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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.

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Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of skin color, age, or gender. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. When caught early, skin cancer is highly ...

In a significant leap forward for successful cancer surgery, researchers at the University of Missouri and collaborators have ...

There's little more relaxing than spending time at the beach—but what's going on in your brain during a day spent playing in the waves? Scientists are discovering more of the benefits of "blue ...

Meet the Experts: Michelle Voss, Ph.D., a professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Iowa ;and S. Ahmad Sajjadi M.D., Ph.D., an associate professor of neurology at the ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A clinic at UVA Health is focusing on a lesser-known, but serious, brain condition that often mimics other illnesses and is commonly overlooked.

Credit: Shutterstock When someone wrongs us, why does getting even feel so good? In his new book, The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World’s Deadliest Addiction—and How to Overcome It, lawyer ...

A pregnant brain-dead woman in Georgia was kept on life support until her fetus was viable. Experts say it raises ethical and legal questions.