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Oct 14, 2007 -
After watching An Inconvenient Truth, I started asking "What would Al Gore Do?" as I walked around my house turning out lights left on in empty rooms — or when my husband left the car idling. I guess the answer to that question would be, "He would win a Nobel Peace Prize!
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Blemishes
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Resurfacing Treatments
- Implant Procedures
- Plastic Surgery
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Smoking and Skin Damage
- The skin of smokers ages more rapidly than the skin of non-smokers, even in areas of the body not exposed to sunlight, according to a 2007 study. Women in the study who smoked also had much lower levels of vitamin E secretions in their skin. Vitamin E may protect the skin from sun damage.
- There may be an association between smoking and higher frequency of a type of acne (noninflammatory acne) in adult women, according to a European study.
Antioxidants and Your Skin
- A study in the Journal of Nutrition found that a combination of antioxidants and trace elements supplementation raises the risk of skin cancer in women, but not in men.
Ultraviolet Radiation
- Overall, exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight (radiation referred to as UVA or UVB) accounts for about 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging.
- UVB primarily affects the outer skin layers.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- Who's Most At Risk?
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Prognosis/Possible Complications
- Following Up
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infectious diseases that are spread through sexual contact. STDs are among the most common infectious diseases in the world today. There are over 20 types, affecting more than 13 million men and women in the United States alone each year, and the incidence is on the rise.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Types of Psoriasis
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Topical Medications
- Systemic Medications
- Phototherapy
- Managing Psoriasis
- Outlook
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Treatment
Psoriasis that develops on the hands or feet is often very difficult to treat. However, an advanced clinical trial showed that a medication called efalizumab (Raptiva) effectively cleared or nearly cleared moderate-to-severe symptoms in adults after 12 weeks.
Several studies have shown that most people with severe psoriasis who are treated with infliximab (Remicade) have significant improvement in symptoms by week 10.
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Jul 25, 2007 -
What's the healthy latest treat that Kim Basinger, Jim Carrey, Al Gore, Daryl Hannah, Emeril Lagasse, Lisa Loeb, Jenny McCarthy and Kate Hudson are addicted to?
No, it's not a new "chi-chi" frozen yogurt store in the Hollywood Hills, it's Goat's Milk Ice Cream. Here's why: Goat's milk is naturally lower in fat than cow's milk.
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Jul 03, 2007 -
Since FitSugar readers care so much about the Earth, I wanted to let you know that on this Saturday, on 7.7.07, you can take part in Live Earth. It's a 24-hour, 7 continent concert series that will bring together more than 100 music artists and 2 billion people to trigger a global movement to solve the climate crisis.
Live Earth marks the beginning of a multi-year campaign led by the Alliance for Climate Protection, The Climate Group and other international organizations to drive individuals, corporations and governments to take action to solve global warming.
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