When it comes to suntanning, there are a lot of myths doing the rounds. Health24 separates fact from fiction.

Summer weather means longer days and often too much exposure to the harsh African sun, which increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Become an "under-cover" agent this summer.

One of the best protections again skin cancer is to examine your skin regularly. Here are some tips on what to look for, courtesy of the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Are you sure you know all about how to protect your skin against the damaging effects of the sun? Read all about it and more here.

Summer is sun time, and if you're planning to take care of your skin, learn these basics about UV rays, how sun damages your skin and how to use sun protection properly.

Worldwide, the highest incidence of skin cancer is found amongst the Europeans living in South Africa and Australia.

If you spent a lot of time when you were young lying in the sun, you probably never thought how those sunny days would catch up with you.

An increase in skin cancer cases has experts pointing the finger of blame at tanning beds.

Exposure to sunlight can increase your risk of developing one or more of the three types of skin cancer.

Before you consider hitting that sunbed to maintain your summer tan, take note that experts are warning that sunbed use can increase your risk of deadly skin cancer by up to 75%.