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03/02/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

The secret to “unlimited” hair: Can this novel scientific achievement finally address hair loss?

Scientists from the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) believe that they have found a way to cure baldness for good. The team of researchers figured out how to grow an “unlimited” amount of natural-looking hair all from stem cells. According to the researchers, who presented their findings to the International Society for Stem Cell […]

02/26/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Botanical interventions for low-risk skin cancers

A researcher from Bastyr University in Washington reviewed various botanical interventions that are used to protect against sun damage — the primary cause of skin problems. The article was published in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies. Low-risk skin cancers and pre-cancers are common skin ailments that primarily affect individuals with fair skin. These types of […]

02/20/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Chemicals in regular sunscreen can accumulate in the blood over time, warn scientists

Sun protection is important to keep the skin healthy, that’s why sunscreen is a common component of any everyday kit. But a study conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that chemicals in sunscreen can be absorbed into people’s bloodstreams. The absorption happens so quickly that the FDA wants to continue testing […]

02/17/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Review examines the effects of aloe vera on patients who have undergone radiation therapy for cancer

Researchers from St. John Fisher College in New York conducted a comprehensive review to summarize and evaluate the use of aloe vera in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to treat cancer. This article was published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Many cancer patients require radiation therapy and often suffer from adverse […]

12/27/2019 / By Janine Acero

Researchers uncover air pollution hazards INSIDE carefully monitored homes

The daily commute is stressful in a lot of ways, and at the end of the day, you just can’t wait to get home where there are no people in a rush, no noisy cars and most importantly, no deadly fumes from car exhaust. Or so you may think. A team of researchers from Washington […]

09/29/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Specks of gold: Understanding the benefits and risks of nanomaterials in cosmetics that use gold nanoparticles

Are gold nanoparticles safe for human use and consumption? European researchers have recently evaluated the benefits and risks of using nanomaterials in cosmetics, pharmaceutical drugs, and other products. Many sectors use tiny particles to create new materials and technologies. Their small size gives the nanomaterials many advantages. Changing the size, shape, and the molecules bound […]

07/10/2019 / By Janine Acero

Review looks at anti-tyrosinase potential of different medicinal herbs

Tyrosinase is an enzyme responsible for the appearance of brown discoloration in fruits and vegetables, as well as age spots and melasma in humans. Researchers from Jadavpur University in India reviewed different medicinal herbs for their anti-tyrosinase potential. Their findings appeared in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. Tyrosinase is a multifunctional, copper-containing enzyme responsible for […]

06/14/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Careful what you share! If it goes on or in your body, you may be sharing bacteria, fungi, and viruses

Good hygiene is not just about cleaning and disinfecting yourself regularly. It also involves preventing the spread of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses. That is why people need to avoid sharing towels, toiletries, toothbrushes, and other items. The practice of sharing lip balms, lipsticks, and pots of cream increases the risk of picking up contagious […]

05/09/2019 / By Ethan Huff

CNN admits the Health Ranger has been right all along: Sunscreen chemicals are absorbed into your bloodstream where they can promote cancer

The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), a branch of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has published the results of a pilot study looking at the safety of many common sunscreen products – and what was discovered is that sunscreen chemicals absorb into the bloodstream via the skin in a matter of […]

04/17/2019 / By David Rice

Medical EXTREMISM exposed: Top 7 costly choices many people make for their newborn baby during the first year

The human body and brain are so complex and amazing that it’s truly a miracle when we are born healthy and our “machine is firing on all cylinders.” Many parents are anxious, worried and some even paranoid that the newborn baby might not get enough nutrition or have the proper immunity to fight off infections, […]

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