SUNDAY, Feb. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dry, cracked heels are common in the winter, but there are several ways to prevent and treat the problem, a skin specialist says. “Cold, dry weather, walking barefoot, and long, hot showers are just some of the reasons why you may have dry,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly all men see their hairline recede or a bald spot emerge at some point in their life. For those looking to slow the march of time, a new study helps sort out which hair-loss medications work best. The analysis, of 23 previousContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For countless teens, it’s the scourge of adolescence. But researchers say the discovery of new genetic variants associated with acne could help doctors identify people at high risk and perhaps point the way to new treatments. “Despite major treatment advances in other skinContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News ) — Mosquitoes see red when they look at your skin, and that brings them in for a bite, according to research showing that these insects find certain colors more attractive. The findings mean that what you wear can reduce your chances of beingContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Jan. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Tempted to take your workout into the great outdoors? Be aware that there are both benefits and risks to exercising outdoors during the winter. “There’s actually some advantages to working out in cold weather – with no heat and humidity to deal withContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking vitamin D supplements may help stave off psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases, a new study suggests. Previous research has hinted at this connection, but the new study is the first randomized controlled trial to look at what happens whenContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Skin side effects caused by cancer drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors may be a telltale sign that the drugs are working, according to a new study. Immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy, boost the body’s immune response against tumor cells and haveContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It can happen so fast. One moment, a family is eating dinner together like usual. Soon after, they go off to do other things before being brought back together by a child’s scream. That is what unfolded in the Beckman home in StateContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Growing numbers of folks are turning to CBD or cannabis products to treat skin conditions like acne or rosacea, but researchers warn that the science on their safety and power hasn’t kept up with demand. When more than 500 adults were asked aboutContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Three people died recently in the United States recently from rabies linked to bats, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. They bring the total number of U.S. rabies cases in 2021 to five. That’s a sharp rise over priorContinue Reading