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The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

These fact sheets list skin cancer prevention strategies for parents, teachers, employers, and parks and recreation staff.

Spending time outdoors can improve overall health and wellness. Spending more time in the sun will not continue to increase vitamin D levels, but will increase your skin cancer risk.

Walking keeps people and pets healthy.

Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a poxvirus (molluscum contagiosum virus). The result of the infection is usually a benign, mild skin disease characterized by lesions (growths) that may appear anywhere on the body. Within 6-12 months, Molluscum contagiosum typically resolves without scarring but may take as long as 4 years.

Explore heart disease and stroke risks, consequences, and prevention strategies.

CDC Vital Signs links science, policy, and communications with the intent of communicating a call-to-action for the public. CDC Vital Signs provides the most recent, comprehensive data on key indicators of important health topics.

Easy ways to protect yourself from UV rays and reduce your risk of skin cancer.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against routine screening to find skin cancers early.