Melanoma
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'Forever chemicals' linked with higher odds of cancer in women, new study suggests. Here's why experts say people shouldn't be 'overly alarmed.'
Women exposed to "forever chemicals" may have higher-than-usual odds of developing ovarian cancer, melanoma and other types of cancer.
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20% of Gen Z adults say getting a tan is 'more important' to them than preventing skin cancer. Experts weigh in — and they're concerned.
A new survey finds that adults 18 to 25 lack sun safety knowledge, which puts them at greater risk for skin cancer later in life.
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Fans tell Leni Klum to 'wear sunscreen' after she shows off sunburn: 'A little past sun kissed'
The teenage daughter of supermodel Heidi Klum shared her bright red sunburn in a new selfie.
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Teddi Mellencamp shares graphic mole removal photo as she urges followers to 'get your yearly skin checks'
"I am doing my best to stay present and positive," the reality TV star said.
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Why this form of skin cancer strikes men harder than women
While early detection ensures a 99 percent five-year survival rate of this usually slow-growing cancer, melanoma remains the most fatal form.
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Beauty queen uses platform to shine light on nail melanoma risks
When former Miss Illinois, Karolina Jasko, found herself with what she thought was an infected thumbnail, she went to her doctor to get it checked out and possibly saved her thumb – and maybe her life. “A few days later, my finger swelled up really bad, and I automatically thought I had some sort of infection from the nail salon,” she told the Daily Mail. The procedure concluded she had subungual melanoma, which is a cancer found in the tissue of the nail bed.
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Men now have a higher rate of skin cancer deaths than women — here's why
One dermatologist suggests teaching young boys about the dangers of sun exposure and getting men accustomed to wearing a moisturizing sunscreen on a daily basis, like many women already do.