Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent announcement that she will have a basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, removed this week may have many wondering what causes skin cancer and about the most ...

The two most common forms of skin cancer According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. 1 While melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, ...

New research finds that indoor tanning raises the risk of developing melanoma by nearly threefold, and alters your DNA.

Older adults face unique risks for skin cancer due to long-term sun exposure and age-related changes. Skin cancer is becoming more common in older adult populations around the world. According to the ...

Extreme heat and plenty of sunshine is a given for Atlanta, especially this summer. In June, there were nearly 285 hours of sunshine, and we’re on track for more rays this month, according to U.S.

There is a push for better skin cancer awareness in rural Colorado, especially among farmers and ranchers. “They're at a very ...

Sunbathing is tan-talizing — but it comes at a price. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US — and one of the most preventable. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or ...

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with an estimated 1 in 5 Americans receiving a skin cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. And skin cancer cases are rising, with the American Academy of ...

Health organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, report skin cancer as the most common cancer in the ...

Hugh Jackman reflected on being diagnosed with skin cancer six times, encouraging others to get checkups and stressing the ...

Kevin Jonas, Christie Brinkley, Andy Cohen and more stars have opened up about skin cancer and the importance of staying protected from UV rays Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her ...