Experts are worried about tanning's resurgence among young adults, fueled by social media. Some influencers are also encouraging the use of tanning beds. Gen Z adults are less informed about sun protection and more likely to believe misconceptions about tanning. Misinformation is also spread on social media about tanning. Despite tanning beds being classified as cancer-causing, federal regulations have stalled. Experts stress there is no safe tan and young tanning bed users are more likely to develop melanoma, a potentially life-threatening skin cancer. Parents are encouraged to communicate with their teens about the risks of tanning.
Carly Simon, the singer known for “Nobody Does It Better” and other hits, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In a statement to The Associated Press on Monday, the eighty-three-year-old Simon shared her journey of learning to live with the condition. She had experienced arthritis and underwent joint replacement surgeries, but her mobility continued to decline. After an evaluation at the Mayo Clinic, she received the Parkinson's diagnosis. Simon also revealed she was treated for basal cell carcinoma on her face. Despite health challenges, music has been a solace. She will release “Comes in Waves,” her first album of original songs since 2008, in August.
Don't Fry-Day is a reminder to protect your skin from the sun!
The Nevada Cancer Coalition, the Reno Aces and the City of Reno held the Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening at the Greater Nevada Field on May 7.
A local dermatologist will be performing free skin cancer screenings on Tuesday at the Greater Nevada Field.
According to officials the Truckee Meadows Fire Protections District had a significant amount of melanoma exposures.
The higher the SPF - the better? We'll ‘Ask the Doctor’ for tips to protect your skin in the sun.
Sunscreen is a must this time of year, especially if you plan on heading up to Tahoe. The closer you are to the sun, the more radiation you're exposed to, raising your risk for cancer.
Dermatologists and medical oncologists from Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute, Carson Tahoe Health, and Cancer Care Specialists will educate about skin cancer and skin cancer prevention, and offer free melanoma screening clinics May 3 and 10.
How often do you look closely at your skin? A change in a mole or a sore that doesn't heal could be signs of skin cancer. Find out more in our Ask the Doctor segment.