(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) August 4, 2010
Statistics from the National Psoriasis Foundation show that one in three people who have the skin condition have trouble gaining access to treatments because of insurance issues. Read Summary >
According to a new study published in the Archives of Dermatology, melanoma trends among minority groups in Florida are different than those seen in national trends. Read Summary >
Recent research has suggested that using topical sunscreens may cause skin cancer, but experts say these studies are questionable and that people should not stop using sunscreen to protect their skin. Read Summary >
According to a new study, the human papillomavirus (HPV) may increase a person's risk of developing the second most common type of skin cancer. Read Summary >
According to new study, people who are obese at age 18 have a higher risk of developing psoriatic arthritis than people who are normal weight at this age. Read Summary >
Some of the drugs included in this expanded recall include Children's Tylenol, adult-strength Benadryl, Motrin IB, Tylenol Extra Strength, Tylenol Day & Night, and Tylenol PM. Read Summary >
Japanese researchers working with mice have found that high levels of oxygen may slow the development of wrinkles by reducing the skin damage caused by ultraviolet B radiation. Read Summary >
