| Teaming Up To Prevent Skin Cancer | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com)-With more than 1 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year, people could be doing more to protect themselves. |
| Use Summer's Free Heat | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Remember a few short months ago when we were shivering in winter's chill and paying for heat? Well, Mother Nature gives us free heat in the summer months and we can use that heat to our advantage. Heat has well-known health benefits, as exhibited by the large numbers of saunas and steam rooms proliferating gyms, spas and even private homes. Exposure to heat to induce sweating is said to increase circulation, cleanse our pores, soothe and relax, make muscles more supple and provide pain relief. |
| Sun Protection Tips | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com)-Sun protection is an essential part of skin care health every day of the year, but it's especially important during the warmer months when people are outdoors more. |
| The New Science of Perfect Skin |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Whats the difference between a peptide and an enzyme? Can creams really repair my DNA? Hundreds of women are trying to crack the beauty secret: what ingredients and which products will give me beautiful, healthy skin?
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| Sunscreen Caution | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Getting a little sunshine is important for helping our bodies generate Vitamin D, an important supplement for strong bones, and for regulating our levels of serotonin and tryptamine, neurotransmitters that keep our moods and sleep/wake cycles in order. Like anything, though, too much sun can cause health issues, from sunburns to skin cancer. |
| K2 Sports Announces New Endurance Suncare Product Rollout for 2008 | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Seattle, WA K2 Sports announces the Spring 2008 rollout of its new K2 Endurance line of sun care products developed and tested to satisfy the extraordinary demands of outdoor sports enthusiasts in all climates and at all altitudes. Answering the call from medical professionals concerned with ever growing occurrences of skin cancer among outdoor athletes, K2 will feature three unisex high performance products: the K2 Endurance Sunblock lotion in both SPF 30 and SPF 50, and the K2 Endurance Lip Balm SPF 30. |
| Sunscreen from Surfing Scientists | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - One of surfings most respected brands, Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC), and a group of scientists at Outside Labs (who also surf) got together to resolve one of the sports most fundamental problems --- protecting surfers from sun related health risks inherent in a sport that woefully admits to some of the highest levels of UVA sun exposure. |
| Indoor Tanning is Not as Safe as You Think | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - SCHAUMBURG, Ill., -- At age 17, all Meghan Rothschild and Brittany Lietz wanted was a dark tan. They thought it made them look beautiful. But both had no idea that in just three years they would be battling melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. |
| Simple Steps To Rejuvenating Healthy Skin |
(HealthNewsDigest.com)-Wouldnt it be great if the world could see how youthful and vivacious you are on the inside? Many anti-aging measures involve invasive or expensive procedures, but before you spend your savings going to extremes, here are a few simple ways to mature gracefully without breaking the bank:
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| Plastic Surgeons Launch Skin Healing Gel | | (HealthNewsDigest.com) - London Five of the UKs leading plastic surgeons launch HEAL: a revolutionary new healing gel originally created to soothe and reduce inflammation of the skin following surgery (thereby shortening recovery times), but which has also proven to effectively treat everyday injuries such as sprains, sunburn, bruises and scars, making it the ideal medical product to have in the home for all the family to use. |
| Laser Found Effective in Treating Moderate to Severe Psoriasis Patients | | (HealthNewsDigest.com) - MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA PhotoMedex, Inc. a leader in the development of proprietary excimer laser and fiber optic systems as well as techniques directed toward dermatological applications, today announced the results of a pilot study indicating that the use of the companys XTRAC Excimer Laser is effective in treating patients with moderate to severe cases of psoriasis. |
| Tennis Champions Tracy Austin and Lindsay Davenport Launch Skin Care Campaign |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK Allergan Inc. in partnership with tennis greats Tracy Austin and Lindsay Davenport, today launched Decades of Smooth, a health education campaign aimed at educating women and men about the best skin care routines for the various decades of life, taking into account lifestyle choices, environmental factors and individual approaches to aging.(Pictured: Lindsay Davenport, Mike McCurdy of HealthNewsDigest.com, and Tracy Austin)
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| The Removal of Birthmarks |
(HealthNewsDigest.com - The statistics are surprising. Of every ten children born, 1 will be born with some form of birthmark or vascular lesion. Of the total number of births in a given year, 1% (1 in 1,000) will be born with a birthmark or vascular lesion that will require medical attention. For those children born with a birthmark on the face or other visible area, the ramifications can have severe medical and emotional implications.
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