Men are more likely to get melanoma than women, and almost twice as many will die from this form of skin cancer. But why the stark difference between genders? We spoke with Dr. Natalia Palacio to understand why and to get her tips for how men can lower their risks.
When it comes to baseball, North Texas loves its Texas Rangers. But with the mercury rising and the sunsets coming later, it can be safe to say many don’t enjoy the heat and damaging rays
The official first day of summer falls in June, which for many people means a lot of time outdoors. Although getting out during the warm weather provides its own health benefits, heading outdoors without the
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In the past several years, there has been a notable shift in U.S. health care priorities and insurance practices. Screenings play a pivotal role in
As the school year ends and students start their long-awaited summer vacation, many families utilize this bit of free time to head outdoors. When you’re headed to the coast or the waterpark, it can be
The official first day of summer falls in June, which for many people means a lot of time outdoors. Although getting out during the warm weather provides its own health benefits, heading outdoors without the
It’s no secret that men are notorious for waiting out health issues until they become a bigger problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a quarter of all men surveyed
The kids are out of school and families are spending more and more time out in the sun. Many people pack sunscreen when they’re heading to the pool or beach, but sunscreen’s protection reaches far
If you’re on Instagram — the popular photo-sharing social media site — you might have noticed an increase in a new form of body art. Using the hashtags of #suntantattoo, #sunburnart and #sunburntattoos, people share images of
For years now, you’ve been bombarded with the same skin protection wisdom: Cover all exposed areas of the skin with sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 before heading outdoors.
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