Are Retinoids The Answer To Ageing?

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, 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.



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...



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...

Computer Model Maps Efficient Inoculation Of Hospital Staff In Pandemic Outbreak

Computer Model Maps Efficient Inoculation Of Hospital Staff In Pandemic Outbreak

Community preparedness for a bioterrorism attack or influenza outbreak has been the focus of much interest and effort in recent years. Now, public health experts have developed a strategy for how hospitals can most efficiently inoculate their own staff with minimal disruption to patient care.



Mediterranean Diet Halves Risk Of Progressive Lung Disease

A Mediterranean diet halves the chances of developing progressive inflammatory lung disease (COPD), reveals a large study. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an umbrella term for chronic progressive lung disease, such as emphysema and bronchitis. It is expected to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2020, with cigarette smoking the primary factor in its development.



Self-fulfilling Prophecy? Study Examines Treatment Of 'Bleeding Stroke' Patients

Each year, tens of thousands of people receive a dreaded diagnosis: intracerebral hemorrhage, or a "bleeding stroke." Doctors race to figure out which ICH patients might survive if they receive aggressive treatment, and which will die or be severely disabled. Now, a new study suggests that the way those odds are calculated might be skewed.



Soldiers Acquired Drug-resistant Infections In Field Hospitals

An outbreak of drug-resistant wound infections among soldiers in Iraq likely came from the hospitals where they were treated, not the battlefield, according to a new study. The outbreak of drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (ABC) infections among U.S. service members injured in Iraq has been of major concern to military health care workers since it was first detected in 2003.

Suffering from Excess Sweat? - Discover Your Treatment Options.

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...



Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Definition and treatment of papules



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, 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.

Skin Rashes - Where Do They Come From?

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...



When Is A Cup Of Tea A Pharmaceutical?

When is an herbal tea a safe and effective sleep aid, and when is that same tea a risky pharmaceutical choice? Health care professionals face such questions daily, and a University of Arkansas researcher cautions that they may need to acquire advanced clinical skills in order to assure patient safety.



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...



Estrogen Is Important For Bone Health In Men As Well As Women

Although women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, or porous bone, one in 12 men also suffer from the disease, which can lead to debilitating fractures. In women, low estrogen levels after menopause have been considered an important risk factor for this disorder. Now research has shown that low amounts of active estrogen metabolites also can increase the risk of osteoporosis in men.

Approved Medical Resident Hours Still Resulting In Sleepy Doctors

Approved Medical Resident Hours Still Resulting In Sleepy Doctors

Medical residents working within the mandated maximum of 80 hours per week experience severe sleepiness, a finding that may have implications for both patient care and resident safety, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown that sleep-deprived residents perform poorly in several areas like judgment and concentration and are at risk for motor vehicle accidents. There have been several instances where sleep-deprived residents have committed serious mistakes in patient care.



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...



Tiny Newborns Face Higher Risk Of Death At Community Hospitals, Study Finds

More than 20 percent of very small babies who died in California between 1991 and 2000 might have lived had they been born in different hospitals, say researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.



Skin Patch Tests May Miss Patients Allergic To Common Fragrance

Skin patch screening test for allergy to fragrances -- second only to nickel as the most common cause of contact dermatitis in the Western world -- may not detect some cases of allergy to a widely used fragrance chemical, Swedish scientists are reporting.

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.



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...



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...



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...

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)...



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...



Mediterranean Diet Halves Risk Of Progressive Lung Disease

A Mediterranean diet halves the chances of developing progressive inflammatory lung disease (COPD), reveals a large study. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an umbrella term for chronic progressive lung disease, such as emphysema and bronchitis. It is expected to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2020, with cigarette smoking the primary factor in its development.



The Sun and Psoriasis - What You Need to Know

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, non-contagious, recurring skin condition that usually takes the form of itchy, red, scaly, well-defined, thickened patches of varying sizes. These patches may appear on a small area of your body or may be very extensive, and any part of the skin on your body and on your nails can be affected...

Put Your Best Foot Forward

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...



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...



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...

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

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.



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.



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



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.

Tiny Newborns Face Higher Risk Of Death At Community Hospitals, Study Finds

Tiny Newborns Face Higher Risk Of Death At Community Hospitals, Study Finds

More than 20 percent of very small babies who died in California between 1991 and 2000 might have lived had they been born in different hospitals, say researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.



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...



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 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

Common Rashes of the Feet - When to seek treatment

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...



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...



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...



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...

Outdoor Skin Care Tips - Learn to look after your skin

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...



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...



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, Moisturizers Choose the appropriate moisturizers for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of moisturizers and learn to choose the appropriate moisturizer for your skin type.

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...



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, 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.



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...

Tests Show Healthy Humans Not Harmed By Taser

Tests Show Healthy Humans Not Harmed By Taser

A study conducted by emergency medicine physicians at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center showed no lasting effects of the Taser on healthy test subjects.



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...



Computer Model Maps Efficient Inoculation Of Hospital Staff In Pandemic Outbreak

Community preparedness for a bioterrorism attack or influenza outbreak has been the focus of much interest and effort in recent years. Now, public health experts have developed a strategy for how hospitals can most efficiently inoculate their own staff with minimal disruption to patient care.



High-quality Child Care For Poor Children Found To Offset The Risk Of Later Depression

Young adults from low-income families who received full-time early educational childcare as young children reported fewer symptoms of depression than their peers who did not receive such services. The findings are based on the group of high-risk children who were enrolled in the Abcedarian Project as infants. Young adults who received these early services seem to have been protected against the adverse affects of negative early home environments associated with depression in the control group.

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

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.



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.



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...



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...

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

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)...



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.



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.



Your Child's Skin Care - Tips for Dealing with Your Kids' Minor Skin Problems

Children have a tendency to get cuts, scrapes, burns and other minor skin irritations and conditions. Here are some tips to help you deal with your child's minor skin problems...

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

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.



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...



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...



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...

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

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.



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...



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...



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...

Protocol For Treatment Of Sepsis Can Reduce Hospital Deaths

Protocol For Treatment Of Sepsis Can Reduce Hospital Deaths

More than 215,000 people will die of sepsis in the United States each year, more than 750,000 will require hospital treatment, and the costs will be nearly $17 billion. Severe sepsis is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in adults, yet there has been little progress in recent decades in treating sepsis and septic shock, and the mortality rate remains disturbingly high.



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...



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...



Approved Medical Resident Hours Still Resulting In Sleepy Doctors

Medical residents working within the mandated maximum of 80 hours per week experience severe sleepiness, a finding that may have implications for both patient care and resident safety, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown that sleep-deprived residents perform poorly in several areas like judgment and concentration and are at risk for motor vehicle accidents. There have been several instances where sleep-deprived residents have committed serious mistakes in patient care.

Cancer Agressiveness 'Triggered' By Bacteria

Cancer Agressiveness 'Triggered' By Bacteria

New research in lymphatic cancer shows that bacteria can cause cancer to be more aggressive. Patients with skin lymphoma may benefit from antibiotic treatments used for bacteria-infections.



Wireless Technology Developed To Speed Care Of Heart Attack Patients

Imagine paramedics mobilizing a team of cardiologists and nurses within minutes of arriving at the home of a person who is having a heart attack, simply by pressing a button that sends an electrocardiogram over a wireless network. That's what's being done at a Newark, N.J., medical center, and it's dramatically improving the quality of care, according to a new study.



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...



Had Chicken Pox? You may be a candidate for shingles.

Everyone with shingles has had chickenpox at some time. Nearly 99% of adults have had chickenpox at some point in their lives, meaning that nearly all adults are at risk for shingles...

Skin Patch Tests May Miss Patients Allergic To Common Fragrance

Skin Patch Tests May Miss Patients Allergic To Common Fragrance

Skin patch screening test for allergy to fragrances -- second only to nickel as the most common cause of contact dermatitis in the Western world -- may not detect some cases of allergy to a widely used fragrance chemical, Swedish scientists are reporting.



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...



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)...



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...

High-quality Child Care For Poor Children Found To Offset The Risk Of Later Depression

High-quality Child Care For Poor Children Found To Offset The Risk Of Later Depression

Young adults from low-income families who received full-time early educational childcare as young children reported fewer symptoms of depression than their peers who did not receive such services. The findings are based on the group of high-risk children who were enrolled in the Abcedarian Project as infants. Young adults who received these early services seem to have been protected against the adverse affects of negative early home environments associated with depression in the control group.



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...



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...



National Clinical Trial To Uncover Long-term Effects Of West Nile Virus Begun

A national clinical trial to identify the long-term health effects of West Nile virus infection and to learn more about the disease's progression, symptoms and mortality has been initiated. In the trial, researchers at 13 U.S. sites are observing the natural course of the virus over a year in people who have either a fever or neurological diseases due to West Nile infection.

Will The Healthcare Workers Go To Work During Disasters?

Will The Healthcare Workers Go To Work During Disasters?

When disaster strikes, getting care to the victims is at the top of everyone's attention. But who will provide that care? Researchers examined the factors that might affect whether healthcare workers and support staff would report to work during a disaster.



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...



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...



US Continues To Lag On Health Care, According To New International Comparison

The US health care system ranks last compared with five other nations on measures of quality, access, efficiency, equity and outcomes, in the third edition of a Commonwealth Fund report analyzing international health policy surveys. While the US did well on some preventive care measures, the nation ranked at the bottom on measures of safe care and coordinated care.

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search



Vitamin A Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Aging

Applying vitamin A to the skin appears to improve the wrinkles associated with natural aging and may help to promote the production of skin-building compounds.



Heart-failure Patients Benefit From Pharmacist Care

Heart-failure patients take their medicine more reliably when under the care of a pharmacist, resulting in fewer emergency-room visits and hospital stays as well as lower health-care costs, according to a new study.



High-quality Child Care For Poor Children Found To Offset The Risk Of Later Depression

Young adults from low-income families who received full-time early educational childcare as young children reported fewer symptoms of depression than their peers who did not receive such services. The findings are based on the group of high-risk children who were enrolled in the Abcedarian Project as infants. Young adults who received these early services seem to have been protected against the adverse affects of negative early home environments associated with depression in the control group.

Common Rashes of the Feet - When to seek treatment

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...



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...



Children and Lice - Something Else to Bug You

When you send your children to school, there is a good chance that they will be exposed to head lice - its about that simple. Lice are wingless bugs that live in hair. Lice feed off blood in the skin and are about the size of a sesame seed...



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

Estrogen Is Important For Bone Health In Men As Well As Women

Estrogen Is Important For Bone Health In Men As Well As Women

Although women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, or porous bone, one in 12 men also suffer from the disease, which can lead to debilitating fractures. In women, low estrogen levels after menopause have been considered an important risk factor for this disorder. Now research has shown that low amounts of active estrogen metabolites also can increase the risk of osteoporosis in men.



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...



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...



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...

Vitamin A Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Aging

Vitamin A Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Aging

Applying vitamin A to the skin appears to improve the wrinkles associated with natural aging and may help to promote the production of skin-building compounds.



Oral Sex Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have conclusive evidence that human papillomavirus (HPV) causes some throat cancers in both men and women. The researchers found that oral HPV infection is the strongest risk factor for the disease, regardless of tobacco and alcohol use, and having multiple oral sex partners tops the list of sex practices that boost risk for the HPV-linked cancer.



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...



When Is A Cup Of Tea A Pharmaceutical?

When is an herbal tea a safe and effective sleep aid, and when is that same tea a risky pharmaceutical choice? Health care professionals face such questions daily, and a University of Arkansas researcher cautions that they may need to acquire advanced clinical skills in order to assure patient safety.

Stem Cells May Look Malignant, Not Act It

Stem Cells May Look Malignant, Not Act It

Bone marrow stem cells attracted to the site of a cancerous growth frequently take on the outward appearance of the malignant cells around them. But whether they contribute to cancer, as some scientists suspect, is not entirely clear. The findings contest the increasingly popular theory that bone marrow stem cells seed cancer. Instead, these cells might simply look like cancer, not act like it.



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.



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, Pimples How to get rid of pimples

Steps on how to get rid of pimples

New, More Effective Treatment For Toxic Shock Syndrome

New, More Effective Treatment For Toxic Shock Syndrome

Researchers have developed a new therapeutic that neutralizes toxic shock syndrome more effectively than other treatments, study suggests. Toxic Shock Syndrome is a rare, life-threatening bacterial infection that can cause multi-organ failure and death.



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...



Mediterranean Diet Halves Risk Of Progressive Lung Disease

A Mediterranean diet halves the chances of developing progressive inflammatory lung disease (COPD), reveals a large study. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an umbrella term for chronic progressive lung disease, such as emphysema and bronchitis. It is expected to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2020, with cigarette smoking the primary factor in its development.



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...