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.

Besides traffic, the most plentiful thing across South Florida is plenty of water. It’s everywhere from streams to canals and pools. But safety is not always at the forefront of people’s minds when it comes to the water.

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.

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

The Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that 7,940 Floridians will be diagnosed with melanoma, one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer, this year.

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....

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.

One in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to doctors.

Hugh Jackman took to social media Monday to alert fans he’s had another basal cell carcinoma removed. The “Logan” star posted a photo of his bandaged nose, reminding people to use sunscreen.

Dr. Gary Marder in Port St. Lucie has agreed to pay up to $18 million to reimburse the government for Medicare payments on patients who were not ill.

With its ability to help protect us from skin cancer as well as wrinkles and brown spots, sunscreen is essential. But a new survey from Consumer Reports finds that only 50 percent of us use it.