Health News Archives

Education Helps Women Make Safer Tanning Choices
Instructional booklet altered attitudes about indoor salons

Study Evaluates Laser Therapies for Hair Removal
Findings suggest combo treatments less effective, more painful than singular procedures

Light-Activated Therapy Seems to Rejuvenate Aging Skin
Photosensitive med plus pulsed laser boosted collagen, study says

Smoking Makes You Old Before Your Time
It even affects quality of life in those who quit, Finnish study reports.

Bullying Top Concern of Parents With Overweight Child
They view intimidation as even greater problem than obesity itself, study says

Face Transplants Show Promising Results
2 cases demonstrate efficacy of surgery, but tissue rejection must be monitored, reports say

Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies
Most would pay hundreds of dollars to get rid of the problem

2 Checklists Aid Those Over 50 With Medical Decisions
Brochures help patients, doctors discuss tests to maintain healthy lifestyle

Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos
They're much more inclined to have one removed than men, study shows

Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some
It may seem just cosmetic, but condition can lead to more serious problems, doctor warns