Jun 27, 2025 | Seasonal
As summer activities ramp up, it’s easy to overlook the risks of prolonged sun exposure. Skin cancer remains the most common cancer in the U.S., and while the sun may feel great, its ultraviolet (UV) rays can pose serious health risks over time. Family...
May 6, 2025 | Body
This post was written by Curtis C. Chastain, MD, FACP, and was first published in February 2021. Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, and it often starts with a mole that doesn’t look quite right. It’s responsible for nearly 10,000 deaths in the U.S....
Aug 29, 2024 | Seasonal
Your skin isn’t just vulnerable to the sun’s rays during summer days by the pool or at the beach. Prolonged exposure to the sun any time of year can lead to sun damage — that includes working in the garden on those first warm days of spring or sitting in the bleachers...
Apr 27, 2022 | Seasonal
The days are getting warmer, the sun is shining and we’re all spending more time outside with our families and loved ones. May ushers in Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to sort through those bottles of sunscreen in the bathroom cabinet,...
Mar 7, 2022 | Seasonal
As the days warm up, our social calendars see an increase in activity, too. And most of it is outside in the much-welcomed nicer weather. Think neighborhood barbecues, outdoor markets, music festivals, family trips and more. And while you’re planning those springtime...
