New FDA rules are helping ensure that we get the protection we pay for, and with skin cancer on the rise (one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime), these changes can't come soon enough.
Scientists say they "serendipitously" discovered that a drug used to treat a type of cancer quickly reversed Alzheimer's disease in mice.
The most deadly recorded listeria outbreak and concerns about nuclear radiation after Japan's biggest earthquake made major health headlines this year, along with several notable deaths to cancer and the inspiring recovery of a Congresswoman who suffered brain injuries from a gunshot wound.
A few years ago, I had an African-American woman in her early 30s come to see me for a rash on her legs. I looked at her feet and saw an irregular, jet-black mole on her heel. I was immediately concerned and asked how long this mole had been there.
Dogs aren't exactly subtle when they want something -- and a break from the heat is no exception.
Instead of slathering on baby oil and baking in the sun until turning red as a tomato, more beachgoers are donning wide-brimmed hats, flowing tunics and hiding from ultraviolet rays under large umbrellas.
Skin cancer affects many people, so there's a movement to help people learn not to burn. CNN's Brooke Baldwin reports.
Getting too much sun is bad for anyone, but it's especially dangerous for babies, whose sensitive skin hasn't developed enough layers of natural protection to withstand intense summer rays.
American Society of Clinical Oncology's Dr. George Sledge discusses a new cancer drug that fights advanced melanoma.
For the first time, patients with the deadliest form of skin cancer have two new treatment options that prolong survival, according to new research presented at a cancer conference in Chicago on Sunday.
California Gov. Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown Jr. had a cancerous growth removed from the right side of his nose, his office said Saturday.
A new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement offers guidance on skin cancer prevention.
When Samantha Hessel heard about the risks associated with tanning beds, she ignored them. When her mom cautioned her not to tan so much, Hessel shrugged it off.
Eden Lewis prefers to be "a bronzed goddess instead of a pasty Snow White," so she gets a spray tan before a vacation or an important social event.
I'm an American living in China. Two months ago I had a pyogenic granuloma surgically removed from the palm of my hand. It had grown to about 2 x 3 centimeters in size and would often bleed. Now I have several (eight) small granulomas starting in the same general, but larger area. Could there be an alternative diagnosis or cause?
Let's be honest: Many of us -- OK, most of us -- weren't exactly paragons of health in our youth. And we can't help wondering: Will those margaritas, junk-food binges, forgotten condoms, or even that one bong hit eventually come back to haunt us?
Contrary to previous research, the supplement selenium does not reduce the risk of developing lung cancer, a new study shows.
Skin cancer affects many people, so there is a movement to help people learn not to burn.
Whether a person is light- or dark-skinned, whether it's cloudy or sunny outside, dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen -- globs of it.
People who regularly use tanning beds may double or even triple their risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to a new study.
Acclaimed chef Grant Achatz once said he would rather die than lose his tongue.
Lawmakers explore links surrounding indoor tanning and melanoma a day before the FDA reviews regulation of tanning beds.
One day ahead of a scheduled Food and Drug Administration hearing on the risks of ultraviolet radiation from tanning lamps, lawmakers and advocates gathered Wednesday to brief the news media about what they say are the dangers of tanning beds and the need for additional FDA regulations.
The reality star underwent reconstructive nasal surgery after an operation in October left her feeling "ugly"
I have a small mole on the tip of my nose. Can I have a small mole removed? What is the recovery time? Is it painful?
Melanie Griffith has undergone surgery to remove the early stages of skin cancer from her face, a representative for the actress said.
The entire genetic codes of two common types of cancer have been cracked, according to scientists, who say the breakthrough could unlock a new era in the treatment of deadly diseases.
At 32 years old Doug Ulman is president of cancer-support charity the Lance Armstrong Foundation. He has also survived three separate cases of cancer.
I have basal cell carcinoma. I have had two surgeries on my face. I have had a few frozen off as well. Was to go back to the doctor to get a checkup on the ones he has frozen off. I have canceled every appointment since then. I am just tired of always getting cut on and things frozen off. I always seem to get bad news every time I go. Now, I have noticed a new light brown spot on my face. It looks like a freckle. Yes, I do have them and also am a redhead. I'm 35. So I don't think I'm still getting freckles. I used to tan seven days a week 365 days a year. I always went 25-30 minutes a day. I was just wondering what that spot might be. It's the size of a pencil eraser. Can this cancer spead to my organs'? I told my husband that I would listen to you! He's very TICKED at me for not listening. Thanks for your time.
A new drug for melanoma has been shown to rapidly shrink malignant tumors in an early trial at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York.
We received hundreds of questions from you for The Clinic live Webcast, hosted by Dr Sanjay Gupta on August 23. Here are the best questions and the all important answers from our panel of cancer experts.
A new report puts sunbeds in the same danger category as cigarettes. ITN's Chris Choi reports.
Sunbeds pose a similar cancer risk as cigarettes and asbestos, according to an international cancer research agency.
Melissa Long reports on a new procedure that is helping melanoma patients live longer.
When Linda Campbell of Lexington, North Carolina, started to lose her vision in winter 2000 she knew something was wrong. After a diagnosis of ocular melanoma, a rare cancer, she went through numerous treatments to save her eye. Despite one recurrence, by 2007 Campbell was pretty sure she had beaten the odds. That was until last year, when her doctors found lesions on her liver. Her melanoma had spread.
When Tiffany Wilson noticed a small growth on her left hip, she didn't think much of it.
Several of Michael Jackson's comeback concerts in London have been postponed until next year because producers can't be ready in time for the July debut, according to a "Dear Customer" e-mail sent to ticket holders Wednesday.
Contrary to a report in a British newspaper, Michael Jackson does not have skin cancer, says Randy Phillips, president and CEO of AEG Live, the promoter of the King of Pop's upcoming concerts at London's 02 Arena.
Stephanie White is a skin cancer expert. At 41, she's had all three types of the condition: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
CNN's Melissa Long reports on keeping our skin healthy in the summer sun.
I have notice that my fingernails have started to turn really dark. They used to be pink but now they are turning dark brown. Call you tell me what is causing this, and what treatment if any can I use to cure this? This is really becoming noticeable. Thanks for your advice.
There are around 200 known types of cancers. Some are far more widespread than others.
Go out in the hot sun, take a magnifying glass and focus concentrated sunbeams on your lips. That's what some dermatologists claim you're doing when you apply shiny lip gloss and go into the sun. The consequence may be an increased risk of skin cancer on your lips. Skin cancer of the lips accounts for 10 percent of all skin cancer cases, and 3,500 new cases of skin cancer of the lips are diagnosed each year.
Sarah Palin warns that the 'far left wing' of the democratic party is preparing to take over the federal government.
Just hours before Election Day, the McCain campaign released a summary of Gov. Sarah Palin's health -- a physician's letter saying the vice presidential candidate is in "excellent health."
Meghan McCain was on the talk-show couch, being grilled by the hosts of "The View." Does it bother her to hear jokes about her father's age? Megan, 23, started chuckling, and allowed, "He IS old!" Tension was replaced by laughter. But that was summer. These days, for Republican Sen. John McCain, age is no laughing matter.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on the medical condition of Sen. John McCain.
The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems in an effort to better inform doctors and patients
An Oregon man, given less than a year to live, had a complete remission of advanced deadly skin cancer after an experimental treatment that revved up his immune system to fight the tumors
Teenagers may be more susceptible than adults to certain types of cancer, including cervical, testicular and skin cancer
Democratic presidential front-runner Sen. Barack Obama is in excellent health, according to a statement from his doctor, released by the campaign.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on Sen. John McCain's medications, cancers and background as a smoker.
A team of doctors from the Mayo Clinic declared Friday that there appears to be no physical reason why Sen. John McCain, the 71-year-old presumed Republican presidential candidate, could not carry out the duties of the office.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks about what Sen. John McCain's medical records might reveal.
Sen. John McCain will give select members of the media a three-hour glimpse at his medical records Friday.
His bout with melanoma after the 2000 campaign makes his health and his age election issues today. Why he's still at risk
The actor says sun damage forced him to have a cancerous mole removed
A new study shows that where skin cancer starts on the body plays into how deadly it will be
Like other branches of science, nutrition is constantly evolving. As researchers learn more about vitamins and minerals, for example, dietary advice changes.
Todd Beckman, president and founder of The Tan Company, has constantly fought negative press about the $5 billion industry and now faces a summer slowdown, but he insists his business can survive the intense heat.
You'd think 12,000 scientists could fill a drug pipeline. And they probably can. But can they fill it to Wall Street's satisfaction?
Instead of using surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, researchers from the National Institutes of Health are finding so-far limited but inspiring success in a new approach for fighting cancer, using the immune system to attack the tumors the way it would a cold or flu.
How confident are you when you slather on sunscreen? What do "waterproof," "all day," "UVA/UVB protection," and "sunblock," mean to you? An important step in protecting against skin cancer, right?
CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather told his audience Monday night that he recently had several cancerous growths removed from his face, and urged viewers to get examinations for skin cancer.
Researchers at an Australian university believe they have developed a breakthrough showing skin cancer can be stopped by the common cold virus.
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