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Your skin is a mirror of your health: What yours might be saying

Skin accounts for around 15% of our body mass. It is the largest and most visible organ in the human body.

Jan 30, 2024

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Iceman's genome reveals male pattern baldness, dark skin and more

The Neolithic Tyrolean Iceman "Ötzi" has been studied thoroughly in the past. But the latest installment, in which researchers have generated a high-coverage genome to learn more about his genetic history, still offers some ...

Aug 16, 2023

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Summer skin care tips for those with darker skin

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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Skin lightening products can be dangerous, but users don't know risks

Skin lightening is prevalent in the U.S. among skin of color individuals—particularly women—but the people who use those products don't know the risks, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Jul 13, 2023

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Targeting uncontrolled inflammation may hold the key to treating therapy-resistant cancers

Van Andel Institute scientists have pinpointed how a specific gene mutation triggers an inflammatory cascade that may drive development of treatment-resistant cancers.

May 11, 2023

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Pregnancy nose isn't the only weird change your body may go through when you're expecting

There are certain changes people expect to experience when they get pregnant. Whether that's unconventional food cravings, a "glowing" complexion or morning sickness.

Mar 13, 2023

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Q&A: Treating skin, hair and nail conditions in people of color

As the United States becomes increasingly more diverse, a growing number of patients are seeking specialized dermatologic care for skin and hair conditions unique to their ethnic backgrounds.

Feb 28, 2023

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