Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows that garden appreciation boosts well-being
The verdict is in: you really should stop and smell the roses!
Mar 6, 2023
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News tagged with beauty
Psychology & Psychiatry
How racialized beauty norms motivate the use of toxic beauty products among women of color
A new study sheds light on racialized beauty norms that motivate the use of chemical hair straighteners and skin lighteners linked to poor health outcomes. Among survey respondents, beauty was the leading reason for using ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy
Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study.
Dec 10, 2021
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Medical research
Blood discoveries advance effort to grow organs, battle cancer
Pioneering research into how our bodies manufacture the cells that make blood has moved us closer to regrowing tissues and organs. The findings also may let doctors grow cells for transplantation into people to battle cancer, ...
Jan 27, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Understanding impacts of the beauty industry shutdown during COVID-19
A study led by researchers from Swinburne's Center for Mental Health (CMH) has found that while most people reported spending less time investing in their appearance since COVID-19 began, individuals with high dysmorphic ...
Oct 1, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is being generous the next beauty trend?
It has long been known that giving can have positive effects on the person who is giving, such as an increase in happiness, confidence, and even physical health. But research from Indiana University has found there may be ...
Aug 31, 2020
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Health
What is sodium lauryl sulfate and is it safe to use?
If you've ever Googled the causes of a skin complaint or damaged hair, chances are someone on the internet has pointed the finger at SLS, or sodium lauryl (or laureth) sulfate, a common ingredient in beauty products, washes, ...
Dec 9, 2019
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Health
Mercury in creams, feces in cosmetics: beware bargain beauty products
(HealthDay)—Stocking up on the latest beauty products can be costly. Is it possible to save money and still put your best face forward?
Oct 18, 2019
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Health
Commentary asks: What constitutes beauty and how is it perceived?
Beauty has many facets. Research shows there are many biological, psychological, cultural and social aspects that influence how beauty and attractiveness are perceived.
Jun 5, 2019
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Genetics
Researchers identify 'beauty spots' in the genome
Genes play a role in determining the beauty of a person's face, but that role varies with the person's sex, according to a new study by Qiongshi Lu and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, published 4th April ...
Apr 4, 2019
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