Germs Love Two Skin ‘Hot Spots’ on Your Body
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Grandma knew it all along: Certain places on the body are “hot spots” for unhealthy microbes.That notion — which the authors of a new study dubbed “the grandma hypothesis,” after grandma’s admonitions to clean …
Learn MoreReduced Mortality Risk Seen for Patients With Vitiligo
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with vitiligo may have a reduced risk for mortality, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.Hyun Jeong Ju, M.D., Ph.D., from the St. Vincent’s Hos…
Learn MoreHow to Care for a New Body Piercing
SUNDAY, Sept. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Piercings can be a fun way to express yourself, but they can also cause complications — particularly in areas that aren’t the earlobes — and need proper care.“The first step to caring for your piercing is cho…
Learn MoreWhat Is Aloe Vera Good For? Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Aloe vera has a reputation for healing in the holistic health community, but what’s real and what’s still being discovered?A registered dietician discusses the science supporting the use of aloe vera for good health. Discover what aloe vera is, its po…
Learn More¿Se arrepiente de haberse tatuado? Consejos para quitarse la ‘tinta’ vieja
DOMINGO, 6 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ya sea que se hiciera un tatuaje por impulso o tras pensárselo muy bien, esa tinta en el cuerpo es bastante permanente. Eliminar los tatuajes es posible, pero conlleva riesgos, según la Administración d…
Learn MoreTattoo Regret? Here’s Tips on Safely Getting Old ‘Ink’ Removed
SUNDAY, Aug. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Whether you got a tattoo on a whim or after much thought, that ink on your body is fairly permanent.Tattoo removal is possible, but it comes with risks, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which…
Learn MoreOuch! You Injured a Nail: Tips on Best Treatment
SUNDAY, July 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve ever slammed a door on your finger, you know how badly an injured nail feels, but do you know how to treat one?First, do what you can to prevent one.”To prevent a nail injury, I tell my patients to k…
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