FDA Approves New Drug for Psoriasis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Stelara (ustekinumab) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis, a chronic skin disorder characterized by red skin covered with silvery scales that can itch or burn. Read more

Is Your Sunscreen Really Protecting You From UV Rays?

The watchdog organization Environmental Working Group (EWG) has issued its third annual report on the effectiveness of sunscreen. According to EWG’s 2009 study, sunscreen products are improving, but three of five brand-name sunscreen products either contain hazardous chemicals or do not adequately protect the skin from sun damage.  Read more

Researchers Develop New Test for Early Alzheimer Disease

Are you concerned about memory loss or have you noticed changes in your thinking skills? If you are worried that the symptoms you are experiencing might be Alzheimer disease, researchers have developed a new test that may be a powerful screening tool for diagnosis of this cognitive disorder. Read more

Choosing the right sunscreen

Some reminders about sunscreen come from experts at the Mayo Clinic. Read more

Botox Gets Boxed Warning

Last week, the U.S. Read more

Dermatologists advise on cellulite

Creams, massage, diet and exercise may all have a beneficial effect on the appearance of cellulite - but there's no cure for the condition. Read more

Look after your skin

There is always plenty you can do to take care of your skin, whatever your age, says a leading US dermatologist. Read more

FDA Panel Calls for Warnings on Wrinkle Fillers

Is Routine Skin Cancer Screening Needed?

Skin cancer, which includes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Read more

Broccoli by Any Other Route Would Taste As Good...

Most kids and a few adults dislike broccoli, although it's a very healthy vegetable. Is it the taste, or the mouth-feel, or both, that causes the problem? A team at Johns Hopkins has been researching broccoli for years, and has just published some interesting results in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Read more