Some Cosmetics May Cause Return of Breast Cancer

According to a new study, some cosmetics and beauty products that contain estrogen could cause breast cancer to return in women who’ve survived the disease and who are estrogen receptor positive.

Singer LeAnn Rimes Raises Awareness About Psoriasis

Rimes has suffered from psoriasis since age two, and she says the condition has been so severe that her skin has actually started bleeding on stage.

Experts: Remind Teens About Sun Protection

Experts say reminding teen girls about sun protection is particularly important, since melanoma is the most common cancer in young women aged 25 to 29.

E. Coli, Staph Found in Make-Up Counter Testers

In a recent two-year study, researchers found E. coli and in every make-up tester analyzed at beauty counters, along with staphyloccus and streptococcus bacteria.

Cancer Drug Testing ‘in Crisis,’ Experts Say

The experts say complicated government oversight, inadequate funding, and inefficient management interfere with the National Cancer Institute’s ability to design and complete clinical trials on new drugs and other therapies.

Vitiligo May Protect Against Skin Cancer

University of London researchers have found that people with the skin condition vitiligo may have protection against skin cancer.

Self-Esteem Rises Until Age 60, Research Finds

A new study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology has found that a person’s self-esteem increases as he or she grows older, but it may dip after age 60.

Few Americans Under 50 Screened for Skin Cancer: Study

According to new research, not enough older and middle-aged white Americans are being screened for skin cancer, particularly if they did not finish high school.

Online Follow-Up Care Effective for Acne Patients

Researchers say acne patients who had online follow-up visits with their dermatologist using digital photos of their skin had the same outcomes as patients who had in-office visits.

Doctor Who Used Fake Botox Sentenced to Jail

A doctor in Houston who admitted she injected at least 170 patients with fake Botox has been sentenced to almost six months in prison and ordered to pay $98,000 in restitution.

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