Oncology & Cancer
What every woman needs to know about breast cancer screening
Catching breast cancer early is key to making it easier to treat and survive, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Oct 9, 2023
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News tagged with skin health
Medical research
Research reveals why our skin feels 'tight' after washing
When we wash our face with a cleanser, our skin can start to feel tight. With the application of a favorite moisturizer, that feeling often goes away. This perception of our skin might seem subjective, but researchers at ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Video: What Black men need to know about prostate cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It's one of the leading causes of cancer death among all men. However, Black men are disproportionately hit hard by the disease. One in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Is it eczema or psoriasis? An expert offers advice
Eczema and psoriasis are skin conditions that can each affect a person's quality of life.
Sep 8, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Clarifying skin cancer screening guidelines
Protecting oneself from the summer sun and its damaging ultraviolet rays is often not straightforward. And public health messaging around when and how to be screened for skin cancer has become somewhat confusing.
Aug 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Holidaymakers be warned: Short, intense sun-seeking trips can disrupt skin's microbiome
Skin, the largest organ of the human body, is home to a vast array of bacteria, fungi, and viruses—microorganisms that compose the skin microbiota. Among other things, these microbial populations, which are organized in ...
Aug 8, 2023
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Medications
Retinol: What is it and why is it considered a modern anti-aging skincare essential?
Of all the wonder ingredients promoted by skincare enthusiasts and manufacturers, retinol is among the most popular. It's a potent ingredient that can help with a wide variety of complaints, from wrinkles to acne. But how ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Screening won't solve racial disparities in melanoma outcomes, study suggests
Increased skin cancer screening in individuals with skin of color is not sufficient to address racial disparities in melanoma survival rates, according to a new JAMA Dermatology study by UPMC and University of Pittsburgh ...
Jul 26, 2023
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Health
Large study shows link between vitamin D and psoriasis severity
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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Health
Muscadine wine shows promise in improving aging skin
Could muscadine wine help perk up sagging skin? According to a new study, women who drank two glasses of dealcoholized muscadine wine daily showed significant improvements in the elasticity and water retention of their skin ...
Jul 24, 2023
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