TUESDAY, Aug. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Lyme disease can exact a significant mental toll as well as a physical one on its sufferers, a new study confirms. Patients hospitalized for Lyme disease had a 28% higher incidence of mental disorders and were twice as likely to attempt suicide thanContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Barnacles may be the bane of ships, but they could point to new ways to quickly halt severe bleeding, researchers report. Barnacles are small crustaceans that attach to rocks, ship hulls and even other animals, such as whales. Their ability to cling toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When a suspicious skin lesion sends you scurrying to a dermatologist, asking for a full-body skin check could save your life. Dermatologists are twice as likely to find skin cancer with a full-body check, a new study reveals. More than half of theContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An experimental gel has shown early promise in treating the most common form of skin cancer — hinting at a potential alternative to surgery in the future. Researchers tested the gel in 30 patients with basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a skin cancer diagnosedContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Acne is more than skin deep. This is the overarching message of a new study that looked at the mental and psychological toll that acne can take on adult women. “Some felt that their acne made them appear less professional or qualified atContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Aug. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Sun protection is essential as you enjoy the outdoors this summer, a skin expert stresses. “Skin cancer is the most common cancer in humans so it’s important that we do what we can to protect ourselves,” Dr. Ida Orengo, a professor of dermatologyContinue Reading
SATURDAY, July 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Sunglasses are often considered a fashion statement, but one expert says the style you choose is less important than picking a pair of shades that best protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays. “Wearing sunglasses without 100% UV protection is actually aContinue Reading
SUNDAY, July 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When you’re heading outdoors this summer, keep an eye out for ticks during and after your outing, health experts say. These common parasites can transmit Lyme disease, a potentially serious illness. Lyme disease is transmitted to people through the bite of an infectedContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Five Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreen products have been recalled because they may contain small amounts of benzene, Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday. Benzene is a human carcinogen and can get into the body through the skin, through the mouth and by inhalation,Continue Reading
MONDAY, July 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — New research finds that countries with more cloudy days tend to have higher colon cancer rates. Lower levels of vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” may be to blame. So, boosting your vitamin D levels through exposure to sunlight could help reduce your riskContinue Reading
SUNDAY, July 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’re planning on shooting off fireworks on the 4th of July, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges you to find other ways to celebrate the holiday. “We know that sales of fireworks increased in 2020 as did injuries, so parents andContinue Reading
SATURDAY, July 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Sunscreen isn’t just for pool gatherings and beach outings: Using sunscreen every day could reduce your risk of skin cancer, experts say. Daily use of at least an SPF 15 sunscreen can lower your risk of melanoma — the deadliest type of skinContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 pandemic likely played a role in the 50% increase in deaths from fireworks in the United States last year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says. Many public fireworks displays were canceled last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ThatContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Nothing can perk up your appearance like a new cut and color, but failure to take proper precautions when having your hair dyed could result in chemical burns on your scalp, an expert warns. “We usually see this injury around prom season andContinue Reading