Older adults face unique risks for skin cancer due to long-term sun exposure and age-related changes. Skin cancer is becoming more common in older adult populations around the world. According to the ...

WASHINGTON, DC — A woman in her late 80s with mild dementia was recently referred to Vishal A. Patel, MD, director of cutaneous oncology at the George Washington (GW) Cancer Center, director of ...

FRIDAY, May 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults have a substantial and increasing burden of skin cancer, according to a study published online May 21 in JAMA Dermatology. Ruiyao Wang, M.D., from ...

While 57% of Americans regularly use sunscreen and more Americans report taking steps to protect their skin, one-third said they got a sunburn in the past year.

Dangerous behaviors can increase the risk of DNA damage to the skin and lead to skin cancer.

At pools, parks and beaches, vending machines dispense candy and soft drinks. Trucks peddle ice cream. Snack bars sell burgers, hot dogs and fries. But you probably don’t see a machine that provides ...

Melanoma Monday is a day to raise awareness about the invasive skin cancer. However, a recent MedStar Health survey reveals ...

The trial, of nearly 20,000 patients in one health insurance plan, found that those given free access to the app were no more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer over 1 year t ...

Colorectal endoscopy, skin lesion removal, and thyroid medication—long considered routine for elderly patients—may not always ...

One in nine UK adults have admitted to deliberately burning their skin in hopes of getting a tan. About 14 per cent of adults ...