Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"

Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.

• Aug 19

Gen Z believes sunscreen causes harm, putting them at risk for melanoma

A new study shows many members of Gen Z wrongly believe sunscreen is harmful, which doctors say could greatly increase their risk of developing skin cancer. Melanoma can be fatal.

• May 4

Northwestern Medicine study finds tanning bed use triples risk of melanoma

A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine​ found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.

• Dec 14, 2025

Tanning beds triple melanoma risk and could cause broad DNA damage, study finds

A study conducted in part by Chicago’s Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.

• Dec 14, 2025

Inspired by mom's skin cancer battle, sisters create fashionable UPF clothes

Kelly Casaccio and her sister, Laura Kosmorsky, would do just about anything for their mom, even start a business.

• Nov 6, 2025

Woman shares her story after doctors caught melanoma diagnosis early

Heather Rhatigan, 51, says she used to worship the sun. These days, she cringes thinking about what she did to get that summer glow.

• May 5, 2025

Northwestern doctors save pregnant woman and baby after finding large tumor

MaKenna Lauterbach developed a cough last December, and it continued to grow worse over the next few months.

• Dec 24, 2024