Most cases of black toenails aren’t serious, but often require treatment. If you have pain, swelling, or inflammation that’s ...

Penn engineering researchers modified a fungus called Aspergillus flavus, which may have caused lung disease and illness in archeologists who discovered King Tut’s tomb.

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A nne Romatowski noticed a small, soft something in the flesh below her collarbone just before Christmas. She wasn’t ...

What was first thought to be a soccer injury under his toenail was actually acral lentiginous melanoma, or ALM — the most common type of melanoma among Black people. “Experts suggest doing regular ...

Skin cancer risk in Black Americans is often overlooked. Learn about the unique skin cancer risks and how to protect yourself.

What was first thought to be a soccer injury under his toenail was actually “acral lentiginous melanoma,” or ALM — the most common type of melanoma among Black people.

What was first thought to be a soccer injury under his toenail was actually “acral lentiginous melanoma,” or ALM — the most common type of melanoma among Black people.

A black toenail is often the result of trauma to the nail in which the injury bleeds and the blood pools under the nail. Other causes for a black toenail include fungal infections, ingrown toenails, ...

Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, but when it does occur it can be far more deadly. Black Americans are nearly five times more likely to die within five years of a melanoma ...

A guide to self-checking Black skin. By Brian Vines Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Nobody thinks ...

Learn critical nail changes that could indicate melanoma. Discover how to inspect your nails for deadly skin cancer signs that often go unnoticed by most people ...