October 27, 2015 Experimental psoriasis treatment shows promise The chronic skin condition psoriasis could be treated with a compound that targets a small piece of genetic material in cells, new research in animals suggests.
October 27, 2015 Mom catches life-threatening infection after sharing makeup brush with friend A 27-year-old Australian mother is now confined to a wheelchair after catching a serious infection from using her friend’s makeup brush, the Daily Mail reported.
October 27, 2015 What you need to know about breast implants In 2012, more than 330,000 women in the United States elected to have breast augmentation surgery. In consultations, women ask dozens of questions about the safety, durability and longevity of saline and silicone gel implants – the two types that are approved for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here’s a sampling.
October 27, 2015 Woman contracts HIV through shared manicure equipment A 22-year-old Brazilian woman was infected with HIV after sharing manicure tools with her cousin, in a rare case of disease transmission, reported Counsel & Heal.
October 27, 2015 Varicose vein treatment wins U.S. approval British pharmaceutical firm BTG said U.S. regulators had approved its varicose vein treatment that uses an injectable foam to dissolve the veins as an alternative to surgical removal.
October 27, 2015 Fitness trackers may trigger rashes in people allergic to nickel Fitness tracker maker Fitbit has issued an apology and is offering refunds and replacements to some users of its popular fitness tracker who have experienced rashes on their wrists
October 27, 2015 Study: Why doctors make horrible surgery mistakes To err is human, and deadly when those humans are doctors.
October 27, 2015 Tattoo-removal laser could combat acne scars A laser that is normally used in tattoo removal can also treat facial scarring from acne, according to a new study
October 27, 2015 The hair dye allergy you should know about Not a natural blonde or brunette? You might want to be more cautious about coloring your hair.
October 27, 2015 Study provides evidence on vitamin B12 and acne link A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that vitamin B12 may alter the facial bacteria in some people with healthy skin, suggesting a link between B12 and acne.
