9 ‘mother’s health rules’ get an update

Should you clean your plate, avoid reading in the dark, and sit up straight?  Some experts say no.

How to break your addiction to tanning

Regular tanners may have physical withdrawal when they try to stop using tanning beds, experts say.

Acne, diet, and mental health linked in teens

Norwegian researchers say that acne may really be a nightmare for teenagers.

Is there really a skin cancer epidemic?

A new study suggests that there may not be a dramatic increase in cases of skin cancer. Instead, it may be that doctors simply have new and better ways of identifying the disease.

Depression may hasten cancer death

Depression may rob cancer patients of years of life, a new study has found.

Making the most of expiring health insurance

A health reporter talks about how you can prioritize the use of your employer’s insurance if you believe you’re in danger of losing it.

Time for an end-of-summer skin check

Experts say the end of summer is a great time to take a close look at your skin before putting it under layers of clothing–especially if you’ve already had skin cancer.

Figuring out your medical bills

A reporter discusses the best ways to navigate the sea of medical-billing red tape.

Elderly people more at risk of skin cancer

Researchers say aging skin appears unable to call T cells, but the problem appears to be reversible.

Skin cancer drug shows promise in early trial

In the study of 33 people with metastatic basal cell skin cancers, 18 patients showed tumor shrinkage or an overall improvement in skin cancer symptoms.