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

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.



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?



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...



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.

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

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...



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.



Dry skin - Combating That Winter Itch

Winter is here and many of us relate winter weather with suffering from itchy, dry skin. Chapped lips, dry, cracked hands, flaking skin; all signs of the season...



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...

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.



May 18, Choose Your Skin Care Products, Decision Made Easier with Choose It!

How to use Choose It! to help you choose your skin care products



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?



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...

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...



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.



Suffering from Excess Sweat? - Discover Your Treatment Options.

It is sometimes said that men perspire, and ladies 'glow' - but for many, male or female, excess sweating is a medical condition which has in the past been difficult to control. Approximately 2-3% of the population suffers from excess sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis...



What Is In Your Sunscreen? The Ingredients Are Important.

There is more to sunscreens that meets the eye. Here are a few points you should keep in mind when selecting one...

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...



Brief Physician Interventions Have Impact On Problem Drinking

Doctors have long questioned whether a single, short discussion with patients about their drinking could have significant effects on alcohol-related problems. Research shows five minutes of straight talk between doctors and problem drinkers could help reduce the toll of alcohol-related injuries, violence and accidents.



Your Skin and the Sun - Choosing the Right Sunscreen

The skin has evolved to protect us from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Sunscreens were first developed to prevent sunburns by blocking UVB; they allowed us to prolong our time in the sun, but that resulted in increased exposure to UVA...



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...

What Is In Your Sunscreen? The Ingredients Are Important.

What Is In Your Sunscreen? The Ingredients Are Important.

There is more to sunscreens that meets the eye. Here are a few points you should keep in mind when selecting one...



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...



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...



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)...

FDA Reports Risks Of Severe Allergic Reactions And Sleep-driving, With Some Sleeping Pills

FDA Reports Risks Of Severe Allergic Reactions And Sleep-driving, With Some Sleeping Pills

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products, a class of drugs used to induce and/or maintain sleep, strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks. These risks include severe allergic reactions and complex sleep-related behaviors, which may include sleep-driving. Sleep driving is defined as driving while not fully awake after ingestion of a sedative-hypnotic product, with no memory of the event.



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...



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...



Efforts To Improve Hospital Efficiency May Compromise Patient Safety, Study Shows

Hospitals that operate at or over their capacity may be at increased risk of adverse events that injure patients, according to a study led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Woman's Hospital. The report suggests that efforts to meet two primary challenges facing hospitals today -- reducing costs and improving patient safety -- may work against each other.

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...



Smoking Indicator Of Alcohol Misuse

Where there is cigarette smoking there is probably misuse of alcohol too, according to a study by Yale School of Medicine researchers in the Archives of Internal Medicine.



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...



Commonly Used Pain Medications Do Not Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

Over-the-counter pain medication naproxen and prescription pain reliever celecoxib do not prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. These findings appear to contradict earlier observational studies, which found sustained use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease.

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

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...



Remote Monitoring Saves Lives Of Heart Patients, Research Shows

Researchers from Canada and Australia have found that the use of remote monitoring for patients with chronic heart failure has the potential to significantly improve clinical outcomes (mortality, morbidity and quality indicators). According to recent research, remote monitoring for patients with chronic heart failure helped reduce heart failure admissions to hospitals and lowered all cause mortality by nearly twenty percent.



Pharmacists' Workload Contributes To Errors

High workloads for pharmacists increase the potential for medication errors, says a new study by University of Arizona College of Pharmacy researchers published in the May issue of the journal Medical Care. The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by College of Pharmacy professor Daniel C. Malone, Ph.D.



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 25, The benefits of dark chocolate skin treatments.

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.



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, A list of OTC acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne

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



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?

First Ever Study Predicts Outcome For Limb-threatening Infections In Diabetes

First Ever Study Predicts Outcome For Limb-threatening Infections In Diabetes

Researchers have released a study suggesting that specific laboratory and clinical tests can predict outcome of antibiotic therapy for infections in persons with diabetes.



Low Vitamin D Levels Linked To Poor Physical Performance In Older Adults

Older adults who don't get enough vitamin D -- either from their diets or exposure to the sun -- may be at increased risk for poor physical performance and disability, according to new research.



How Glucocorticoids (Poison Ivy And Skin Irritation Medication) Work

Individuals who are allergic to some things that their skin comes in contact with (a condition called contact dermatitis), such as metals or poison ivy, are treated with glucocorticoids, which can be applied to the skin as a cream or taken orally. Glucocorticoids work by dampening the inflammatory response to the allergen, but precisely which cells they affect and in what way have not been determined for contact dermatitis.



Rescue Workers In Disasters Suffer Long-term Health Consequences

The long-term effects of a disaster on physical and psychological health are the focus of a new study of rescue workers who provided assistance after the explosion of a fireworks depot in the Netherlands in May 2000.

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 1: Scarring Alopecias

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



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...



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, 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.



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 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

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...



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?



Dry skin - Combating That Winter Itch

Winter is here and many of us relate winter weather with suffering from itchy, dry skin. Chapped lips, dry, cracked hands, flaking skin; all signs of the season...



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.

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...



Johns Hopkins Begins Aggressive Screening For 'Superbugs' In Children

Infection control and critical care experts at the Johns Hopkins Hospital have ordered testing for the two most common hospital superbugs for every child admitted to its pediatric intensive care unit.



Extensive Study On Obesity And Related Liver Problem Launched

Researchers are looking at the genetics of obesity through a unique study. Patients have voluntarily donated more than 600 liver tissue samples so that researchers can study obesity and also develop a safer, noninvasive way of detecting an obesity-related condition: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Relying on several core system resources in the study, Geisinger researchers hope to know more about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and related health problems.



No-scalpel Vasectomies By Skilled Surgeons May Speed Recovery

As a birth-control surgery technique grows in popularity, a new review of studies underlines the importance of physician training for no-scalpel vasectomies, a method that is more difficult to learn than conventional surgery.

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...



New Study Links Stomach Microbe To Asthma Prevention

The stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which causes stomach cancer and peptic ulcers, may not be all bad. According to a new study, it may help protect kids from asthma.



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...



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...

The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?

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...



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)...



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...



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...

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

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.



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, A list of OTC acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne

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



Pomegranate Juice May Help Fight Lung Cancer

Researchers are adding to the list of cancer types for which pomegranates seem to halt growth. A recent study using a mouse model shows that consuming pomegranates could potentially help reduce the growth and spread of lung cancer cells or even prevent lung cancer from developing.

Study Identifies High-risk Patient Populations For MRSA Carriage

Study Identifies High-risk Patient Populations For MRSA Carriage

A Rhode Island Hospital study presented at the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) annual meeting found that patients in long-term elder care and HIV-infected outpatients appear to be high-risk groups for carriage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a common cause for health care associated infections.



Counseling After Suicide Has No Effect On Grief, But Helps Prevent Feelings Of Blame

A grief counseling program for families bereaved by suicide does not reduce grief or depression, but may help to prevent perceptions of blame among close relatives and spouses, according to a recent study.



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.



Not Just In Menopause: Men Have Hot Flashes, Too

A new study confirms a surprising fact -- men who have undergone chemical castration for conditions such as prostate cancer experience hot flashes similar to those experienced by menopausal women. Using a technique called sternal skin conductance, doctors were able to positively identify hot flashes in males, a positive step toward providing therapy for those patients in need.

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.



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...



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...



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.

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...



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



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.



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.

Do You Have Itchy, Red Hands?

Do You Have Itchy, Red Hands?

Do you have itchy, red hands? You are not alone, this very common condition affects about 10% of women and 4% of men. It's most common for people that do a lot of work in a wet environment...



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...



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)...



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...

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...



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...



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...



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)...

Chromosomes Tell Tale Of Patient's Risk For New, Future Cancer

Chromosomes Tell Tale Of Patient's Risk For New, Future Cancer

Hodgkin's disease survivors who have greater genetic instability in their white blood cells are two-and-a-half times more likely to develop another type of cancer, researchers report.



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...



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...



Genetic Instability And Development Of Second Primary Tumors After Hodgkin's Disease

Thanks to treatment advances, the majority of people diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease -- often in youth or early adulthood -- can expect to survive long-term. However, about 10 percent of them will eventually develop another form of cancer in the decades after finishing treatment.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids - A Cure for Photodamage?

Alpha Hydroxy Acids - A Cure for Photodamage?

It turns out that a-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are important components of optimal skin care and their benefits have been studied and documented for some time now...



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.



Commonly Used Pain Medications Do Not Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

Over-the-counter pain medication naproxen and prescription pain reliever celecoxib do not prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. These findings appear to contradict earlier observational studies, which found sustained use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease.



Dry skin - Combating That Winter Itch

Winter is here and many of us relate winter weather with suffering from itchy, dry skin. Chapped lips, dry, cracked hands, flaking skin; all signs of the season...

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



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, Acne Treatment Sensible acne treatments that work

Are you looking for sensible acne treatments that work? You will need different types of acne treatment depending on the seriousness of your acne condition.



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

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.



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, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Definition and treatment of papules



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

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?



Traumatic Brain Injury: Neuroscientists Challenge Conventional Treatment

The chemical lactate has gotten a bad rap. Conventional wisdom considered it to be little more than the bane of runners and other athletes, causing stiff muscles and fatigue, and the "sour" in sour milk. It turns out that view may have been too narrow.



Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Definition and treatment of papules



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

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, 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.



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...



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)...

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

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...



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...



Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked To Nerve Damage

People with inflammatory bowel disease may also be at risk for developing nerve damage and other neurological problems, according to recent research.



FDA Reports Risks Of Severe Allergic Reactions And Sleep-driving, With Some Sleeping Pills

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products, a class of drugs used to induce and/or maintain sleep, strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks. These risks include severe allergic reactions and complex sleep-related behaviors, which may include sleep-driving. Sleep driving is defined as driving while not fully awake after ingestion of a sedative-hypnotic product, with no memory of the event.

Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

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



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...



Johns Hopkins Begins Aggressive Screening For 'Superbugs' In Children

Infection control and critical care experts at the Johns Hopkins Hospital have ordered testing for the two most common hospital superbugs for every child admitted to its pediatric intensive care unit.



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.

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...



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...



Anti-Wrinkle Compound Causes Pathological Reaction In Skin Cells

Researchers from Universit� Laval's Faculty of Medicine have discovered that a compound commonly used in many anti-wrinkle products causes a pathological reaction in skin cells. Guillaume Morissette, Lucie Germain, and Fran�ois Marceau present their conclusions about the mode of action of this substance -- called DMAE -- in the latest edition of the British Journal of Dermatology.



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...

Diaper Rash - A Baby's Bottom Story.

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...



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)...



Hay Fever Can Send Work Productivity Down The Drain

Employers can blame hay fever for the loss of millions of hours of work productivity this spring. A new study of nearly 600 people with hay fever symptoms, including sneezing, watery eyes and runny and itchy noses, found that workers missed an hour of work per week during peak hay fever season.



Low Education Predicts Lower Quality Of Life For Prostate Cancer Patients

Among men who have received similar treatments for prostate cancer, those with less education --- particularly those who did not graduate from high school --- experience a significant drop in their quality of life after treatment compared with men who have more education.

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

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.



Low Education Predicts Lower Quality Of Life For Prostate Cancer Patients

Among men who have received similar treatments for prostate cancer, those with less education --- particularly those who did not graduate from high school --- experience a significant drop in their quality of life after treatment compared with men who have more education.



Counseling After Suicide Has No Effect On Grief, But Helps Prevent Feelings Of Blame

A grief counseling program for families bereaved by suicide does not reduce grief or depression, but may help to prevent perceptions of blame among close relatives and spouses, according to a recent study.



Commonly Used Pain Medications Do Not Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

Over-the-counter pain medication naproxen and prescription pain reliever celecoxib do not prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. These findings appear to contradict earlier observational studies, which found sustained use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease.

Jun 25, The benefits of dark chocolate skin treatments.

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.



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...



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, 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.

Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

Although there are different kinds of treatments, procedures and surgery that can assist in improving the look of your skin, it is important that you look after your skin to start with...



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...



Your Skin and the Sun - Choosing the Right Sunscreen

The skin has evolved to protect us from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Sunscreens were first developed to prevent sunburns by blocking UVB; they allowed us to prolong our time in the sun, but that resulted in increased exposure to UVA...



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...

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

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, 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

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...



Genes Associated With Adverse Reactions To Cancer Radiotherapy Treatment Identified

Medical scientists have announced a potentially unique advance in breast cancer research by identifying two genes associated with adverse reaction to cancer treatment.

NIH Launches Study To Assess Bariatric Surgery In Adolescents

NIH Launches Study To Assess Bariatric Surgery In Adolescents

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently launched an observational study to evaluate the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in adolescents. Bariatric surgery restricts stomach size and can decrease the amount of calories and nutrients the body absorbs.



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, 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.



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, Skin Care Site Search

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search



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...



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, 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.

New Guidelines To Address Growing Obesity Epidemic

New Guidelines To Address Growing Obesity Epidemic

The first-ever Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management and Prevention of Obesity in Adults and Children, recommend that waist circumference be measured in all Canadian adults, and that a national surveillance system be developed that incorporates this measurement along with height and weight.



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...



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...



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...

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.



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...



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...



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

Detailed description on the various facial skin care products available. Guide o