Skin Cancer Foundation

Dear Amy: I am really scared for my younger sister. My mom has let her start tanning in tanning beds. Because we have a history of skin cancer deaths in our family, I can't figure out why my mom would let my sister do this. My sister is now addicted;...

For the last 30 years, The Skin Cancer Foundation has been fighting the good fight against the growing menace of skin cancer. It has issued a consistent message about skin protection and research into the most common form of cancer in the United States....

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Choosing the right sunscreen may be more difficult than you think.  It may seem like a no-brainer, but, before you hit the beach, you should know all sunscreens are not created equal. "When you look at a label and it says SPF, that...

Many of us slather on the sunscreen before heading outdoors, but are you applying it before you get in the car for your morning and evening commute? If you're not, you should be, especially if you spend hours a week......

Looking to get in shape for bathing suit season but need a little extra help? Check out the fourth annual Shape magazine Summer Beach Tour coming to Hermosa Beach (1 Pier Avenue) June 2....

As summer heats up, we've learned to slather SPF 15 or higher all over our bodies and faces in an effort to prevent sun damage and skin cancer. We've also been told to recite our ABCs when checking for unusual moles: asymmetry, border irregularity and...

House Speaker Michael E. Busch was treated this week for what he called a non life-threatening form of skin cancer -- a condition he attributes largely to his years of work as a lifeguard at a time when sunblock was less effective and often went unused....

On Monday, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved a new drug to treat advanced basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. This is good news for the approximately 2.8 million Americans who will be diagnosed with a basal-cell...

Name of business: Country Zen Massage Studio Owner: Betsy Schoonover Address: 14 S. Main St., Boonsboro Opening date: July 1, 2011 Products and services: Jane Iredale skin-care products, which are recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation; Bioelements...

Summer's just about to launch but hot weather made an early start this year. For most, it's an inconvenience, but for others it can be deadly. Here are some practical and fun ways to beat the heat — for children, adults, the elderly and pets....

In the 2009 offseason Wichita Wingnut's bench coach Brian Rose was doing what most everyone does in baseball during that time:  he was looking for a job.  After being released by Grand Prairie Rose started calling around the league to look for an opening....

All the sunscreen in the world is only as good as its SPF rating and how long it's effective on your skin. However, clothes are a different story. What you wear can protect your skin against the sun's vicious ultraviolet (UV) rays. Of course, there are...