Dark side of the sun: How to protect yourself from skin cancer

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, and certain types can be lethal. "Melanoma is the skin cancer that’s considered to be the most dangerous, because it can result in death, especially among young people," says Dr. Helen Shim-Chang.

Could throat tumor cost Michael Douglas his voice?

The 65-year-old actor has opted to battle his tumor on three fronts - surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Any one of these treatments can adversely affect the voice, experts say.

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Deaf jams: Earbuds, high volume music causing teen hearing loss

Teens are losing their hearing at an alarming rate, according to a recent study by the American Medical Association.