This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. In 2006, Jackie Briggs was working 60 hours a week ...

Birthmarks are present at birth or develop soon after and vary in shape, color, and size. Moles often appear during late childhood or young adulthood and can be affected by sun exposure. Moles can ...

Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years. More than 10% of babies are born with some kind of birthmark. Some fade over time, while others stay for life. "Some ...

A mole or a birthmark are natural occurrences on the skin that cannot be avoided or prevented. While mostly benign and harmless, it is still important to differentiate between the two and watch out ...

For as long as she could remember, Ilia Smith had a dark spot on the side of her hip that she considered to be a birthmark. It looked like an irregular square and contained different hues — from deep ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...