A clinician examines several moles on a patient’s back Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. As your skin ages, it’s natural for more bumps, spots and blemishes to crop up, says Shari Lipner, a dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian in New York City. In many cases, they’re […]
Voyagerix via DepositPhotos Did you know that about 1 in 3 Americans has high blood pressure? It’s a staggering statistic, especially considering that it can lead to deadly conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and even sudden cardiac arrest. So, if you are in between doctor’s visits and suspect that there may be something awry, […]
A new combination drug may have the potential to revolutionize hypertension treatment worldwide, after a clinical trial has declared it safe to use and very effective. A recent clinical trial has confirmed that a new pill can treat hypertension more effectively than traditional therapy. In a recent clinical trial led by researchers from the George […]
People living with HIV may have an increased risk of some types of skin cancer, Danish researchers report in the online edition of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. The investigators compared the risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and malignant melanoma (MM) between HIV-positive people enrolled in the […]
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes plaques, which are itchy or sore patches of thick, red, dry skin. While any part of your body can be affected, psoriasis plaques most often develop on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, face, palms, and feet. Like other autoimmune diseases, psoriasis occurs when your immune system — which normally attacks […]
Having psoriasis makes you more likely to have certain other diseases. Find out about the connection. Despite its very visible appearance on your skin, psoriasis is fundamentally an autoimmune condition, not a skin woe. Autoimmune diseases share certain traits. With all autoimmune diseases, your body’s internal protection system misfires, and your body essentially begins attacking itself. […]
The FDA-approved, non-invasive body-contouring laser that instantly eliminates unwanted fat is finally here and the results are in! No discomfort. No surgical risk. No downtime. No kidding! The new Zerona® laser works by safely liquefying subcutaneous fat and eliminating it through the lymphatic system. WHAT IS THE ZERONA LASER Now you can take inches […]