Many people worry about their appearance as they reach middle age, but for Zara Hartshorn, a rare disease has caused her look middle-aged at only age 13. Read Summary >
Doctors with the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society are recommending that Botox (botulinum toxin) injections be used to treat children and teens who suffer from cerebral palsy. Read Summary >
Results from a new survey suggest that 75 percent of adult cancer patients experience severe flares of breakthrough pain, and these can affect the quality of life for both patients and their families. Read Summary >
The Federal Trade Commission is warning the indoor tanning industry to cease marketing campaigns that seek to hide the risks of skin cancer associated with tanning bed use. Read Summary >
The Dermatoscope can allow doctors to see abnormalities in moles and other skin blemishes, including the network pattern of the pigment contained in the moles. Read Summary >
The number of American children who suffer from toilet-related skin irritations is on the rise, and experts say harsh cleaning chemicals and wooden toilet seats that are varnished or painted are the cause. Read Summary >
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have found that people who suffer from severe forms of psoriasis are more likely to die from stroke or heart-related causes than people who do not have the disease. Read Summary >
