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Can Cosmetics Cause Cancer?
According to a new study, some cosmetics and beauty products that contain estrogen could cause breast cancer to return in women who've survived the disease and who are estrogen receptor positive. Researchers have found that since this type of cancer feeds off estrogen, women should avoid using make-up, lotions, and other beauty products that contain estrogen to help them avoid breast cancer recurrence.
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Your Cosmetic Doctor: Board-Certified or Not?
A recent headline claimed that Priscilla Presley, widow of the King, had suffered a botched noninvasive cosmetic procedure in 2003. Daniel... Read more »
Cosmetic Surgery: Not A Source For Shame
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Will Your Plastic Water Bottle Give You Breast Cancer?
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Could chemicals in cosmetics be harmful to teens?
A small study has found that the chemicals used in cosmetics aimed at teens and young women may pose health risks. The study, released by the... Read more »
Exposure to Chemicals in Cosmetics
Source: Breastcancer.org
While the chemicals in cosmetics make us look, feel, and smell better, research strongly suggests that at certain exposure levels, some of these... Read more »
Cosmetic ear surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cosmetic ear surgery is a procedure to move very large or prominent ears closer to the head.Alternative NamesOtoplasty; Ear surgery -... Read more »
Nail polish
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Organic solvent syndrome; Psychoorganic syndrome; Chronic solvent encephalopathy Home Treatment Do NOT make the person throw up. Seek... Read more »
Forehead lift
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A forehead lift is a surgical procedure to correct sagging of the forehead skin, eyebrows, and upper eyelids. Alternative Names ... Read more »
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