Health News Archives

Burn Rate in Kids Has Dropped, But Still Causes Concern
Youths' thinner skin makes them more susceptible to severe injury, expert says

Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer
Protect and check your skin

New Compound Shrinks Skin Cancers
Study found more than half of advanced basal cell carcinomas responded to treatment

Sunlight May Cause Rash in Autoimmune Disease
UV exposure associated with skin inflammation in study of myositis

Wear Sunscreen for Lifelong Benefits
Sun damage never goes away so protect kids from the start, expert says

Health Tip: Help Prevent Sunburn
Factors that increase your risk

Kids Given Photos of Sunburn Damage Covered Up Better
Study says every preteen should get UV snapshot of what exposure can do to their skin

Compound in Berries May Lessen Sun Damage
Study in mice finds ellagic acid, also in nuts, limits wrinkling

Genes Hike Melanoma Risk Even in Those Who Tan Well
Study finds chances of getting deadly skin cancer higher despite darker coloring

Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma
Variation found in more than 40% of females under 50 raises odds almost 4-fold