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posted 07/25/2008, comments (0)

Vitamin Protection for the Skin – Is It Worth It??

Let's be clear - sun blocks are excellent helpers when it comes to avoiding the negative outcomes from excessive exposure to the sun's harmful rays BUT they aren't all created equal and many fall short. If your lotion has an SPF of 15 - it means it will block up to 94% of the UV light. The residual light that does "get... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (0)

Melanoma Rates Increasing in Young Women

A new study hot off the presses reveals that the rate of skin melanoma cases is on the rise among young women. In fact, it jumped 50% from 1973 to 2004 in young women but not in young men. So why the disparity?? Well for one the study suspects (and so do I) that tanning salons may be one reason. Vanity and the desire to be... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (0)

BE Aware of the “B” in UV Rays

When it comes to skin cancer - it's the UVB rays we need to be aware of. According to recent research, our bodies are less capable of repairing the damage that UVB rays cause. When researchers exposed cells to UVA and UVB rays, though both caused damage - the UVB rays were implicated as being far more irreversibly... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

A Dose of Conversation Online

I'm thrilled to share the good news -- today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's and its sister sites' unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/14/2008, comment (1)

another reconstruction

hello i have not updated for a while and thought i would let you know how i am doing now, since my last post i have had another reconstruction surgery, a large section of my ear was removed and attached to my nose to give me a nostril, this did not work the flap failed so i face another op my cheek again. however i am fed up of the... Read more Chevron

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