Older people are more prone to infections and cancers, including those that affect the skin, and scientists have proposed an explanation why this may be the case and how the risk could be reduced.
In response to an earlier study which appeared to find a link between antioxidant supplementation and a higher risk of skin cancer, a team from Kaiser Permanente Northern California conducted new research which found this hypothesis to be untrue.
If recent research results are further confirmed, scientists may have stumbled upon a discovery that can change the way we approach disease prevention and aging.
New research has found a subset of eczema patients who are at risk for serious viral infections, opening new ways for health practitioners to approach the treatment and control of the condition which can have serious qualify-of-life implications.
Based on recent scientific studies, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has issued updated recommendations on vitamin D and its role in maintaining skin health. As before, the AAD maintains that dietary sources and nutritional supplements, rather than unprotected exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or indoor tanning devices, are the best sources of vitamin D.
When the weather improves, it’s tempting to leave the house in little clothing, eschewing sunscreen to allow skin to breathe and gain a healthy tan.
Those struggling with skin disorders such as acne who do not want to take antibiotics or use skin-drying creams may benefit from a range of herbal remedies.
New research has found the beta-carotene in golden rice converts to vitamin A in the human body.
During the current Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, experts have offered tips on some natural approaches to reducing the risk of recurrence of this deadliest of skin cancers.
According to Dutch researchers, home-based ultraviolet B (UVB) therapy for the chronic skin condition called psoriasis is as effective and safe as phototherapy at a hospital.
In a search for non-drug treatments for chronic childhood eczema, some physicians are turning to bleach for relief, but natural remedies may help, too.
Combining the herbal supplement tea tree oil with silver nitrate may provide greater antiseptic benefits than either compound on their own, scientists from the University of Wolverhampton are reporting.
Chemists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have announced they are coming closer to developing more reliable standards for measuring vitamin D levels in blood.
Scientists believe there is a link between severe cases of psoriasis and a greater risk of serious health complications.
Applying apple cider vinegar to your face can help prevent blemishes and clear out your pores, according to author Lillian M. Beard. Just dab some on a cotton ball and rub it on your nose, cheeks or chin. The alpha-hydroxy…
