June 1, 2016 For some UK teens, sun doesn't provide enough vitamin D At one point in the year, almost 80 percent of teens in a UK study had insufficient vitamin D that should come from sun exposure, and one quarter had insufficient levels even at the peak of summer, according to a new study.
May 29, 2016 Can laser hair removal cause cancer? Q&A with Dr. Manny: I've been thinking about getting laser hair removal for my bikini line, but I'm a little worried about the radiation that's involved. Is there any kind of link between laser hair removal and cancer?
May 26, 2016 Florida woman warns of dangers of plastic surgery after daughter sustains brain damage Five minutes after undergoing cosmetic surgery for breast augmentation, Linda Perez fell into a coma for two weeks.
May 26, 2016 After skin cancer, sun protection is still spotty Even though people may be more careful in the sun after skin cancer, having had a malignancy still doesn't convince everybody to take basic precautions like wearing hats or sunscreen, a recent U.S. study suggests.
May 26, 2016 How to get rid of bad breath once and for all Picture this: It’s 6 p.m. on a Thursday and you’ve gone out to the bar around the corner from your office with a few co-workers.
May 20, 2016 Skin cancer patients face deadly risk using 'black salve' home remedy People who fear they have skin cancer, or know it, and decide to try an unapproved product called "black salve" may face infection, scarring and worse cancer outcomes, doctors warn.
May 19, 2016 How to get rid of blackheads the right way From shaving properly to remembering to moisturize, combatting oil to managing acne as an adult, you’ve got a lot on your plate when it comes to taking care of your face.
May 19, 2016 How sex hormones might treat certain diseases Androgens, a kind of sex hormone, have been used to treat certain genetic blood disorders for decades.
May 17, 2016 West Virginia mom dies while getting 'Brazilian butt lift' A West Virginia mom who traveled to Florida to undergo cosmetic surgery died Thursday after police say she suffered medical complications during the procedure, WSVN reports.
May 16, 2016 Can C-section babies still get good bacteria at birth? It might one day be possible to expose babies delivered by cesarean section to the colonies of good bacteria in the birth canal that help build the immune system and ward off disease, a small experiment suggests.