The retina is part of the central nervous system, and therefore a direct extension of the brain. This is why changes in the ...

Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, often hides in plain sight. While many are vigilant about obvious changes ...

The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star revealed this week that her dad, rock legend John Mellencamp, is already making burial plans after her melanoma ... to keep an eye on your skin ...

Early detection of melanoma is crucial, as highlighted by the initial mole discovery and subsequent diagnosis. The journey involved surgery, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, with challenges like ...

The actress is raising awareness about skin cancer. "Several years ago, I was diagnosed (and thankfully, fully recovered) from melanoma," Michelle Monaghan said. "I LOVE the sun - that’s why I ...

The 49-year-old had her melanoma removed more than a decade ago after spotting a mole on her leg. Read on to know what causes this dangerous disease. Monaghan, who grew up in Winthrop, Iowa, said she ...

Immune checkpoint (IC) inhibitor drug holidays are safe in patients with metastatic melanoma who achieve an objective response (OR) during therapy, according to a study of more than 200 patients ...

A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma, new research led by Oregon Health & Science University finds.

Identifying moles vs. skin cancer is not always easy. However, there are telltale signs that can help differentiate a benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion from potentially dangerous skin cancer. Benign ...

Researchers discovered the blood vessels at the back of the eye -- called retinal microvasculature -- can show early signs someone is at risk of developing dementia. A new University of Otago ...

Among patients with stage III melanoma who received adjuvant pembrolizumab, more than 50% experienced low-grade toxicities. The results of such toxicities included patients discontinuing treatment ...

Blocking the enzyme HPGDS, expressed in tumor-associated macrophages, may improve outcomes for melanoma patients resistant to immunotherapy. HPGDS promotes prostaglandin D 2 production, which ...