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FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs
Health
- September 4, 2008
Officials want stronger labeling about fungal infection risk
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Bunion Surgery Patients Need 6 Weeks Before Driving
Health
- August 28, 2008
Study finds reaction, brake response times were better than they had been before procedure
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After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients
Health
- August 25, 2008
Doctors tout drugs called biologics during Psoriasis Awareness Month
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DEET Works Because Mosquitoes Hate the Smell
Health
- August 22, 2008
Research upends theory that repellant masks person's odor and interferes with bugs' senses
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Skin Cancer Carries Its Own Scent
Health
- August 20, 2008
Researchers hope to develop noninvasive test to detect malignancies
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Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies
Health
- August 18, 2008
Most would pay hundreds of dollars to get rid of the problem
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Science May Banish Bad Hair Days
Health
- August 18, 2008
Super close-up views of how strands interact could be key, researchers say
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Moisturizers Spur Skin Cancer in Mouse Study
Health
- August 14, 2008
Experiments find skin creams boosted rate of cancer growth, number of tumors; experts say human impact unknown..
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More Than Temperature Puts Elderly at Risk in Heat
Health
- August 10, 2008
Medications, lifestyle are also contributing factors to hyperthermia, agency warns
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Health Tip: Keep Baby From Heat Rash
Health
- August 5, 2008
Help the infant stay cool and dry
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Mouse Study Finds Molecule That Tells Hair to Grow
Health
- July 31, 2008
Could one day lead to treatments for baldness, researchers say
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Black Henna Tattoo Chemical Can Cause Skin Reaction
Health
- July 31, 2008
Additive to popular markings puts wearers at risk for allergic dermatitis, eczema, scarring, dermatology group warns..
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The Dangerous Art of the Tattoo
By Bernadine Healy M.D. -
Health
- July 25, 2008
Consider the health risks of this invasive procedure before getting—or removing—body art.
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Protein Gives Doctors New Tool to Detect Melanoma
Health
- July 23, 2008
Excessive IMP-3, not found in harmless moles, may be key to diagnosis
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Laser Resurfacing Produces Long-Term Results
Health
- July 22, 2008
But study finds that skin discoloration can be common side effect
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Health Buzz: Jalapeño Peppers and Other Health News
Health
- July 22, 2008
Disappointing Vytorin news, women rethinking tattoos, and an alternative to nursing homes
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Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos
Health
- July 21, 2008
They're much more inclined to have one removed than men, study shows
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Are You Getting Burned by Your Sunscreen?
Health
- July 13, 2008
Many products don't protect against UVA rays, which can cause skin cancer
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Summer Is Peak Time for Lightning Strikes
Health
- July 12, 2008
The rule of thumb? 'When thunder roars, go indoors'
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Thickness, Location Predict Skin Cancer's Spread
Health
- July 8, 2008
Thicker tumors boost risk almost fivefold, German study finds
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How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer
Health
- July 5, 2008
Common sense and caution guarantee outdoor fun stays healthy, expert says
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