SUNDAY, Aug. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s always a good idea to use caution when having some summer fun — and that includes preventing burns from barbecues and other heat sources. An expert from UT Southwestern Medical Center offers tips for avoiding heat-related pitfalls, including grilling and metal playgroundContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new type of medication, JAK inhibitors, can effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata, a hair loss condition that has been historically hard to treat. A study of its effectiveness, by Dr. Brett King and Dr. Brittany Craiglow of Yale University, wasContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mosquitoes can be a big pest, leaving behind itchy bumps on skin and potentially spreading serious diseases, such as West Nile virus. Sam Telford III is a professor of infectious disease and global health at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts UniversityContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s already known that the “healthy glow” of a tan actually represents damage to skin cells. But a new study of people on vacation has found that sunbathing also can disrupt the skin’s microbiome, altering the populations of bacteria that live on theContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Aug. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Whether you got a tattoo on a whim or after much thought, that ink on your body is fairly permanent. Tattoo removal is possible, but it comes with risks, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates tattoo ink and pigment,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los Angeles county is seeing more cases of flea-borne typhus, with 171 cases and three deaths reported in 2022, health officials reported Thursday. That’s a big rise, they noted: Since 2010, when only 31 cases of typhus were reported, fleas have been spreadingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably increase the risk for skin cancer.Continue Reading
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Millions of people live with acne, and it can take a dramatic toll on their quality of life, but is any one treatment better than the rest? Yes, suggests a new review of more than 200 studies. When researchers compared acne treatments, aContinue Reading
SUNDAY, July 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve ever slammed a door on your finger, you know how badly an injured nail feels, but do you know how to treat one? First, do what you can to prevent one. “To prevent a nail injury, I tell my patients toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who have psoriasis may want to get their vitamin D levels checked. New research suggests that blood levels of the so-called “sunshine vitamin” may affect the severity of their condition. In psoriasis, skin cells build up and form dry, itchy, sometimes painfulContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Your body needs vitamin D, the “sunshine” vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer. An expert offers tips for boosting vitamin D intake while staying safe from the sun and this summer’s record-high temperatures. “VitaminContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you just can’t stop biting your nails, picking at your skin or pulling out a hank of hair, especially when you’re stressed out, here’s something to try that just might work. Instead of nibbling, picking or pulling, simply touch your skin gently,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The United States now has had eight reported cases of malaria, seven of them in Florida, state health officials reported Tuesday. Considered a public health emergency, these cases are the first in two decades to be acquired within this country’s borders, not reportedContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Using skin lightening products can be dangerous without a doctor’s supervision because they may contain harmful ingredients. Still, nearly a quarter of people in a recent survey said they used the products not for a medical issue, but for overall skin lightening. It’sContinue Reading