Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Manu Vega/Getty Images You’ve probably covered the basic things you can do to reduce your skin cancer risk: Wear sunscreen, avoid ...

If you are staring at a dark spot under your fingernail, you may want to see a dermatologist. It could be a form of melanoma. “It is rare, and it’s scary that it’s rare, because a lot of people would ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kennedy News & Media The black lines (left) on Michelle Tagliamonte's thumb were a sign of cancer. Michelle Tagliamonte, 58, ...

NEW YORK -- Gel manicures are preferred by some women because the polish can last longer and may be less likely to chip. One expert, however, warned this week at a medical conference that the ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, but when it does occur, it can be far more deadly. Black Americans are nearly five times more likely to die within five years ...

Hint: It often shows up where the sun doesn’t shine. A guide to self-checking Black skin. By Brian Vines Maya Angelou has ...

A new study published in JAMA Dermatology suggests U.S. veterans exposed to Agent Orange may face a higher risk of developing acral melanoma — a rare and often late-diagnosed form ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. The abundance in Black skin of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color, offers extra protection from damaging ...

Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Nobody thinks she was referring to skin care, of course—but when it ...