More than eight million people in the U.S. experience psoriasis, a condition in which skin cells build up and form itchy dry patches. A person's vitamin D levels could play an important role in psoriasis severity, according ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Cancer cases are unusually high among middle aged people in the Middle East contrary to western countries where they usually hit people at least 20 years later.
Jul 21, 2023
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Black Americans are 1.6 times more likely to believe medical information presented by a Black physician or patient compared with information presented by a white speaker, a new study shows. This finding, the authors say, ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Dermatologist Dr. Caroline Opene is often asked if certain types of sun blocks are better for people with darker skin.
Jul 16, 2023
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Melanocytes are a small subset of epidermal cells that play an outsize role in protecting your skin from the damaging effects of sun exposure. They do this by synthesizing melanins, which are pigments sent to other skin cells ...
Jul 14, 2023
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People are using "browning lotions" to tan quickly, but experts are questioning the safety of this trend driven by social media influencers.
Jul 5, 2023
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One in five Americans is likely to get skin cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common type of cancer in the U.S. But the good news is that it's highly treatable when caught early, especially if it can be treated ...
Jul 5, 2023
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According to reports, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to declare the artificial sweetener aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".
Jul 5, 2023
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Adding sun protection to your holiday gatherings takes little effort and can help you avoid the pain and potential side effects of sunburn.
Jul 3, 2023
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Summer's here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun's damaging UV rays, too.
Jun 26, 2023
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