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Van Andel Institute (VAI) researchers have found that curcumin, a component of the curry spice turmeric, blocks herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) infections that commonly result in facial cold sores. ... Read more..Friday, August 29th, 2008 Posted in 1399 | No Comments »
Cunningly disguised as a toy, a new medical device that harnesses the power of distraction can greatly reduce the pain felt by young burns victims. Designed for medical ... Read more..Friday, August 29th, 2008 Posted in 35605 | No Comments »
An increasing number of studies have shown a reduced risk of allergies, hay fever, asthma and eczema in farmers' children and adolescents. Until recently ... Read more..Friday, August 29th, 2008 Posted in 35589 | No Comments »
Biotechnology company Arana Therapeutics Limited (ASX: AAH) announced that it has completed recruitment in its Phase II dose-ranging psoriasis study for its anti-inflammatory drug ART621. Completion of recruitment means that ... Read more..Friday, August 29th, 2008 Posted in skin health | No Comments »
Engineers have used skin cells to create artificial bones that mimic the ability of natural bone to blend into other tissues such as tendons or ligaments. The artificial bones provide ... Read more..Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Posted in 1387 | No Comments »
Individuals with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) are at increased risk for other cancers, according to a study published in the August 26 online issue of the Journal ... Read more..Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Posted in 35446 | No Comments »
The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) was associated with a reduced risk of basal cell or squamous cell skin cancers in U.S. veterans, researchers ... Read more..Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Posted in skin health | No Comments »
Individuals with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer are at increased risk for other cancers, according to a study published in the Aug. 26 online issue of the Journal of ... Read more..Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Posted in 35419 | No Comments »
Individuals with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), especially those who had it at a younger age, are at significantly greater risk for future cancers, according to a ... Read more..Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Posted in skin health | No Comments »
The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers was associated with a reduced risk of basal cell or squamous cell skin cancers in US veterans, researchers report in ... Read more..