The abundance in Black skin of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color, offers extra protection from damaging ultraviolet rays. That makes Black people less likely than White people to get ...

Rare, deadly, and often missed, some skin cancers develop in areas that rarely see the sun. Scientists are still learning about them, but here's what we know.

Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, but when it does occur it can be far more deadly. Black Americans are nearly five times more likely to die within five years of a melanoma ...

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., but for Black people, cancer signs can show up in unexpected places, and missing them can have serious consequences.

Skin cancer remains one of the most common yet most curable cancers when caught early. The average person has dozens of moles and skin spots, making it easy to overlook subtle changes that might ...

Children as young as five are being taught how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen, as part of a new pilot aimed at ...

Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, but when it does occur it can be far more deadly. Black Americans are nearly five times more likely to die within five years of a melanoma ...