Black Patients Less Likely To Receive Certain Coronary Procedures Following Heart Attack

Black Patients Less Likely To Receive Certain Coronary Procedures Following Heart Attack

A large study has found that black Medicare patients are less likely than white patients to receive blood vessel opening procedures such as angioplasty following a heart attack, whether they are admitted to hospitals that provide or do not provide these procedures, but also experience higher mortality rates at 1 year, according to a new study.



Stress Hits Young Cancer Doctors

A quarter of young cancer specialists in the UK are suffering from stress which can lead to depression and affect their care of patients and their families, researchers have found.



Sleep Disturbances Among The Elderly Linked To Suicide

Self-reported sleep complaints among the elderly serve as a risk factor for completed suicide. The study focused on data that were collected among 14,456 community elders over a 10-year period. During this time frame, 21 individuals died by suicide. When each suicide was matched to 20 randomly-selected controls, it was discovered that disturbances in sleep, independent of depression, predicted an increased risk for eventual death by suicide.



Low Libido In Menopause Linked To Trouble Sleeping

Women whose sexual desire diminishes during menopause are more likely to report disturbed sleep, depression symptoms, and night sweats, according to recent research. To the best of the research team's knowledge, this marks the first time that sleep disturbance has been independently associated with diminished sexual desire during or after menopause.

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...



Periodontal Diseases Are Blind To Age

Two new studies in the June issue of the Journal of Periodontology suggest that periodontal diseases are a threat to women of all ages due to hormonal fluctuations that occur at various stages of their lives.



Sun Exposure Early In Life Linked To Specific Skin Cancer Gene Mutation

Early life sun exposure, from birth to 20 years old, may specifically increase the risk of melanomas with BRAF gene mutations.



Pancreatic Surgery Riskier For Obese Patients

Obesity may contribute to a greater likelihood of post-operative complications for patients having pancreatic surgery. A study of 202 pancreatic surgeries from 2000 to 2005 indicates obese patients had an increased time on the operating table, blood loss, length of hospital stay and rate of serious complications compared to normal weight individuals.

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.



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.



Cisplatin Is More Effective Than Carboplatin For Treating Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer

Some patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer have slightly higher survival rates when treated with the chemotherapy drug cisplatin than another platinum-based drug, carboplatin, according to a new study. The authors conclude that cisplatin chemotherapy should remain the standard of care for these patients.



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.

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...



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, 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, 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.

Night Shift Nurses More Likely To Have Poor Sleep Habits

Night Shift Nurses More Likely To Have Poor Sleep Habits

Nurses who work the night shift are more likely to have poor sleep habits, a practice that can increase the likelihood of committing serious errors that can put the safety of themselves as well as their patients at risk.



Addressing Multiple Unhealthy Behaviors At Once May Be More Effective Than Sequential Approach

Physicians trying to help patients change more than one behavioral risk factor may have more success approaching several topics at once rather than addressing them separately over time, according to a recent article.



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, 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

Back To School Skin Care Tips

Back To School Skin Care Tips

It's that time of year when students all over the country are going back to school. Here are a few tips that will help keep their skin great for that first day back...



Ethanol Injection Helps Manage Bone Metastasis In Thyroid Cancer Patients

Percutaneous ethanol injection -- an injection of ethanol through the skin directly into a bone tumor to kill cancer cells -- may be a valuable ancillary treatment for thyroid cancer patients whose cancer has spread to the bone.



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

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



Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

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

Jun 18, Freckles How to get rid of freckles?

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.



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.



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...



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 Facts About Cold Sores

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...



Medical Management Of Another Condition May Not Lead To Early Cancer Diagnosis

Being in regular contact with healthcare providers because of a chronic illness such as diabetes or heart disease doesn't necessarily mean a person is more likely to have a cancer detected early, according to a new study.



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...



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...

US Low In Primary Care Physician Visits, According To Comparison Study

US Low In Primary Care Physician Visits, According To Comparison Study

The average American spends a total of about 30 minutes a year with a primary care physician in a system that is less comprehensive than that of Australia or New Zealand, according to a new study comparing primary care practice in the three countries.



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...



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...



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...

Children and Lice - Something Else to Bug You

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...



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...



What is Dandruff Really?

We have all seen people with those white flakes on their shoulders, but is it really just dandruff? Is it contagious? Can't they do something about it?



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.

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...



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

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



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...

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.



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



Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

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



Rising Skin Cancer Rates Are More Likely To Affect Wealthy People, Says 12-year Review

Wealthy people are more than twice as likely to suffer from malignant melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, than people living in less affluent areas. Study of 23,000 patients over 12 years found that overall skin cancer rates have risen by 20 percent, many patients have more than one skin cancer and the condition now accounts for 27 percent of all male cancers and 26 percent of all female cancers.

Black Patients Less Likely To Receive Certain Coronary Procedures Following Heart Attack

Black Patients Less Likely To Receive Certain Coronary Procedures Following Heart Attack

A large study has found that black Medicare patients are less likely than white patients to receive blood vessel opening procedures such as angioplasty following a heart attack, whether they are admitted to hospitals that provide or do not provide these procedures, but also experience higher mortality rates at 1 year, according to a new study.



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...



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

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



Extra Pay Does Not Improve Hospital Performance

Paying hospitals extra money does not appear to significantly improve the way they treat heart attack patients or how well those patients do. But giving hospitals the information that they need to improve heart attack care does help.

Addressing Multiple Unhealthy Behaviors At Once May Be More Effective Than Sequential Approach

Addressing Multiple Unhealthy Behaviors At Once May Be More Effective Than Sequential Approach

Physicians trying to help patients change more than one behavioral risk factor may have more success approaching several topics at once rather than addressing them separately over time, according to a recent article.



Black Patients Less Likely To Receive Certain Coronary Procedures Following Heart Attack

A large study has found that black Medicare patients are less likely than white patients to receive blood vessel opening procedures such as angioplasty following a heart attack, whether they are admitted to hospitals that provide or do not provide these procedures, but also experience higher mortality rates at 1 year, according to a new study.



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, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Definition and treatment of papules

Constituents Of Hashish And Marijuana May Help To Fight Inflammation And Allergies

Constituents Of Hashish And Marijuana May Help To Fight Inflammation And Allergies

Endocannabinoids seem to play an important role in regulating inflammation processes. Scientists have discovered this in experiments on mice. The study may also have implications for therapy. In animal experiments, a solution with an important component made from cannabis reduced allergic reactions of the skin.



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

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



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)...



Foods, Nutrition and Eczema - Is There a Link?

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, recurring skin inflammation that appears as blisters that dry to become a scaly, itchy rash. People with eczema often have a personal or family history of allergic conditions...

Patient Care Improves When Medical Residents Work Fewer Hours

Patient Care Improves When Medical Residents Work Fewer Hours

When medical residents work shorter hours, fewer patients are transferred to intensive care and there are not as many interventions by pharmacists to avoid errors in medication.



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.



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 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?

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search



PET/CT Use Expands: Effectively Diagnosing Graft Infections

Removing infected vascular grafts in patients involves a complex surgical procedure with high risks. Molecular imaging with positron emission tomography/computed tomography effectively diagnoses and differentiates infection, noted researchers.



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...



Endocrine Researchers To Discuss Gene That May Be Linked To Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Researchers will discuss a gene that appears to play a role in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome, the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive-age women, at upcoming meetings.

Sleep Disturbances Among The Elderly Linked To Suicide

Sleep Disturbances Among The Elderly Linked To Suicide

Self-reported sleep complaints among the elderly serve as a risk factor for completed suicide. The study focused on data that were collected among 14,456 community elders over a 10-year period. During this time frame, 21 individuals died by suicide. When each suicide was matched to 20 randomly-selected controls, it was discovered that disturbances in sleep, independent of depression, predicted an increased risk for eventual death by suicide.



Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

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



Hormones and Your Skin

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



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.

VA Tops Private Hospitals In Infection-control Study

VA Tops Private Hospitals In Infection-control Study

Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers are more likely than non-VA hospitals to follow recommendations for preventing bloodstream infections associated with central venous catheters, says a survey of more than 500 US health care centers. The results appear in the June issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.



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...



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...



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...

Rejuvenating Your Face

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...



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...



All That Scales Is Not Flaky - Is It Psoriasis?

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



Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search

Self-healing Materials Can Now Mimic Human Skin, Healing Again And Again

Self-healing Materials Can Now Mimic Human Skin, Healing Again And Again

The next generation of self-healing materials mimics human skin by healing itself time after time. The new materials rely upon embedded, three-dimensional microvascular networks that emulate biological circulatory systems.



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...



Lack Of Sun Does Not Explain Low Vitamin D In Elderly Who Are Overweight

People who are overweight tend to have lower levels of vitamin D, which may increase their risk of osteoporosis and other chronic conditions. New research indicates that reduced sun exposure does not explain the low vitamin D levels of overweight Caucasians age 65 and older.



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)...

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

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.



Jun 18, Pimples How to get rid of pimples

Steps on how to get rid of pimples



Pancreatic Surgery Riskier For Obese Patients

Obesity may contribute to a greater likelihood of post-operative complications for patients having pancreatic surgery. A study of 202 pancreatic surgeries from 2000 to 2005 indicates obese patients had an increased time on the operating table, blood loss, length of hospital stay and rate of serious complications compared to normal weight individuals.



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

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

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



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.



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...



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



Night Shift Nurses More Likely To Have Poor Sleep Habits

Nurses who work the night shift are more likely to have poor sleep habits, a practice that can increase the likelihood of committing serious errors that can put the safety of themselves as well as their patients at risk.



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, 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.

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)...



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.



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, 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.

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

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...



Cisplatin Is More Effective Than Carboplatin For Treating Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer

Some patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer have slightly higher survival rates when treated with the chemotherapy drug cisplatin than another platinum-based drug, carboplatin, according to a new study. The authors conclude that cisplatin chemotherapy should remain the standard of care for these patients.



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...



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...

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

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...



Ethanol Injection Helps Manage Bone Metastasis In Thyroid Cancer Patients

Percutaneous ethanol injection -- an injection of ethanol through the skin directly into a bone tumor to kill cancer cells -- may be a valuable ancillary treatment for thyroid cancer patients whose cancer has spread to the bone.



Periodontal Diseases Are Blind To Age

Two new studies in the June issue of the Journal of Periodontology suggest that periodontal diseases are a threat to women of all ages due to hormonal fluctuations that occur at various stages of their lives.



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

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

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

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

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



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.



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, 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.

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

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

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



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.



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.



PET/CT Use Expands: Effectively Diagnosing Graft Infections

Removing infected vascular grafts in patients involves a complex surgical procedure with high risks. Molecular imaging with positron emission tomography/computed tomography effectively diagnoses and differentiates infection, noted researchers.

Hormones and Your Skin

Hormones and Your Skin

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



Foods, Nutrition and Eczema - Is There a Link?

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, recurring skin inflammation that appears as blisters that dry to become a scaly, itchy rash. People with eczema often have a personal or family history of allergic conditions...



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.



Sun Exposure Early In Life Linked To Specific Skin Cancer Gene Mutation

Early life sun exposure, from birth to 20 years old, may specifically increase the risk of melanomas with BRAF gene mutations.

Directly Observed HIV Therapy For Children Is Promising

Directly Observed HIV Therapy For Children Is Promising

The first study in the developing world of directly observed antiretroviral therapy for HIV-infected children shows this form of treatment is an inexpensive, effective way to ensure that children take life-saving medications. Without antiretroviral treatment, half of all HIV-infected children die by age 2. With therapy, however, many children survive to adulthood.



Endocrine Researchers To Discuss Gene That May Be Linked To Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Researchers will discuss a gene that appears to play a role in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome, the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive-age women, at upcoming meetings.



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.



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...

PET/CT Use Expands: Effectively Diagnosing Graft Infections

PET/CT Use Expands: Effectively Diagnosing Graft Infections

Removing infected vascular grafts in patients involves a complex surgical procedure with high risks. Molecular imaging with positron emission tomography/computed tomography effectively diagnoses and differentiates infection, noted researchers.



Laziness Increases Back Pain Risk

Office workers who rarely exercise are at increased risk of back injuries, according to researchers working on a European Space Agency study.



Nursing Home Placement Associated With Accelerated Cognitive Decline In Alzheimer's Disease

People with Alzheimer's disease experience an acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline after being placed in a nursing home according to a new study. The study also finds that prior experience in adult day care may lessen this association.



Protein May Be Linked To Melanoma Recurrence

Higher levels of a protein called S-100 in melanoma patients may correlate with a higher risk of the disease returning, say researchers. The study tested serum samples from 103 patients treated with high-dose interferon an average of eight years prior. When the researchers examined levels of S-100 in the samples, they found that the higher the level of the protein, the greater likelihood the disease had returned.

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)...



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?



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...



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...

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

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

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



Jun 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?



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.



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, 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.



Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

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



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...



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...

Has Your Acne Left Scars?

Has Your Acne Left Scars?

Acne affects an estimated 99% of people - mostly teenagers and young adults - at some point in their lives. Although acne is temporary, lasting from a few months to a few years, early therapy is necessary to prevent scarring and dyspigmentation, which, untreated, can persist for life...



Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

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



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

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



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...

Sleep Deprivation Affects Airport Baggage Screeners' Ability To Detect Rare Targets

Sleep Deprivation Affects Airport Baggage Screeners' Ability To Detect Rare Targets

Sleep deprivation can impair the ability of airport baggage screeners to visually search for and detect infrequently occurring or low prevalence targets that may ultimately pose a threat to an airline and its passengers.



Halloween and Your Skin

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



New and Effective Treatments for Warts

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



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...

Patient Care Improves When Medical Residents Work Fewer Hours

Patient Care Improves When Medical Residents Work Fewer Hours

When medical residents work shorter hours, fewer patients are transferred to intensive care and there are not as many interventions by pharmacists to avoid errors in medication.



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...



Diagnosing Skin Cancers With Light, Not Scalpels

In an early step toward nonsurgical screening for malignant skin cancers, chemists have demonstrated a laser-based system that can capture three-dimensional images of the chemical and structural changes under way beneath the surface of human skin.



Hormones and Your Skin

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

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...



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...



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...



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

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

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

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



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.



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

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



Newly Found Sensing System Enables Certain Bacteria To Resist Human Immune Defenses

Researchers have discovered a survival mechanism in a common type of bacteria that can cause illness. The mechanism lets the bacteria protect itself by warding off attacks from antimicrobial peptides, which are defense molecules sent by the body to kill bacteria.

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

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

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



Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search



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...



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.

Low Libido In Menopause Linked To Trouble Sleeping

Low Libido In Menopause Linked To Trouble Sleeping

Women whose sexual desire diminishes during menopause are more likely to report disturbed sleep, depression symptoms, and night sweats, according to recent research. To the best of the research team's knowledge, this marks the first time that sleep disturbance has been indepe