Health
Got hives? How to relieve them at home
(HealthDay)—When you break out in hives, you want relief fast.
Feb 21, 2022
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News tagged with darker skin
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Vitamin D supplementation linked to potential improvements in blood pressure in children
Overweight and obese vitamin D-deficient children who took a relatively high dose of vitamin D every day for six months had lower blood pressure and improved insulin sensitivity than their peers who took a lower dose, according ...
Jan 21, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Tips to checking your skin for skin cancer
Skin cancer can pop up anywhere on your skin, including the soles of your feet and even under your fingernails.
Jun 5, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Fighting racial bias in next-gen breast cancer screening
Breast cancer is one of the most common and deadly types of cancer, and the best outcomes stem from early detection. But some screening techniques may be less effective for people with darker skin.
May 9, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Nurse develops technology to detect bruises on dark skin
Detecting bruising on darker skin can sometimes be difficult, limiting a nurse's ability to document wounds and testify to them in court.
Dec 8, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK warns COVID monitor devices work less well for darker skin
Britain's state-run healthcare service warned Saturday that devices used by people with COVID to monitor blood-oxygen levels at home may give inaccurate readings for people with darker skin.
Jul 31, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Newer sunscreens can better match your skin tone
Newer sunscreens that can match your skin tone may encourage more people to use sunscreen, an expert says.
Apr 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Used to gauge COVID severity, pulse oximeters can be inaccurate on darker skin
(HealthDay)—Pulse oximeters—small devices that clip onto fingertips—can seem like a handy way to gauge oxygen levels while monitoring a case of COVID-19. But people of color should be cautious about relying on them ...
Feb 22, 2021
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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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Q&A: What sunscreen is best? A dermatologist offers advice on protecting your skin
Sunburn is a sign that skin has experienced significant levels of damage. Ultraviolet light can change a person's DNA structure, which can lead to cancer. At the same time, choosing from the multitude of modern sunscreens ...
Dec 18, 2023
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