Study Shows Many Mental Health Needs Go Unmet

Study Shows Many Mental Health Needs Go Unmet

Psychiatrists' first large-scale assessment of the general population shows nearly 30 percent need mental health care and about one-third of them get it.



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...



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...



Natural Mechanism For Immune Suppression Paves Way For Cancer Trials

A natural mechanism pirated by tumors and HIV to evade the immune response is opening the door to better treatment for these conditions, researchers say.

Mediterranean Diet Wards Off Childhood Respiratory Allergies

Mediterranean Diet Wards Off Childhood Respiratory Allergies

A "Mediterranean" diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms, suggests current research. Researchers assessed the dietary habits, respiratory symptoms and allergic reactions of almost 700 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...



The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?

Who doesn't want smooth, hydrated, healthy skin? From basic formulas that claim to keep skin moist, to concoctions that promise an end to aging skin and wrinkles, the choice of a skin moisturizer can be overwhelming...



Flexible Electronics Could Find Applications As Sensors, Artificial Muscles

Flexible electronic structures with the potential to bend, expand and manipulate electronic devices are currently being developed by researchers. These flexible structures could find useful applications as sensors and as electronic devices that can be integrated into artificial muscles or biological tissues.

Jun 18, Pustules Definition and treatment of pustules

Jun 18, Pustules Definition and treatment of pustules

Definition, cause and treatment of pustules



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...



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, 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.

Getting Rid of Your Tattoo

Getting Rid of Your Tattoo

Tired of your tattoo? Don't despair; most tattoo colors can be eliminated or lightened by a laser. Skin colored tattoos however, may undergo irreversible ink darkening. This includes white...



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.



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

Caffeine is a stimulant that has powerful effects on your body, health and skin. Learn more about these effects of caffeine.



The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?

Who doesn't want smooth, hydrated, healthy skin? From basic formulas that claim to keep skin moist, to concoctions that promise an end to aging skin and wrinkles, the choice of a skin moisturizer can be overwhelming...

Physical Activity Associated With Lower Risk Of Work-related Repetitive Strain Injury

Physical Activity Associated With Lower Risk Of Work-related Repetitive Strain Injury

A new study estimated the prevalence of work-related repetitive strain injury and found that being physically active during leisure time is associated with a decreased risk of this type of injury.



The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?

Who doesn't want smooth, hydrated, healthy skin? From basic formulas that claim to keep skin moist, to concoctions that promise an end to aging skin and wrinkles, the choice of a skin moisturizer can be overwhelming...



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...



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...

Jun 18, Stretch Marks How to get rid of stretch marks?

Jun 18, Stretch Marks How to get rid of stretch marks?

A discussion on the cause of stretch marks and treatment options available. How do I get rid of the stretch marks? That is the question that needs some answers.



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...



Jun 25, The benefits of dark chocolate skin treatments.

Chocolate Skin Treatments are the latest trends in the beauty industry. A discussion on the benefits of using dark chocolate for skin treatments.



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.

The Changing Face of Cosmetic Surgery

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...



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.



Vitamin C: How It Helps Your Skin

Vitamin C ( L-ascorbic acid ) is a nutrient that your body is not able to produce itself and therefore you need to eat those healthy fruits and vegetables that contain it. You've heard that vitamin C is used to help treat colds, but did you know that it is also used to prevent and even reverse ageing skin?



Are Your Nails Changing?

Nearly half of all nail changes are due to fungal infection. The term, onychomycosis refers to a fungal infections of the nail. Fungal infections of the nails are common around the world...

Why Do I Sweat So Much? Identifying Hyperhidrosis

Why Do I Sweat So Much? Identifying Hyperhidrosis

Did you know that you have between 2 and 4 million sweat glands? They are present under the lower part of the skin. Their function is to control your body temperature by emitting a watery secretion which in turn evaporates and cools your body...



Common Rashes of the Feet - When to seek treatment

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise, but sore feet can impede a good habit. When feet get sore from common rashes, it is important for your health to seek treatment...



Jun 18, Facial Scrubs Choose the appropriate facial scrubs for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of facial scrubs and learn to choose the most appropriate facial scrubs according to your skin type.



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...

Fresh Approach To Diet And Medication Improves Recovery After Heart Attack

Fresh Approach To Diet And Medication Improves Recovery After Heart Attack

After a heart attack, cardiovascular health and even survival can be improved by intensive dietary therapy and early dosing with a medication that blocks the harmful hormonal effects in the heart, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 56th annual Scientific Session in New Orleans.



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 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...



Jun 18, A list of prescription acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne

This is a list of prescription acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne. Links to other resources are also provided if you need more information on the prescription acne medicines availabl

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...



Value Of Angioplasty Questioned: Medications Plus Lifestyle Changes Work As Well To Reduce ...

Coronary revascularization with stenting or balloon angioplasty combined with optimal medical therapy is no more effective in preventing a heart attack, other major cardiovascular events or death in patients with stable heart disease, than optimal medical therapy alone, results of a new study conducted in 50 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada has shown.



Fresh Approach To Diet And Medication Improves Recovery After Heart Attack

After a heart attack, cardiovascular health and even survival can be improved by intensive dietary therapy and early dosing with a medication that blocks the harmful hormonal effects in the heart, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 56th annual Scientific Session in New Orleans.



Scientists Re-grow Dental Enamel From Cultured Cells

Dental enamel is the hardest tissue produced by the body. It cannot regenerate itself, because it is formed by a layer of cells that is lost by the time the tooth appears in the mouth.

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...



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...



Intensive Psychotherapy More Effective Than Brief Therapy For Treating Bipolar Depression

Patients taking medications to treat bipolar disorder are more likely to get well faster and stay well if they receive intensive psychotherapy, according to results from the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. The results are published in the April 2007 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry.



Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Definition and treatment of papules

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...



Vitamin C: How It Helps Your Skin

Vitamin C ( L-ascorbic acid ) is a nutrient that your body is not able to produce itself and therefore you need to eat those healthy fruits and vegetables that contain it. You've heard that vitamin C is used to help treat colds, but did you know that it is also used to prevent and even reverse ageing 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...



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, Stretch Marks How to get rid of stretch marks?

Jun 18, Stretch Marks How to get rid of stretch marks?

A discussion on the cause of stretch marks and treatment options available. How do I get rid of the stretch marks? That is the question that needs some answers.



Jun 18, Facial Cleansers Choose the appropriate facial cleansers for your skin type

Learn more about the different facial cleansers and how to choose the best facial cleanser according to your skin type.



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

Caffeine is a stimulant that has powerful effects on your body, health and skin. Learn more about these effects of caffeine.



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 Research On Cancer-fighting Foods, Supplements

New Research On Cancer-fighting Foods, Supplements

Researchers worldwide are discovering a cornucopia of compounds in foods and dietary supplements, including black raspberries, blueberries and grape seed extract, that show promise for preventing cancer. Here is a summary of research papers on this topic that will be presented during a one-day symposium, "Natural Products, Diets and Cancer Prevention."



Connection Between Allergic Diseases And Autoimmune Diseases

A new study identifies a connection between allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, and autoimmune diseases.



Are Your Nails Changing?

Nearly half of all nail changes are due to fungal infection. The term, onychomycosis refers to a fungal infections of the nail. Fungal infections of the nails are common around the world...



Fresh Approach To Diet And Medication Improves Recovery After Heart Attack

After a heart attack, cardiovascular health and even survival can be improved by intensive dietary therapy and early dosing with a medication that blocks the harmful hormonal effects in the heart, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 56th annual Scientific Session in New Orleans.

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...



Jun 25, Skin Treatments Description of various special skin treatments available

Descriptions of the various special skin treatments available and the benefits of these skin treatments



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...



Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

Blackheads - Causes, prevention and effective methods for removing blackheads.

Antioxidants Clean Up: Combat Those Free Radicals

Antioxidants Clean Up: Combat Those Free Radicals

If you want to protect your skin, think antioxidants. Antioxidants have gained a great deal of attention in recent years, for good reason. They work to combat the free radical cells that damage your skin...



Jun 18, Facial Toners Choose the correct facial toners for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of facial toners and learn how to choose the appropriate facial toners for your skin type.



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...



Jul 9, Smoking facts about the effects of smoking on the skin.

Smoking has negative effects on the skin. Read more about these smoking facts and how the skin is affected if you are a heavy smoker.

Jun 18, Wrinkles Is it inevitable? Can we beat it?

Jun 18, Wrinkles Is it inevitable? Can we beat it?

Wrinkles and fine lines will appear as the skin ages. However, there are measures that can be taken to slow down the skin aging process. Learn more about how to beat wrinkles.



The Facts About Cold Sores

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two types of this virus and cold sores are usually caused by type 1 (known as HSV-1). The other type of herpes simplex virus, HSV-2, usually causes genital herpes. In general, we are infected with HSV-1 when we are children...



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...



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...

Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.

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...



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...



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...



Hair Loss Part 2: Alopecia Areata

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

The Changing Face of Cosmetic Surgery

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...



New Asthma Inhaler Propellant Effective, But Costlier

Reviewers examine the consequences of switching to hydrofluoroalkane, which is replacing chlorofluorocarbon, or CFC, as a key ingredient in albuterol inhalers designed to relieve asthma. The FDA has ruled that US sales of CFC albuterol inhalers be prohibited after 2008. The new propellant is safe and effective but could come at nearly triple the cost to consumers.



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)...



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...

Jun 18, Skin Care Products Guide on the various skin care products

Jun 18, Skin Care Products Guide on the various skin care products

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



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...



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...



Fresh Approach To Diet And Medication Improves Recovery After Heart Attack

After a heart attack, cardiovascular health and even survival can be improved by intensive dietary therapy and early dosing with a medication that blocks the harmful hormonal effects in the heart, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 56th annual Scientific Session in New Orleans.

Hair Loss Part 1: Scarring Alopecias

Hair Loss Part 1: Scarring Alopecias

Alopecia refers to 'hair loss' and can be classified as scarring and non-scarring forms. This article will address scarring alopecias...



Jun 18, Facial Toners Choose the correct facial toners for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of facial toners and learn how to choose the appropriate facial toners for your skin type.



Bad Hair Day? Tips for Dealing with Common Hair Problems

We all have those days where no matter what we do, we can't control our hair. Below are some tips which will help you take better care of your hair...



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...

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! ...



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...



Dry Skin Prevention - The Winter Itch Is Coming

Winter is coming, and shortly after the cold weather arrives doctors will be seeing the annual surge of people troubled by dry, itchy winter skin and by hand eczema. Much of this seasonal misery can be easily prevented...



Cold Sores - How to Prevent and Treat Them

Cold sores are very common and quite contagious. Sometimes referred to as fever blisters, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex1 virus (HSV-1)...

Jun 25, Skin Problems Causes, prevention and treatment of various skin problems

Jun 25, Skin Problems Causes, prevention and treatment of various skin problems

Details on the various skin problems and their causes. Guide on how to prevent and treat them.



Jun 18, Crows Feet Can it be prevented? How to reduce the appearance of crows feet?

Crows feet are usually the first signs of skin aging. However, there are measures that can be taken to slow down the skin aging process. Learn more about how to beat the formation of crows feet.



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



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)...

A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin

A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin

We all know that aging is a natural biological process that affects all of us. The aging of your skin is also greatly affected by external factors that accelerate this process; particularly smoking...



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...



Outdoor Skin Care Tips - Learn to look after your skin

It's Fall and we all know we need to take extra care of our skin in the summer due to an increase in sun exposure, but that should actually continue all year round...



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.

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...



The Facts About Cold Sores

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two types of this virus and cold sores are usually caused by type 1 (known as HSV-1). The other type of herpes simplex virus, HSV-2, usually causes genital herpes. In general, we are infected with HSV-1 when we are children...



Put Your Best Foot Forward

At the gym and at the pool on your winter vacation, you always want to put your best foot forward. Here are some tips to prevent fungal infections - for healthily and better looking toe nails...



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...

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)...



A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin

We all know that aging is a natural biological process that affects all of us. The aging of your skin is also greatly affected by external factors that accelerate this process; particularly smoking...



Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

Blackheads - Causes, prevention and effective methods for removing blackheads.



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.

What You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal

What You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal

Many men and women have hair that they want to thin out or eliminate. Over the past 10 years laser hair removal has advanced to the point where black and brown hair can be reliably and safely treated with lasers...



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...



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...



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...

Jul 9, Skin Aging Skin aging is 90 due to sun damage and 10 due to genes

Jul 9, Skin Aging Skin aging is 90 due to sun damage and 10 due to genes

Skin aging is inevitable as one grows old. The rate of skin aging can be controlled as 90 of it is due to damage from the sun.



A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin

We all know that aging is a natural biological process that affects all of us. The aging of your skin is also greatly affected by external factors that accelerate this process; particularly smoking...



Jul 9, Smoking facts about the effects of smoking on the skin.

Smoking has negative effects on the skin. Read more about these smoking facts and how the skin is affected if you are a heavy smoker.



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.

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...



Achy Joints and Itchy Skin. Can it be Psoriatic Arthritis?

Psoriatic arthritis is a less common form of arthritis and occurs in approximately 30 per cent of people who have psoriasis (a disorder causing areas of the skin to become inflamed and be covered with silvery or grey scales)...



Managing Nail Infections

Onychomycosis is an infection of the toe nails or finger nails by fungi. It can be very uncomfortable, even painful and embarrassing. The most common spot is the toenail, especially the big toe...



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.

Vitamin C: How It Helps Your Skin

Vitamin C: How It Helps Your Skin

Vitamin C ( L-ascorbic acid ) is a nutrient that your body is not able to produce itself and therefore you need to eat those healthy fruits and vegetables that contain it. You've heard that vitamin C is used to help treat colds, but did you know that it is also used to prevent and even reverse ageing skin?



Fresh Approach To Diet And Medication Improves Recovery After Heart Attack

After a heart attack, cardiovascular health and even survival can be improved by intensive dietary therapy and early dosing with a medication that blocks the harmful hormonal effects in the heart, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 56th annual Scientific Session in New Orleans.



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...



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...

Acne Treatment: Pinpoint the Trigger

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...



Bad Hair Day? Tips for Dealing with Common Hair Problems

We all have those days where no matter what we do, we can't control our hair. Below are some tips which will help you take better care of your hair...



I Have A Skin Rash: Is It Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

When you talk to a dermatologist about allergies, you may think of a condition called allergic contact dermatitis...



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.

Bacteria From Patient's Dental Plaque Causes Ventilator-associated Pneumonia

Bacteria From Patient's Dental Plaque Causes Ventilator-associated Pneumonia

Patients admitted to a hospital's intensive care unit already are seriously ill, so the last thing they need is a new infection. Unfortunately, statistics show that as many as 25 percent of all patients admitted to the ICU and placed on ventilators develop pneumonia, which can be fatal. Ironically, it turns out that the patient's own dental plaque is a major source of germs that cause ventilator-associated pneumonia.



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...



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...



Jun 18, Cellulite Treatments Ways to get rid of cellulite

A look at the cellulite treatments available and the different ways to get rid of cellulite

Value Of Angioplasty Questioned: Medications Plus Lifestyle Changes Work As Well To Reduce ...

Value Of Angioplasty Questioned: Medications Plus Lifestyle Changes Work As Well To Reduce ...

Coronary revascularization with stenting or balloon angioplasty combined with optimal medical therapy is no more effective in preventing a heart attack, other major cardiovascular events or death in patients with stable heart disease, than optimal medical therapy alone, results of a new study conducted in 50 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada has shown.



Jun 18, Facial Masks Choose the appropriate facial masks for your skin type

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



Jun 25, Skin Treatments Description of various special skin treatments available

Descriptions of the various special skin treatments available and the benefits of these skin treatments



Primary Medical Care For Children With Autism Needs Improvement

Children with autism do not receive the same quality of primary care as children with other special health care needs, according to research from the University of Minnesota Medical School.

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...



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)...



A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin

We all know that aging is a natural biological process that affects all of us. The aging of your skin is also greatly affected by external factors that accelerate this process; particularly smoking...



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...

Getting Rid of Your Tattoo

Getting Rid of Your Tattoo

Tired of your tattoo? Don't despair; most tattoo colors can be eliminated or lightened by a laser. Skin colored tattoos however, may undergo irreversible ink darkening. This includes white...



The Big Squeeze on Acne: A Discussion About Acne Scars

We all aspire to a smooth, clear complexion. When pimples arise, the need to flatten them out and squeeze is understandable. Unfortunately though, this may lead to short and long-term problems such as persistent redness, large brown stains...



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)...



A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin

We all know that aging is a natural biological process that affects all of us. The aging of your skin is also greatly affected by external factors that accelerate this process; particularly smoking...

Cold Sores - How to Prevent and Treat Them

Cold Sores - How to Prevent and Treat Them

Cold sores are very common and quite contagious. Sometimes referred to as fever blisters, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex1 virus (HSV-1)...



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...



Patient Adherence For Successful Tuberculosis Treatment

Existing treatment against Tuberculosis is effective but long and many patients abandon it before the end or take their doses at excessively long intervals. In order to improve patients' adherence to treatment, IRD researchers are putting the emphasis on adaptation of control strategies to patients' real geographical, social, health and cultural situation. Trials conducted in Senegal showed the effectiveness of such an approach, which should limit the spread of the disease and the emergence of new resistant strains.



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...

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...



Have Excess Facial Hair? It May Be Hirsutism

Hirsutism is a term describing excessive growth of dark, terminal hairs in women in a male-type pattern (i.e. hair on the beard area, chest, and abdomen)...



Cryoablation: A New Treatment Option For Some Kidney Tumor Patients

Mayo Clinic researchers report that freezing kidney tumors through percutaneous cryoablation shows promise for patients who are not good candidates for surgery.



Computerized Reminders Boost Mammography Screening Rates

Findings of a new Mayo Clinic study published this week in Archives of Internal Medicine show that a computerized mail and phone reminder program can significantly increase the percentage of patients receiving preventive health services and improve the value of health care.

Treating Cuts at Home in 5 Easy Steps

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...



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...



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...



Morphine Kills Pain -- Not Patients, New Research Shows

Many people, including health care workers, believe that morphine is a lethal drug that causes death when used to control pain for a patient who is dying. That is a misconception according to new research published in the latest issue of Palliative Medicine, from SAGE Publications.

New Interactive Television To Assist Patients And Elderly

New Interactive Television To Assist Patients And Elderly

Telecommunications engineers have designed a pioneering system of telemedicine for interactive digital television. This system enables the monitoring and treatment of and support for both patients and elderly people, from the comfort and convenience of their homes, by means of the television.



Natural Mechanism For Immune Suppression Paves Way For Cancer Trials

A natural mechanism pirated by tumors and HIV to evade the immune response is opening the door to better treatment for these conditions, researchers say.



Scientists Re-grow Dental Enamel From Cultured Cells

Dental enamel is the hardest tissue produced by the body. It cannot regenerate itself, because it is formed by a layer of cells that is lost by the time the tooth appears in the mouth.



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

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.



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...



Scientists Re-grow Dental Enamel From Cultured Cells

Dental enamel is the hardest tissue produced by the body. It cannot regenerate itself, because it is formed by a layer of cells that is lost by the time the tooth appears in the mouth.



Cellulite - Help is on the way

Cellulite - the unsightly dimpling, padded or "orange peel" appearance of the skin is probably one of the most aesthetically troubling concerns of women. Although a lot is known about its appearance, there is lack of good studies assessing the effectiveness of possible treatments...

Jul 9, Skin Aging Skin aging is 90 due to sun damage and 10 due to genes

Jul 9, Skin Aging Skin aging is 90 due to sun damage and 10 due to genes

Skin aging is inevitable as one grows old. The rate of skin aging can be controlled as 90 of it is due to damage from the sun.



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...



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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.