Managing Dandruff - How to Treat Those Flakes

Managing Dandruff - How to Treat Those Flakes

Pityriasis capitis is an excess of white scales or skin flakes on the scalp that itches. It is caused by a yeast that is normally present on the skin that combines with the secretions of the oil glands...



Medical Teams Are Key To Patient Safety

Medical teams -- not individuals -- are critical to the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections, as well as for the overall health, safety, and welfare of patients, according to an editorial by two Virginia Commonwealth University physicians published in today's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.



Study Identifies Characteristics Of Fast-growing Skin Cancers

Melanomas (skin cancers) are more likely to grow rapidly if they are thicker, symmetrical, elevated, have regular borders or have symptoms, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, rapidly progressing melanoma is more likely to occur in elderly men and individuals with fewer moles and freckles, and its cells tend to divide more quickly and have fewer pigments than those of slower-growing cancers.



The Unseen Impact of Acne: There is help for those suffering.

Acne is universal. At some time or another we all experience this annoying disease. As teenagers we are frustrated with unsightly blemishes, and as adults, we are dismayed that we can still get acne...

Are Your Hands Showing Your Age? - How to Rejuvenate Their Youthful Appearance.

Are Your Hands Showing Your Age? - How to Rejuvenate Their Youthful Appearance.

Because of sun and weather exposure, years of minor scrapes and cuts, and for some, constant exposure to water and detergents, our hands sometimes age faster than other parts of our bodies, and detract from our appearance. Fortunately, it is now possible to rejuvenate the hands...



May 14, Skin Care News - Keep abreast on the latest skin care tips

Subscribe to Skin Care News, stay in touch and keep abreast on the latest skin care tips



Jun 18, Acne Control and Prevention How do we prevent and control acne?

Can acne be prevented? Can it be controlled? Learn more acne control and prevention methods. Be on the road towards beautiful skin.



Ingrown Hairs? You Do Not Have to Put Up With It!

Quite a few men and women are troubled from time to time (or in some cases all the time) by ingrown hairs. For men, ingrown hairs or "razor bumps" are mainly a problem on the front of the neck and under the chin...

Get Healthy Nails: Put Your Best Foot (or Hand) Forward

Get Healthy Nails: Put Your Best Foot (or Hand) Forward

Nail fungus is an infection that can be embarrassing when you want to put your best foot - or hand - forward. But no need to cringe when you want to shake hands with someone or you have to avoid your favorite sport because of pain...



Is Your Skin Discolored From the Sun? It May be Melasma.

Melasma is a common increase of pigmentation that occurs exclusively in sun-exposed areas, in particular on the face...



Have a "No-Sweat" Wedding - Treatment Options to Plan Ahead

On Saturday I got an email from a mother-of-the-bride who had been troubled by sweating for many years and wanted BOTOX treatment to control this problem - in time for her daughter's wedding NEXT Saturday...



Jul 9, Skin Changes What are the visible signs of changes as the skin ages?

As the skin ages, changes that takes place, both beneath the skin as well as visible signs on the surface of the skin. What are these skin changes?

Jul 9, Sun Damage Learn more about the damage that the sun can do to your skin

Jul 9, Sun Damage Learn more about the damage that the sun can do to your skin

What are the symptoms of sun damage on the skin? Find out more about the effects of sun exposure on your skin and damage that the sun can cause.



Jun 18, Night Creams Choose the appropriate night creams for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of night creams and learn to choose the appropriate night creams according to your skin type.



Jun 18, Knowing the causes of acne is the first step towards acne control and treatment

Knowing the causes of acne is an important first step towards acne control and treatment



Gene Discovered For Form Of Brittle Bone Disease

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered that a previously unexplained fatal form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta -- a disorder that weakens bones and which may cause frequent fractures -- results from a genetic defect in a protein involved in the production of collagen.

Halloween and Your Skin

Halloween and Your Skin

With Halloween upon us, adults and children alike are planning costumes for parties, school events and trick or treating. For some adults, it is the one time of year that "the inner child" comes out to play...



Hair Loss Part 2: Alopecia Areata

Hair loss or "alopecia" can be scarring or not. "Alopecia Areata" is a form of non-scarring alopecia...



Moisturizers - An Essential Part of Skin Care

Moisturizers - Are they really needed? The truth is that moisturizers are a growing component of daily skin care and account for one of the most common over the counter products sold in the world...



Don't Sweat it On the Hottest Day of the Year!

Okay, today may not be the hottest day of the year, but for one in twenty people, excess sweating is a daily problem that the rest of us can only relate to on extremely hot days...

Sun Care Tips and Facts - Protect Yourself and Your Skin

Sun Care Tips and Facts - Protect Yourself and Your Skin

It's summer! That means vacation, beaches, tennis and of course sun shine. Although we get Vitamin D from the sun, it is thought that you really don't need more than minutes of sunshine a week in order to get the required amount...



Learning About Sun Protection

Sunshine, although essential for health and well being, is certainly a hazard for the skin. For many people it feels good to spend time outdoors and this makes it difficult to avoid excessive exposure to the sun...



Ugh, I Have a Hangnail - Tips to Keep Them Away

We've all had them, a nasty hangnail. They seem to come from nowhere and then you snag them on something and ouch! Hangnails are simply dead skin - skin that's dried out and needs to be cared for...



Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.

Ear piercing has a long history starting in antiquity. It is still very popular with women, as well as men, and has become more common in children...

Jul 9, Sun Protection is essential if you want to slow down skin aging.

Jul 9, Sun Protection is essential if you want to slow down skin aging.

Sun protection is essential if you want to slow skin aging and prevent damage to the skin. Find out more about the effects of sun on the skin and the different sun protection measures.



Jul 9, Learn more about the effects of stress on your body, your health and your skin.

Learn more about the effects of stress on your body, your health and your skin.



Jun 18, Knowing the causes of acne is the first step towards acne control and treatment

Knowing the causes of acne is an important first step towards acne control and treatment



Jun 18, Acne and Pimples Cause, Medicine and Treatments for better control of acne

What are the causes of acne and pimples? Are there any medicine or treatments that will help with to cure and control acne?

Skin Care Advice for Your Big Event

Skin Care Advice for Your Big Event

Everyone - guests and those who will be in the public eye - wants their skin to look its best on their big day. Here are some simple tips you can follow to help avoid skin problems on your special day...



Halloween and Your Skin

With Halloween upon us, adults and children alike are planning costumes for parties, school events and trick or treating. For some adults, it is the one time of year that "the inner child" comes out to play...



New and Effective Treatments for Warts

In some cases warts are just a nuisance, but warts can be unsightly and can interfere with work when they affect the hands or feet...



Are Your Hands Showing Your Age? - How to Rejuvenate Their Youthful Appearance.

Because of sun and weather exposure, years of minor scrapes and cuts, and for some, constant exposure to water and detergents, our hands sometimes age faster than other parts of our bodies, and detract from our appearance. Fortunately, it is now possible to rejuvenate the hands...

Hormones and Your Skin

Hormones and Your Skin

"How to achieve beautiful, supple and young-looking skin." You almost can't avoid it - splashed on magazine covers, reported in newspapers and marketed on television and radio, the message to improve our skin would appear paramount to how we and others view our looks...



Jul 9, Learn more about how healthy diets will affect your skin.

Healthy diets are not only good for your health, they are an important factor in ensuring that your skin stays healthy.



All That Scales Is Not Flaky - Is It Psoriasis?

Scaly skin is not to be taken lightly. It is a very real disease that often impacts a person's self-confidence and self-esteem. Some people - including some doctors - tend to think that skin disease is trivial...



Jul 9, Sun Damage Learn more about the damage that the sun can do to your skin

What are the symptoms of sun damage on the skin? Find out more about the effects of sun exposure on your skin and damage that the sun can cause.

Struggling With Your Mirror Image

Struggling With Your Mirror Image

As we age, the skin droops and develops wrinkles, lines and furrows. Depending on your skin type, you may find your skin to be pre-disposed to wrinkling. But thanks to diligent research and new advances, there are a number of solutions to combat facial lines...



New and Effective Treatments for Warts

In some cases warts are just a nuisance, but warts can be unsightly and can interfere with work when they affect the hands or feet...



Jun 18, Cellulite The cause, symptoms and treatment of cellulite.

What is cellulite? What causes it? Can it be treated? Good questions that need answers. Learn more and find answers to your cellulite problems.



Spreading the Flu, Colds and Germs

Do you know that approximately one out of three people do not wash their hands after using the restroom? (US Center for Disease Control, 2005)...

Jun 18, Pimples How to get rid of pimples

Jun 18, Pimples How to get rid of pimples

Steps on how to get rid of pimples



Managing Dandruff - How to Treat Those Flakes

Pityriasis capitis is an excess of white scales or skin flakes on the scalp that itches. It is caused by a yeast that is normally present on the skin that combines with the secretions of the oil glands...



Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.

Ear piercing has a long history starting in antiquity. It is still very popular with women, as well as men, and has become more common in children...



Stretch Marks - There is Hope

Stretch marks - All of us hate them and yet most of us have them. Fortunately, not all is lost. Is there anything that can be done to prevent them? Most experts say no. Is there anything to treat them? The answer is YES...

Psychological Treatments Improve Outcomes For Back Pain Sufferers

Psychological Treatments Improve Outcomes For Back Pain Sufferers

Psychological interventions for chronic low back pain are effective, a new review of studies has found. Not only do these approaches improve psychological outcomes such as depression and health-related quality of life, they also reduce patients' experience of pain.



Jun 18, Freckles How to get rid of freckles?

The causes of freckles and how to get rid of them. A discussion on the freckles treatments available.



Jun 18, Night Creams Choose the appropriate night creams for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of night creams and learn to choose the appropriate night creams according to your skin type.



New and Effective Treatments for Warts

In some cases warts are just a nuisance, but warts can be unsightly and can interfere with work when they affect the hands or feet...

Jun 18, Spider Veins Treatments Ways to get rid of spider veins

Jun 18, Spider Veins Treatments Ways to get rid of spider veins

Exploring the different spider veins treatments and finding ways to get rid of spider veins



New Research Shows Big Improvement In Survival After Stroke

A new research report by The George Institute for International Health, in collaboration with Auckland City Hospital and the University of Auckland, has revealed a 40 percent decline in the number of deaths after stroke in the total population of Auckland, New Zealand over the past 25 years.



May 14, Skin Care News - Keep abreast on the latest skin care tips

Subscribe to Skin Care News, stay in touch and keep abreast on the latest skin care tips



New Angioplasty Procedure Proving More Effective

Over the last several years angioplasty has exceeded coronary bypass surgery as the preferred way to treat coronary artery disease. The stents, narrow tubes inserted into the artery to facilitate blood flow, commonly used in the procedure are less invasive than open-heart surgery and offer greater convenience to the patient and the ability to perform more complex procedures.

Treating Psoriasis Vulgaris - There are Lots of Options

Treating Psoriasis Vulgaris - There are Lots of Options

Psoriasis vulgaris, the most common form of psoriasis, is an autoimmune disease. Approximately 1/3 of patients with psoriasis have a relative with psoriasis, and 85% have a link with the HLA-Cw6 gene...



Do You Have Sensitive Skin? Don't Stress About It!

Is your skin easily damaged or irritated? Is your skin dry, delicate and prone to irritant or allergic reactions? Does your skin have a reduced tolerance to cold, heat, wind, temperature changes, or pollution? If you answer yes...



Jun 18, Body Care Products - What are the essential body care products?

What are the essential body care products that you should be using? Find out more.



Great Skin Care Tips for the Holidays

It's that time of year; parties, company dinners, family get-togethers and you want your skin to look great through the whole season. Here are some helpful tips to keep your skin looking great for the holidays...

Halloween and Your Skin

Halloween and Your Skin

With Halloween upon us, adults and children alike are planning costumes for parties, school events and trick or treating. For some adults, it is the one time of year that "the inner child" comes out to play...



Common Bacterial Infections of the Skin

Our skin is host to a number of bacteria, most of which are beneficial. Including the friendly flora in our gut, more than 200 species of bacteria reside within the tissues exposed to the external environment...



Have a "No-Sweat" Wedding - Treatment Options to Plan Ahead

On Saturday I got an email from a mother-of-the-bride who had been troubled by sweating for many years and wanted BOTOX treatment to control this problem - in time for her daughter's wedding NEXT Saturday...



Jun 18, Knowing the causes of acne is the first step towards acne control and treatment

Knowing the causes of acne is an important first step towards acne control and treatment

Jul 9, Lack of Sleep The effects of lack of sleep on your health of your skin

Jul 9, Lack of Sleep The effects of lack of sleep on your health of your skin

What are the effects of lack of sleep? Does it affect the health of your skin? How can you overcome sleep problems?



The Facts About Genital Herpes

Millions of Canadian men and women have genital herpes - an infectious, sexually transmitted virus. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus; there are two types of this virus and genital herpes is usually caused by type 2 (known as HSV-2)...



Acne Treatment: Pinpoint the Trigger

From the occasional pimple during times of stress to the familiar breakouts before menses, acne affects almost all women at some time in their lives. While acne commonly develops during the preteen and early teen years, it can also arise in young adulthood and persist for years...



Head Lice - The Facts: Tiny Ugly Creatures But Nothing To Be Afraid Of!

Despite the prevalence of lice in Canadian schools each year, at least a third of Canadian parents surveyed - 36 percent - do not feel very confident about identifying lice or nits in their child's hair...

Giving Burns the First, Second and Third Degree

Giving Burns the First, Second and Third Degree

Burns are a major cause of preventable injury and death in Canada. In 1998, 300 Canadians died and 3493 were hospitalized as a result of a burn injury...



The Unseen Impact of Acne: There is help for those suffering.

Acne is universal. At some time or another we all experience this annoying disease. As teenagers we are frustrated with unsightly blemishes, and as adults, we are dismayed that we can still get acne...



Learning About Sun Protection

Sunshine, although essential for health and well being, is certainly a hazard for the skin. For many people it feels good to spend time outdoors and this makes it difficult to avoid excessive exposure to the sun...



Ugh, I Have a Hangnail - Tips to Keep Them Away

We've all had them, a nasty hangnail. They seem to come from nowhere and then you snag them on something and ouch! Hangnails are simply dead skin - skin that's dried out and needs to be cared for...

Acne Myths: Chocolate and Sex Causes Acne!

Acne Myths: Chocolate and Sex Causes Acne!

Have you been told that you shouldn't eat chocolate because it causes acne? Or how about French fries? Pizza? Wrong! That's just a myth, and while certain foods can make acne worse for some people, researchers have found that it does not cause it! ...



Hair Loss Part 2: Alopecia Areata

Hair loss or "alopecia" can be scarring or not. "Alopecia Areata" is a form of non-scarring alopecia...



Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

As time goes on, we all acquire tiny bits of extra skin called skin tags. These can range in size from 1-10 mm, and are flesh colored or brown...



Treating Psoriasis Vulgaris - There are Lots of Options

Psoriasis vulgaris, the most common form of psoriasis, is an autoimmune disease. Approximately 1/3 of patients with psoriasis have a relative with psoriasis, and 85% have a link with the HLA-Cw6 gene...

New and Effective Treatments for Warts

New and Effective Treatments for Warts

In some cases warts are just a nuisance, but warts can be unsightly and can interfere with work when they affect the hands or feet...



Stretch Marks - There is Hope

Stretch marks - All of us hate them and yet most of us have them. Fortunately, not all is lost. Is there anything that can be done to prevent them? Most experts say no. Is there anything to treat them? The answer is YES...



Our Feet Carry Out Quite a Feat

Walking, running, jumping, skipping - these are but a handful of activities our feet do, yet most of the time we take them for granted. That is, until we get an infection. While our feet are sturdy -- containing 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles -- they are susceptible to disease...



Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.

Ear piercing has a long history starting in antiquity. It is still very popular with women, as well as men, and has become more common in children...

Acid Suppression Medication Linked With Increased Risk Of Hip Fracture

Acid Suppression Medication Linked With Increased Risk Of Hip Fracture

Use of the drugs proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for the treatment of acid-related diseases such as gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with a greater risk of hip fracture, according to a study in the December 27 issue of JAMA.



Skin Rashes - Where Do They Come From?

A skin rash shows up as an area of inflammation or change in the texture, and/ or color of your skin. It can be caused by a number of different things including irritation, disease, or allergic/ non-allergic reactions to foods, chemicals, plants, animals, insects or other environmental factors...



Gene Chip Discovery May Lead To Individualized Treatment For 5 Hereditary Liver Diseases

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have developed the first gene chip to use in the early diagnosis of at least five hereditary liver diseases, to detect genetic causes of jaundice in children and adults, and potentially to lead to personalized treatment options.



Sword Swallowers More Likely To Be Injured When Distracted Or Swallowing 'Unusual' Swords

Sword swallowers are more likely to sustain an injury -- such as a perforation of the oesophagus -- if they are distracted or are using multiple or unusual swords, finds a study in this week's Christmas issue of the British Medical Journal.

Psychological Treatments Improve Outcomes For Back Pain Sufferers

Psychological Treatments Improve Outcomes For Back Pain Sufferers

Psychological interventions for chronic low back pain are effective, a new review of studies has found. Not only do these approaches improve psychological outcomes such as depression and health-related quality of life, they also reduce patients' experience of pain.



Treating Cuts at Home in 5 Easy Steps

We all get cuts and scrapes from time to time, so here are some basic steps to make sure you are decreasing the chance of infection and minimizing scarring...



Smooth Sailing for the Best Shave

Shaving is like brushing your teeth. It is generally a hassle, but it needs to be done, and the results are always satisfying. That is, unless you have a fight with your shaver every day. Here are some facts and tips to ensure your daily shave goes smoothly...



No Sweat! A New Way To Control Excessive Sweat

Almost every one sweats as a normal reaction to stress such as heat and exercise. However, some people sweat excessively underarms, on the hands or the feet, causing severe social and psychological embarrassment...

Jul 9, The effects of alcohol on the skin and the harm it is doing.

Jul 9, The effects of alcohol on the skin and the harm it is doing.

A description of the effects of alcohol on the skin, the damage that it does and the dangers.



Hair Removal - Laser and Light-Based Approaches

Unwanted hair is a major self-esteem issue for many patients and the desire to deal with this embarrassing problem has fuelled proliferation of safe and effective treatment modalities. Traditionally, waxing, shaving, electrolysis, tweezing and threading have been commonly used to combat unwanted facial and body hair...



International Trial Of Novel Breast Cancer Drug

A clinical trial of a new targeted breast cancer drug, led by physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, has begun enrolling patients. The TEACH (Tykerb Evaluation After CHemotherapy) trial will investigate the experimental drug Tykerb (lapatinib) in patients with early-stage, HER2-positive breast cancer who have not been treated with Herceptin, another targeted drug used for the same type of tumor.



Jun 18, Facial Skin Care Products Guide on choosing facial skin care products

Detailed description on the various facial skin care products available. Guide on how to choose appropriate facial skin care products before you can devising your own skin care routine.

Eczema: The Itch That Rashes

Eczema: The Itch That Rashes

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an intense itch that can lead to insomnia, irritability and stress. When you scratch, it aggravates the rash and creates an itch-scratch-rash cycle that can lead to a thickening and roughness of the skin...



Living With Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a difficult to treat (chronic relapsing) disease that affects the skin and occasionally the joints. About 2 % of the population will have the disease...



Memory Improves After Sleep Apnea Therapy

A new study in the December issue of the journal CHEST shows that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may improve their memory by using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).



Diaper Rash - A Baby's Bottom Story.

Diaper rash is common in babies and toddlers and is generally caused by the constant wetting and drying of delicate skin and exposure to irritants. No matter how clean and dry you keep your baby's bottom, they will likely develop a diaper rash at some point...

Smooth Sailing for the Best Shave

Smooth Sailing for the Best Shave

Shaving is like brushing your teeth. It is generally a hassle, but it needs to be done, and the results are always satisfying. That is, unless you have a fight with your shaver every day. Here are some facts and tips to ensure your daily shave goes smoothly...



Memory Improves After Sleep Apnea Therapy

A new study in the December issue of the journal CHEST shows that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may improve their memory by using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).



Sun Care Tips and Facts - Protect Yourself and Your Skin

It's summer! That means vacation, beaches, tennis and of course sun shine. Although we get Vitamin D from the sun, it is thought that you really don't need more than minutes of sunshine a week in order to get the required amount...



Rejuvenating Your Face

Facial rejuvenation is the term used to encompass all forms of restoring a youthful appearance to the face. It includes the broad categories of...

Jun 18, Eye Creams Choose the appropriate eye creams for your skin type

Jun 18, Eye Creams Choose the appropriate eye creams for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of eye creams and learn to choose the appropriate eye creams according to your skin type.



Jun 18, Spider Veins Treatments Ways to get rid of spider veins

Exploring the different spider veins treatments and finding ways to get rid of spider veins



Jun 18, Knowing the causes of acne is the first step towards acne control and treatment

Knowing the causes of acne is an important first step towards acne control and treatment



Jul 9, Sun Damage Learn more about the damage that the sun can do to your skin

What are the symptoms of sun damage on the skin? Find out more about the effects of sun exposure on your skin and damage that the sun can cause.

Stretch Marks - There is Hope

Stretch Marks - There is Hope

Stretch marks - All of us hate them and yet most of us have them. Fortunately, not all is lost. Is there anything that can be done to prevent them? Most experts say no. Is there anything to treat them? The answer is YES...



Sun Care Tips and Facts - Protect Yourself and Your Skin

It's summer! That means vacation, beaches, tennis and of course sun shine. Although we get Vitamin D from the sun, it is thought that you really don't need more than minutes of sunshine a week in order to get the required amount...



Younger, Better Looking Skin - Tips to Keep You on Track

Adults all over the world are thinking about their skin right now! Wrinkles, puffy eyes, dull complexion, are conditions that more than just several of us try to avoid...



Jun 18, Eczema The cause, symptoms and treatment of eczema

What is eczema? What causes it? Can it be treated? Good questions that need answers. Learn more and find answers to your eczema problems.

Ingrown Hairs? You Do Not Have to Put Up With It!

Ingrown Hairs? You Do Not Have to Put Up With It!

Quite a few men and women are troubled from time to time (or in some cases all the time) by ingrown hairs. For men, ingrown hairs or "razor bumps" are mainly a problem on the front of the neck and under the chin...



Hormonal Treatment of Acne: How They Work

Hormonal treatments, including oral contraceptives, have long been recognized by dermatologists to be an effective treatment option for women who have acne, no matter how severe...



Microneedle Vaccination Technique Protects Rabbits Against Inhalation Anthrax Using Smaller Dosage

Microneedle-based vaccination with the current anthrax vaccine produced an equally effective immune response to intramuscular injection in rabbits using smaller dosage say researcher from Maryland and North Carolina. They report their findings in the December 2006 issue of the journal Infection and Immunity.



Younger, Better Looking Skin - Tips to Keep You on Track

Adults all over the world are thinking about their skin right now! Wrinkles, puffy eyes, dull complexion, are conditions that more than just several of us try to avoid...

Spreading the Flu, Colds and Germs

Spreading the Flu, Colds and Germs

Do you know that approximately one out of three people do not wash their hands after using the restroom? (US Center for Disease Control, 2005)...



The Facts About Genital Herpes

Millions of Canadian men and women have genital herpes - an infectious, sexually transmitted virus. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus; there are two types of this virus and genital herpes is usually caused by type 2 (known as HSV-2)...



Common Bacterial Infections of the Skin

Our skin is host to a number of bacteria, most of which are beneficial. Including the friendly flora in our gut, more than 200 species of bacteria reside within the tissues exposed to the external environment...



Struggling With Your Mirror Image

As we age, the skin droops and develops wrinkles, lines and furrows. Depending on your skin type, you may find your skin to be pre-disposed to wrinkling. But thanks to diligent research and new advances, there are a number of solutions to combat facial lines...

Swedish Massage Benefits Osteoarthritis Patients

Swedish Massage Benefits Osteoarthritis Patients

Massage therapy is a safe and effective way to reduce pain and improve function in adults with osteoarthritis of the knee, researchers at the Yale Prevention Research Center and at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) report in the first clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of this treatment.



Jul 9, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf

Anti aging skin care tips will help you to retain your youthful look for many years. Besides a good skin care routine, changes towards a healthy lifestyle are essential steps in anti aging skin care.



Toward A Noninvasive Diagnostic Test For Serious Infections In Pregnancy

Scientists have discovered the basis for a noninvasive test to diagnose common infections in pregnant women that are a major cause of premature births and infant deaths. The University of Washington's Michael G. Gravett and colleagues are reporting identification of protein biomarkers for these hard-to-diagnose infections of the amniotic fluid, which surrounds the fetus prior to birth.



All That Scales Is Not Flaky - Is It Psoriasis?

Scaly skin is not to be taken lightly. It is a very real disease that often impacts a person's self-confidence and self-esteem. Some people - including some doctors - tend to think that skin disease is trivial...

Jun 18, Facial Skin Care Products Guide on choosing facial skin care products

Jun 18, Facial Skin Care Products Guide on choosing facial skin care products

Detailed description on the various facial skin care products available. Guide on how to choose appropriate facial skin care products before you can devising your own skin care routine.



Swedish Massage Benefits Osteoarthritis Patients

Massage therapy is a safe and effective way to reduce pain and improve function in adults with osteoarthritis of the knee, researchers at the Yale Prevention Research Center and at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) report in the first clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of this treatment.



Jul 9, Skin Changes What are the visible signs of changes as the skin ages?

As the skin ages, changes that takes place, both beneath the skin as well as visible signs on the surface of the skin. What are these skin changes?



Jun 18, Eye Makeup Remover Choose the appropriate eye makeup remover for yourself

Guide on how to choose your eye makeup remover and the things to look out for.

Do You Have Sensitive Skin? Don't Stress About It!

Do You Have Sensitive Skin? Don't Stress About It!

Is your skin easily damaged or irritated? Is your skin dry, delicate and prone to irritant or allergic reactions? Does your skin have a reduced tolerance to cold, heat, wind, temperature changes, or pollution? If you answer yes...



Jun 18, Spider Veins The cause, symptoms and treatment of spider veins

What are spider veins? What causes it? Can it be treated? Good questions that need answers. Learn more and find answers to your spider veins problems.



Jun 25, Alpha-hydroxy Acids A key ingredient in specialized skin care products

Alpha-hydroxy Acids found a key ingredient in specialized skin care products. What is it and how does it help the skin?



Ugh, I Have a Hangnail - Tips to Keep Them Away

We've all had them, a nasty hangnail. They seem to come from nowhere and then you snag them on something and ouch! Hangnails are simply dead skin - skin that's dried out and needs to be cared for...

Learning about Psoriasis - Options for Living with Psoriasis

Learning about Psoriasis - Options for Living with Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a condition that can cause discomfort, pain and emotional stress. There are a number of treatments available for patients, including new biologics that may be appropriate for people that have not had success yet with other treatments...



High Risk Of Chronic Health Conditions Plagues Those With Schizophrenia

Both men and women with schizophrenia are significantly more likely to have one or more of 46 common chronic health conditions than individuals without mental illness, according to study led by Caroline Carney Doebbeling, M.D., of the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute, Inc.



Are Retinoids The Answer To Ageing?

Prevention; it's still the key when it comes to avoiding excessive aging of the skin. The best way to fight photo-aging (damage to your skin caused by getting too much sun exposure) is to protect yourself...



Jul 9, Skin Changes What are the visible signs of changes as the skin ages?

As the skin ages, changes that takes place, both beneath the skin as well as visible signs on the surface of the skin. What are these skin changes?

Ingrown Hairs? You Do Not Have to Put Up With It!

Ingrown Hairs? You Do Not Have to Put Up With It!

Quite a few men and women are troubled from time to time (or in some cases all the time) by ingrown hairs. For men, ingrown hairs or "razor bumps" are mainly a problem on the front of the neck and under the chin...



New Research Shows Big Improvement In Survival After Stroke

A new research report by The George Institute for International Health, in collaboration with Auckland City Hospital and the University of Auckland, has revealed a 40 percent decline in the number of deaths after stroke in the total population of Auckland, New Zealand over the past 25 years.



May 14, Skin Care News - Keep abreast on the latest skin care tips

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Jun 18, Cellulite The cause, symptoms and treatment of cellulite.

What is cellulite? What causes it? Can it be treated? Good questions that need answers. Learn more and find answers to your cellulite problems.

Common Bacterial Infections of the Skin

Common Bacterial Infections of the Skin

Our skin is host to a number of bacteria, most of which are beneficial. Including the friendly flora in our gut, more than 200 species of bacteria reside within the tissues exposed to the external environment...



Prediction Markets Accurately Forecast Influenza Activity

Influenza experts have borrowed a page from economists, creating a futures market for influenza activity that predicted outbreaks two to four weeks in advance. The influenza prediction market is presented in the January 15 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.



No Sweat! A New Way To Control Excessive Sweat

Almost every one sweats as a normal reaction to stress such as heat and exercise. However, some people sweat excessively underarms, on the hands or the feet, causing severe social and psychological embarrassment...



Kidney Transplantation Linked With Increased Risk Of Various Cancers

Following kidney transplantation, some recipients may face a three-fold increased risk of certain cancer types, according to a study in the Dec. 20 issue of JAMA.

Jun 18, Pustules Definition and treatment of pustules

Jun 18, Pustules Definition and treatment of pustules

Definition, cause and treatment of pustules



Can You Fill in Wrinkles?

By now, many people are aware that hyaluronic acid and collagen can be used to fill creases, wrinkles and scars on the face and neck, in both men and women...



Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.

Ear piercing has a long history starting in antiquity. It is still very popular with women, as well as men, and has become more common in children...



Smooth Sailing for the Best Shave

Shaving is like brushing your teeth. It is generally a hassle, but it needs to be done, and the results are always satisfying. That is, unless you have a fight with your shaver every day. Here are some facts and tips to ensure your daily shave goes smoothly...

Kidney Transplantation Linked With Increased Risk Of Various Cancers

Kidney Transplantation Linked With Increased Risk Of Various Cancers

Following kidney transplantation, some recipients may face a three-fold increased risk of certain cancer types, according to a study in the Dec. 20 issue of JAMA.



Are Your Hands Showing Your Age? - How to Rejuvenate Their Youthful Appearance.

Because of sun and weather exposure, years of minor scrapes and cuts, and for some, constant exposure to water and detergents, our hands sometimes age faster than other parts of our bodies, and detract from our appearance. Fortunately, it is now possible to rejuvenate the hands...



Halloween and Your Skin

With Halloween upon us, adults and children alike are planning costumes for parties, school events and trick or treating. For some adults, it is the one time of year that "the inner child" comes out to play...



Skin Rashes - Where Do They Come From?

A skin rash shows up as an area of inflammation or change in the texture, and/ or color of your skin. It can be caused by a number of different things including irritation, disease, or allergic/ non-allergic reactions to foods, chemicals, plants, animals, insects or other environmental factors...

Study Identifies Characteristics Of Fast-growing Skin Cancers

Study Identifies Characteristics Of Fast-growing Skin Cancers

Melanomas (skin cancers) are more likely to grow rapidly if they are thicker, symmetrical, elevated, have regular borders or have symptoms, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, rapidly progressing melanoma is more likely to occur in elderly men and individuals with fewer moles and freckles, and its cells tend to divide more quickly and have fewer pigments than those of slower-growing cancers.



Head Lice - The Facts: Tiny Ugly Creatures But Nothing To Be Afraid Of!

Despite the prevalence of lice in Canadian schools each year, at least a third of Canadian parents surveyed - 36 percent - do not feel very confident about identifying lice or nits in their child's hair...



Don't Sweat it On the Hottest Day of the Year!

Okay, today may not be the hottest day of the year, but for one in twenty people, excess sweating is a daily problem that the rest of us can only relate to on extremely hot days...



Study Gives Clues About How Deadly Bacterium Gains Foothold

How a potentially deadly bacterium that could be used as a bioterrorist tool eludes being killed by the human immune system is now better understood, researchers report in the December issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology.

Have a "No-Sweat" Wedding - Treatment Options to Plan Ahead

Have a "No-Sweat" Wedding - Treatment Options to Plan Ahead

On Saturday I got an email from a mother-of-the-bride who had been troubled by sweating for many years and wanted BOTOX treatment to control this problem - in time for her daughter's wedding NEXT Saturday...



Smooth Sailing for the Best Shave

Shaving is like brushing your teeth. It is generally a hassle, but it needs to be done, and the results are always satisfying. That is, unless you have a fight with your shaver every day. Here are some facts and tips to ensure your daily shave goes smoothly...



Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

Whiteheads - Causes, prevention and effective methods for getting rid of whiteheads.



The Changing Face of Cosmetic Surgery

The North American public's increased demand for cosmetic surgery has been well documented. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons...