new tax on tanning, that began July 1st as part of the new healthcare reform bill.
Skin cancer experts applaud the new tax on tanning, that began July 1st as part of the new healthcare reform bill.
FDA Strengthens Warning Against Tanning Beds
The FDA may strengthen its warning against tanning beds.
The FDA may strengthen its warning against tanning beds.
Coffee Cancer
Your morning cup of coffee not only gives you a boost, it could also be protecting you from head and neck cancer.
Your morning cup of coffee not only gives you a boost, it could also be protecting you from head and neck cancer.
Cancer Environments
Cancer patients say they are convinced that chemicals in the environment cause breast cancer. Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports on what the researchers are saying now about this claim.
Cancer patients say they are convinced that chemicals in the environment cause breast cancer. Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports on what the researchers are saying now about this claim.
Deciphering Sunscreen Labels
You slather on the sunscreen, but how do you know how well it's blocking the sun's harmful rays?
You slather on the sunscreen, but how do you know how well it's blocking the sun's harmful rays?
Dr. Nancy Discusses Preventing Skin Cancer
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC today Show) talks with Ann Curry, focusing on preventing skin cancer.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC today Show) talks with Ann Curry, focusing on preventing skin cancer.
A New Drug May Treat Melanoma
Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, but there are very few options for patients once they're diagnosed. Now an experimental drug is showing promise.
Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, but there are very few options for patients once they're diagnosed. Now an experimental drug is showing promise.
Environmental Toxins Are Causing Cancer All Across the US
A report released by the President's Cancer Panel finds environmental toxins are behind thousands of cancer deaths every year, and are causing "grievous harm."
A report released by the President's Cancer Panel finds environmental toxins are behind thousands of cancer deaths every year, and are causing "grievous harm."
