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

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.

Aging Improves Parent, Child Relationships, Research Shows
The majority of relationships between parents and their adult children improve as parents transition to old age, a researcher has found. The study showed that a majority of parents and children mentioned positive changes in their relationship, even as parents experienced declines in health.

Jun 18, Cellulite Treatments Ways to get rid of cellulite
A look at the cellulite treatments available and the different ways to get rid of cellulite

Handedness Findings Point To Biological Cause For Sexual Orientation
A study of men in Ontario, Canada provides a new twist on the connection between sexual/relational orientation and right or left-handedness. Whereas earlier studies showed that gay men (and lesbians) were 39 percent more likely than heterosexuals to be left-handed, the new data "provides evidence that gay or bisexual men also have an elevated incidence of extreme right-handedness."

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.

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?
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...

Between Water And Rock: A New Science
Scientists are discovering that aquatic nanoparticles, from 1 to 100 nanometers, influence natural and engineered water chemistry and systems differently than similar materials of a larger size.

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...

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...

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...

HIV Confirmatory Test Can Also Estimate Recent Infections
A test commonly used to confirm HIV infection can also be used to calculate how many recent infections have occurred in a population, according to a new study. Diagnosing recent HIV infection usually involves special testing to detect antibodies produced early on in the course of infection. The researchers showed that analyzing data already available from an antibody test routinely used to confirm HIV infection in Switzerland can accurately estimate the proportion of people who became infected within the previous 12 months.

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

Jun 18, Stretch Marks How to get rid of stretch marks?
A discussion on the cause of stretch marks and treatment options available. How do I get rid of the stretch marks? That is the question that needs some answers.

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...

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...

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

Skin Care Advice for Your Big Event

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

Jun 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.

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...

Scientists Re-Examine Soy Bean Diversity
Scientists have now challenged the widely held assumption that two "genetic bottlenecks" have drastically reduced genetic variability in soybean varieties grown in farmers' fields. The first bottleneck was said to be plant breeders' tendency to use only a few parent soybeans from Asia, called "landraces," to build the genetic base of U.S. soybean in the 1930s and 1940s. The second bottleneck was breeders' use of a small group of elite varieties as parents in each succeeding round of breeding during the past 60 years.

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...

Between Water And Rock: A New Science
Scientists are discovering that aquatic nanoparticles, from 1 to 100 nanometers, influence natural and engineered water chemistry and systems differently than similar materials of a larger size.

Revamping Relationships Among Cultivated Potatoes
"One potato, two potato, three potato, four" turns out to be exactly right--when classifying cultivated potatoes, that is. Scientists have used morphology--the outward appearance of a plant -- in combination with molecular markers to revise the number of potato species from seven to four. Until recently, potato species designations have been based primarily on morphological characteristics and estimates --- often incorrect --- of how many chromosome sets they possessed.

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...

HIV Confirmatory Test Can Also Estimate Recent Infections

HIV Confirmatory Test Can Also Estimate Recent Infections
A test commonly used to confirm HIV infection can also be used to calculate how many recent infections have occurred in a population, according to a new study. Diagnosing recent HIV infection usually involves special testing to detect antibodies produced early on in the course of infection. The researchers showed that analyzing data already available from an antibody test routinely used to confirm HIV infection in Switzerland can accurately estimate the proportion of people who became infected within the previous 12 months.

The Proof Is In The Tree Bark
A study found the chlorinated flame retardant Dechlorane Plus in the bark of trees across the northeastern US, with by far the highest concentrations measured near the Niagara Falls, N.Y., factory where this chemical is produced.

Human Genome Has Four Times More Imprinted Genes Than Previously Identified
Scientists have created the first map of imprinted genes throughout the human genome. The new study revealed four times as many imprinted genes as had been previously identified. Many of the newly-identified imprinted genes lie within genomic regions linked to the development of major diseases like cancer, diabetes, autism, and obesity.

Fast Way Of Spotting Multidrug Resistant Bacteria Could Help Stop Outbreaks
A type of bacterium widely found on our skin and in the environment has now become a major threat in hospitals where it can cause serious infections, such as pneumonia in severely ill patients. Like the well known bacterium MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) the new types of Acinetobacter baumannii are resistant to nearly all antibiotics, so doctors have very few treatments available, and three resistant strains are currently circulating in the UK.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Do You Have Sensitive Skin? Don't Stress About It!
Is your skin easily damaged or irritated? Is your skin dry, delicate and prone to irritant or allergic reactions? Does your skin have a reduced tolerance to cold, heat, wind, temperature changes, or pollution? If you answer yes...

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)...

New Microwave Technology Can Be Safely Applied To Cancerous Lung Tumors, Study Suggests
A cancer treatment that uses microwave energy to shrink or eliminate tumors can be safely used to treat malignant lung tumors, according to a new study. Similar to radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation is a minimally invasive, image-guided technique that uses heat generated by microwave energy to destroy tumors.

One Gene Variant Puts Stressed Women At Risk For Depression; Has Opposite Effect In Men
One version of a gene puts women who are under chronic stress at risk for more severe depressive symptoms. But among men, the same gene variant appeared to be protective against depression. In fact, men with the opposite gene variant were the ones who experienced more depressive symptoms when under chronic stress. The researchers analyzed two independent samples of healthy individuals for the presence of a genetic variant that regulates levels of serotonin -- a neurotransmitter that is linked to health in numerous ways, including emotion regulation.

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.

Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules
Definition and treatment of papules

European Union Forests Expanding, Absorbing Carbon At Surprisingly High Rate
European Union forests are expanding and absorbing carbon at a higher than expected rate. Researchers say at least partial credit for nurturing its carbon sink through forest expansion is likely needed by the EU to reach its ambitious post-Kyoto goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2020 from 1990 levels.

Jun 18, Pimples How to get rid of pimples
Steps on how to get rid of pimples

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)...

Blood Stem Cells Fight Invaders, Study Finds
Researchers have discovered that blood stem cells are capable of patrolling the body's organs where they seek out, and respond to, pathogens. They appear to be proactive participants in our innate immune response.

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

Jun 18, Eye Creams Choose the appropriate eye creams for your skin type
Find out more about the different types of eye creams and learn to choose the appropriate eye creams according to your skin type.

Jun 18, 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.

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...

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?

Breathe Deep: Which Patients Could Benefit From Inhaled Steroids In Cystic Fibrosis?

Breathe Deep: Which Patients Could Benefit From Inhaled Steroids In Cystic Fibrosis?
A specific variation in the glucocorticoid receptor gene is associated with lung disease progression in cystic fibrosis, new research reveals. This finding adds weight to previous research suggesting that specific subgroups of patients with cystic fibrosis may benefit from glucocorticoid treatment.

CMV Retinitis Is Causing Blindness In Young People With HIV In The Developing World
"We have unequivocally observed that CMV retinitis is causing blindness in a young population in developing countries, even though the full scope of the problem remains to be defined," says an international team of 14 eye doctors, HIV specialists, and medical and humanitarian aid workers. Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a member of the herpesvirus family, was a familiar cause of blindness and death in patients with advanced AIDS in Western countries prior to the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). In the era before HAART, about 1/3 of patients with AIDS in the West suffered potentially blinding CMV retinitis.

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...

Exploring Energy Conservation Through Shark Research
The stars of the "Jaws" films--sharks--have recently become the subject of a new engineering research project. The project explores energy conservation and boundary layer control in regard to a shark's surface. The project findings will allow researchers to explore natural solutions for the reduction of skin friction over solid surfaces, which could result in new innovations and applications concerning energy conservation.

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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

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, 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.

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, 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

Having The Climate Cake And Eating It, Too

Having The Climate Cake And Eating It, Too
Is it possible to solve climate change, reduce poverty and save biodiversity at a single stroke? It might seem like a dream, but this is exactly the issue that is being discussed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. The key is to include reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation in the Kyoto Protocol so that developing countries can be compensated for saving their forests and woodlands.

Diet For Brain Development, From The Beginning
Studies looking into how diet and nutrition affect central nervous system development from birth are now being conducted. Scientists are using noninvasive tools to assess infant, toddler and school-aged children's psychological, neurological and physiological development, as well as other brain-related functions.

Ocean Fertilization 'Fix' For Global Warming Discredited By New Research
Scientists have revealed an important discovery that raises doubts concerning the viability of plans to fertilize the ocean to solve global warming, a projected $100 billion venture. Ocean fertilization schemes, which resemble an artificial summer, may not remove as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as has been suggested, because they ignore important natural processes.

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.

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...

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...

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...

The Sun and Psoriasis - What You Need to Know

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...

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...

Turning A Blind Eye To Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye tuna are under threat because authorities are failing to recognize the dire extent of overfishing. If protection measures are not put in place, says WWF and TRAFFIC, the tuna stocks are at serious risk of collapse. Up to 60% of the bigeye tuna catch in the Eastern Pacific are small, juvenile fish, and the proportion of these is rising, says a new report from WWF and TRAFFIC, the wildlife monitoring network.

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...

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...

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...

Human Genome Has Four Times More Imprinted Genes Than Previously Identified
Scientists have created the first map of imprinted genes throughout the human genome. The new study revealed four times as many imprinted genes as had been previously identified. Many of the newly-identified imprinted genes lie within genomic regions linked to the development of major diseases like cancer, diabetes, autism, and obesity.

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, Moisturizers Choose the appropriate moisturizers for your skin type

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.

Jun 18, Stretch Marks How to get rid of stretch marks?
A discussion on the cause of stretch marks and treatment options available. How do I get rid of the stretch marks? That is the question that needs some answers.

Jun 18, Facial Cleansers Choose the appropriate facial cleansers for your skin type
Learn more about the different facial cleansers and how to choose the best facial cleanser according to your skin type.

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...

How Precious Metals May Move From Core To Mantle Of Earth

How Precious Metals May Move From Core To Mantle Of Earth
The boundaries between grains of rock could be a pathway for metals to move between Earth's core and mantle. New experiments revealed that some elements could move up to 100 kilometers through the Earth's mantle in a billion years. This research could lead to important information on how and where valuable elemental resources like gold and platinum may be deposited.

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.

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, 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.

Imported Bees Not Source Of Virus Associated With Colony Collapse Disorder

Imported Bees Not Source Of Virus Associated With Colony Collapse Disorder
The Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV), a virus recently shown to be associated with Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) of honey bees, has been in the United States since at least 2002, according to an article in the American Bee Journal. The Agricultural Research Service has begun several experiments to determine what factors may be most involved in CCD.

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...

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...

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...

Jul 9, Tanning Tips Having a safe sun tanning plan or consider other tanning options

Jul 9, Tanning Tips Having a safe sun tanning plan or consider other tanning options
Learn some sun tanning tips for safe sun tanning. Consider other tanning options to minimize the dangers of sun tanning.

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

Evidence Of Mature Heart Cell Potential Found In Embryonic Stem Cells
Scientists report the first functional evidence that heart cells derived from human embryonic stem cells exhibit one of the most critical properties of mature adult heart cells, an important biological process called excitation-contraction coupling.

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...

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...

Black Sea To Take Years To Recover From Oil Spill
The oil spill that wreaked havoc in the Kerch Strait leading to the Black Sea in early November will take at least 5 to 10 years for the marine environment to recover. The 2000-tonne spill has badly affected the local fishing industry. Fish caught in the Kerch Strait are not safe for consumption. The spill has also threatened birds. About 11 endangered species inhabit the area around the strait, including the Dalmatian pelican and great black-headed gull, and many more migrating birds will be wintering in this area in the coming months.

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, 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.

Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

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...

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...

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...

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...

Autistic Children May Have Abnormal Functioning Of Mirror Neuron System

Autistic Children May Have Abnormal Functioning Of Mirror Neuron System
Using a novel imaging technique to study autistic children, researchers have found increased gray matter in the brain areas that govern social processing and learning by observation. The inability of autistic children to relate to people and life situations in an ordinary way may be the result of an abnormally functioning mirror neuron system, according to the lead author of the study.

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?

Jul 9, Tanning Tips Having a safe sun tanning plan or consider other tanning options
Learn some sun tanning tips for safe sun tanning. Consider other tanning options to minimize the dangers of sun tanning.

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.

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...

Evidence Of Mature Heart Cell Potential Found In Embryonic Stem Cells
Scientists report the first functional evidence that heart cells derived from human embryonic stem cells exhibit one of the most critical properties of mature adult heart cells, an important biological process called excitation-contraction coupling.

Hair Loss Part 2: Alopecia Areata
Hair loss or "alopecia" can be scarring or not. "Alopecia Areata" is a form of non-scarring alopecia...

Hair Loss Part 1: Scarring Alopecias
Alopecia refers to 'hair loss' and can be classified as scarring and non-scarring forms. This article will address scarring alopecias...

Jun 18, 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.

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

Jun 18, 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.

Giving Burns the First, Second and Third Degree

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

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)...

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...

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...

Stretch Marks - There is Hope

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

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

Jul 9, Skin Changes What are the visible signs of changes as the skin ages?
As the skin ages, changes that takes place, both beneath the skin as well as visible signs on the surface of the skin. What are these skin changes?

Jul 9, 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.

Managing Nail Infections

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Are Your Hands Showing Your Age? - How to Rejuvenate Their Youthful Appearance.
Because of sun and weather exposure, years of minor scrapes and cuts, and for some, constant exposure to water and detergents, our hands sometimes age faster than other parts of our bodies, and detract from our appearance. Fortunately, it is now possible to rejuvenate the hands...

Autistic Children May Have Abnormal Functioning Of Mirror Neuron System
Using a novel imaging technique to study autistic children, researchers have found increased gray matter in the brain areas that govern social processing and learning by observation. The inability of autistic children to relate to people and life situations in an ordinary way may be the result of an abnormally functioning mirror neuron system, according to the lead author of the study.

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...

Use It Or Lose It: Physical Activity In Middle Age
Research proves that maintaining physical activity in middle age leads to better basic physical abilities as we age, and that weight is not a deciding factor.

Are Your Nails Changing?

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...

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...

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...

European Union Has Doubled Ecological Pressure On Planet In 30 Years, Report Suggests
The growing economic strength of the European Union has doubled the ecological pressure on the planet in the past 30 years, according to a new report. Despite technological advances, environmental pressure has been growing at a faster rate than the European population, creating a deficit of natural resources for the rest of the world and for future generations.

Over 20 Million People Unnecessarily Exposed To Radiation From CT Scans Each Year, Study Suggests

Over 20 Million People Unnecessarily Exposed To Radiation From CT Scans Each Year, Study Suggests
Twenty million adults -- and one million children -- may be irradiated unnecessarily each year in the US. Recent growth of CT scan use may lead to a significant public health problem. Scientists argue that the potential carcinogenic effects from using CT scans may be underestimated or overlooked. Japanese atomic bomb survivors who were about two miles away from the explosions, actually received radiation doses quite similar to those from a CT scan.

Hills And Valleys Of Earth's Largest Salt 'Flat' Rougher Than Expected
Using a new twist on standard Global Positioning System technology, a team of scientists has found that Earth's largest salt flat is rougher than expected.

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

Jul 9, Learn more about how healthy diets will affect your skin.
Healthy diets are not only good for your health, they are an important factor in ensuring that your skin stays healthy.

Effects Of Progesterone On Alzheimer's Disease
The first study on progesterone and Alzheimer's disease has found no clear preventive benefit for the widely prescribed hormone in an animal model. Progesterone is given with estrogen in hormone replacement therapy. Previous studies have suggested that estrogen offers women some protection against Alzheimer's disease.

Discovering Teenage Galaxies Billions Of Light Years Away
Staring for the equivalent of every night for two weeks at the same little patch of sky with ESO's Very Large Telescope, astronomers have found the extremely faint light from teenage galaxies billions of light years away. These galaxies, which the research team believes are the building blocks of normal galaxies like our Milky Way, had eluded detection for three decades, despite intensive searches.

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.

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

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.

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 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, 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.

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

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...

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...

Freezing Bone Cancer Tumors Reduces Pain, Study Shows

Freezing Bone Cancer Tumors Reduces Pain, Study Shows
Cryoablation, a procedure most commonly associated with destroying kidney and prostate tumors by freezing them, has been shown to offer durable pain relief of cancer that has spread to bone.

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...

Is Nuclear Waste Seeping From Hanaford Waste Site To The Columbia River?
Millions of gallons of hazardous nuclear waste are stored in the Hanaford site. With the Columbia River bordering much of the site, where these nuclear wastes migrate, their composition, and how fast they are traveling are of vital importance to both people and the environment.

The Big Squeeze on Acne: A Discussion About Acne Scars
We all aspire to a smooth, clear complexion. When pimples arise, the need to flatten them out and squeeze is understandable. Unfortunately though, this may lead to short and long-term problems such as persistent redness, large brown stains...

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...

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...

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...

New Challenges For Diagnosis Of Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections
This year cases of sexually transmitted infections have risen by 2 percent in the UK, in spite of a small drop in the incidence of syphilis and gonorrhea.

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.

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)...

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...

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