When Jacqueline Smith volunteers at events to promote the importance of skin cancer screening, she’ll offer sunscreen to anyone who stops by her table or booth. Smith said she hears, “Nope, I don’t need that,” a lot from people of color. Determined, she offers it again. “Yes, you do,” she says. “You really do. Just… Read More Why Are People of Color More Likely to Die from Skin Cancer?

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Liotta, M.D. Your skin is the largest organ in the body, so it makes sense that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. But did you know that rates of melanoma — the most deadly form of skin cancer — have been on the rise for women? More than… Read More Melanoma 101

Obesity can affect our bodies differently as we age. While excess weight can negatively affect health at any age, obesity in midlife and beyond can speed up the aging process, leading to worse mental and physical health outcomes for many women. For instance, living with obesity can harm your mental health and increase depression. It… Read More Obesity Throughout Different Life Stages