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Study Finds Dramatic Rise in Skin Cancer among Middle-Aged Adults
ROCHESTER, Minn — Feb. 4, 2014 — A new Mayo Clinic study found that among middle-aged men and women, 40 to 60 years old, the overall incidence of skin cancer increased nearly eightfold between 1970 and...
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Expert Alert – May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Prevention Month Know How to...
ROCHESTER, Minn. — May is National Melanoma Skin Cancer Prevention Month and the perfect time to raise awareness about this deadly disease. Mayo Clinic experts in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota are...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Radio: Fertility and Conception/Osteomyelitis/Melanoma
Fertility ... the ability to make a baby ... is affected by a host of factors. From diet and stress ... to age and genetics ... they all play a role in success or failure when trying to conceive. On...
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Should There be Age Restrictions on Tanning Beds?
Last week the Food and Drug Administration proposed steps to prevent the use of indoor tanning beds. They want to restrict usage to people 18 years of age and older, and they want tanning bed...
View ArticleThe ABCDE melanoma test: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
Melanoma, which develops in the cells that produce your skin’s pigment, is the most serious type of skin cancer. However, when it’s detected early, melanoma can be treated effectively. In this Mayo...
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Consumer Health: The importance of sunscreen, sunglasses and protective...
July is UV Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about protecting yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight. Exposure to UV...
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Consumer Health: UV radiation and your skin
July is UV Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight or tanning beds. Skin cancer is the most common type of...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sun protection for children — and adults
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What are the best kinds of sunscreen to use on my kids? Do spray sunscreens work as well as lotions? Also, does UPF clothing offer more sun protection than a standard long-sleeved...
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Consumer Health: Summer sun safety
August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn the signs of sun damage and remember the ways you can protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet,...
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Consumer Health: Understanding skin cancer and how to prevent it
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this and good time to learn about the three main types of skin cancer and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Skin cancer is the most common type...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a time to check your body for signs of this common and preventable disease. Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this...
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Consumer Health: Enjoy the summer sun safely
August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about protecting yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight....
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Expert Alert – May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Prevention Month Know How to...
ROCHESTER, Minn. — May is National Melanoma Skin Cancer Prevention Month and the perfect time to raise awareness about this deadly disease. Mayo Clinic experts in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota are...
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Consumer Health: Does expired sunscreen still work?
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to check the expiration date on last year's sunscreen. It's that time of year when everyone's looking forward to some fun in the sun....
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sunscreen needs for any complexion
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I spent many a summer at the beach growing up. My mother always slathered me with sunscreen. Now, as a 30-year-old woman, sunscreen remains a part of my routine, regardless of the...
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Consumer Health: Enjoying the summer sun safely
August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about protecting yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight....
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