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Acne: How common drug changes skin microbiome

Acne: How common drug changes skin microbiome

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, but its exact causes are poorly understood. A new study uncovers how a common acne drug alters the balance of bacteria in our skin. How does a change in the skin microbiome improve acne? Isotretinoin (brand name Accutane) is commonly used to treat severe […]

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New breath test for cancer currently under trial

New breath test for cancer currently under trial

A clinical trial has just launched to assess the effectiveness of a newly developed breath test that could help diagnose multiple forms of cancer. A new breath test currently under trial could help diagnose multiple forms of cancer at an early stage. Researchers from the Cancer Research United Kingdom Cambridge Institute have recently developed an […]

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Health Tip: Job-Related Chemical Exposure Through the Skin

Health Tip: Job-Related Chemical Exposure Through the Skin

(HealthDay News) — Some 13 million workers in the United States may be exposed to hazardous chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin, the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says. Latest Skin News This type of exposure may lead to contact dermatitis (eczema), skin cancer and skin infection or injury, […]

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As You Age, Alcohol May Be Harder to Handle

As You Age, Alcohol May Be Harder to Handle

Latest Senior Health News FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Seniors may be more vulnerable to alcoholism, a psychologist warns. “As we age, it takes longer for the body to break down alcohol. It stays in the system longer. Tolerance also decreases. Excessive drinking can compromise your immune system and can lead to some […]

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Physical Therapy Can Keep Sports Injuries at Bay

Physical Therapy Can Keep Sports Injuries at Bay

Latest Prevention & Wellness News SUNDAY, Jan. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Physical therapy helps people recover from sports injuries, but it also can help prevent them, an expert says. This approach, called proactive physical therapy, can help correct imbalances in amateur and professional athletes that can increase the risk of injury, according to Dean […]

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Use of Common Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Kids

Use of Common Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Kids

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter Latest Pregnancy News FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When a woman with epilepsy uses the anti-seizure drug valproate during a pregnancy, the odds that her baby will go on to develop ADHD rise, a new study suggests. The Danish report can’t prove that valproate causes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in […]

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Swedish Patient Does Not Have Ebola

Swedish Patient Does Not Have Ebola

A man in Sweden who was being treated for suspected Ebola infection does not have the deadly virus, doctors say. Latest Infectious Disease News The patient was in the East African country of Burundi for about three weeks and returned to Sweden three weeks ago, according to Mikael Kohler, chief medical officer at Uppsala University […]

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Job Insecurity May Take a Toll on Your Heart

Job Insecurity May Take a Toll on Your Heart

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Losing a job or taking a big pay cut is hard on more than just your checkbook — it might drastically increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or death. A new study finds that people who endure large […]