In the study of 33 people with metastatic basal cell skin cancers, 18 patients showed tumor shrinkage or an overall improvement in skin cancer symptoms. Read Summary >
Irish researchers have received a grant from the European Union to study the possible link between nanoparticles found in sunscreen to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Read Summary >
Regulators from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) say that ads for the acne drug Aczone "grossly overstates" the drug's effectiveness. Read Summary >
Natural remedies such as St. John's wort and fish oil can cause harm if taken in the wrong doses or in conjunction with other drugs, experts say. Read Summary >
A new study has debunked earlier research that linked antioxidants such as vitamins C and E to an increased risk of the deadly skin cancer melanoma. Read Summary >
According to new research, the oil found naturally on skin can "trap" large amounts of indoor ozone and then release it in a chemical form that is irritating to both the skin and the lungs. Read Summary >
