You’ve probably heard about the link between UV rays and skin cancer. But what exactly are UV rays, and how are they dangerous? And most importantly—what can you do to reduce your exposure? Here are the basics: The light that comes from the sun contains ...

Here’s a shocking stat: Up to 1 in 5 Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that sunscreen can go a long way toward reducing your risk. But the contents inside that bottle or tube isn’t magic. “Sunscreen only works if you’re a...

Updated July 15, 2021 Everybody loves the outdoors in the spring and summer. After a long winter of dark mornings and early dusk, people crave sunlight! With the sun comes the responsibility of protecting your largest organ – the skin– from the sun’s dam...

Updated: February 25, 2020 Skin cancer is by far the most common cancer in the U.S. The good news is that the two most common types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, are very easily treatable if diagnosed early and managed...