A lawn can look perfectly smooth in late winter, then suddenly transform into a maze of soft ridges and mysterious dirt mounds. Those twisting tunnels don’t appear by accident, and they definitely don ...

About one in two Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70. The most dangerous kind is melanoma, which develops in skin cells called melanocytes that have been overexposed to the sun.

This spring, many gardeners have noticed more molehills than usual in their yards. According to a zoologist, it may not mean moles have increased sharply, but rather that this winter played a role.

A mole is an unwanted skin growth. It usually looks like a flat or raised bump that’s the color of your skin or darker. Most people get moles as a teenager or adult. Some moles are present at birth.

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to ...

You’ve probably never given much thought to those little brown spots scattered across your skin. Most people have anywhere from 10 to 40 moles, especially in areas that catch plenty of sunshine over ...

Maybe you've noticed their tunnels, or the telltale piles of dirt outside a tunnel's entrance. Perhaps your grass is dying off, or you've spotted one of these critters with your own eyes! If you have ...

Freckles and moles are two types of skin spots that have varying causes, shapes, and colors. While most are not harmful, it’s worth talking with a doctor about any spots that develop suddenly or look ...

Moles, often regarded as simple skin blemishes, have long been seen as symbols of fate and fortune in various cultures around the world. These small, pigmented marks on the skin have been interpreted ...