As often as we’re told to avoid the sun to prevent melanoma, it’s still startling to see just how much sunlight is to blame for the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Summer may be winding down but the amount of time you spend in the sun may not be. Doctors say if you’re not protecting your skin properly, you could end up with melasma.

Before you head to the beach, take a stroll through the park or hike in the forest this summer, be sure to apply sunscreen and protect yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. We know that when it comes to choosing a sunscreen the decision might be hard with the huge variety of products out there. Here are five tips to...

Before you head to the beach, take a stroll through the park or hike in the forest this summer, be sure to apply sunscreen and protect yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. We know that when it comes to choosing a sunscreen the decision might be hard with the huge variety of products out there. Here are five tips to...

Five things to think about when choosing the right sunscreen.

Several active ingredients in popular sunscreens don’t just sit on the top of the skin, they are absorbed into the bloodstream, according to a new study from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, NBC News reported. Researchers determined that far higher levels of these ingredients are absorbed into people’s systems than the amount considered benign enough to avoid safety testing...

Karolina Jasko has a family history of melanoma, so she’s no stranger to paying attention to her skin. Her mother — who battled the deadliest form of skin cancer twice and recovered — has always been vigilant about checking Jasko’s moles for any changes. But melanoma was still able to sneak up on Jasko in a spot neither she nor...

One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetimes, and our changing climate may be part of the problem.

NBC Today Anchor Marc Fein: I had the honor of talking to DMN Dallas City Columnist Robert Wilonsky today about his battle with cancer. He was told he wouldn’t see his son’s next birthday. He did, and his story is remarkable. Robert is a phenomenal writer who is well known in North Texas for his wit and wisdom in covering...

Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer in the U.S. every year, making it the most common form of cancer in the country. But it is often preventable. Consumer Reports offers three simple steps to avoid skin cancer this summer and beyond.

Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer in the U.S. every year, making it the most common form of cancer in the country. But it is often preventable. Consumer Reports offers three simple steps to avoid skin cancer this summer and beyond.

Some soccer fans will follow their teams anywhere to see them play in the World Cup.

When Danielle Dick was frustrated at being unable to find the right words, her obstetrician told her it was probably “pregnancy brain” brought on by the twins she was carrying. But “Today” reported that when one day she wasn’t able to speak at all, an emergency MRI revealed three masses nestled in her brain, which turned out to be melanoma....

To help you avoid harmful exposure to UV radiation you can find the UV index on our website and app. A number between 1 and 11+ will be posted daily.

Hundreds of people in North Texas came out to a medical clinic hosted by Amen Free Clinic on Sunday.

Consumer Reports warns, one thing you should not try to make at home is sunscreen.

A study raises concerns about the accuracy of melanoma diagnoses. Researchers also say a child’s IQ may affect how long they live.

If you think all sunscreens are created equal, think again. Consumer Reports has released its annual list of top sunscreens as well as a warning about the SPF number on some bottles: If you put too much faith in them, you could be putting your skin at risk.

In today’s health connection, we talk to Medical Oncologist Dr. Charles Cowey of Texas Oncology-Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center about the prevalence of skin cancer in the U.S. and how you can prevent skin cancer.

Despite real-world lessons about skin cancer, practicing good habits with sun exposure is often lost on many people’s minds.