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Coming soon: More breathable, more comfortable face masks
“We are focused on building masks for the next pandemic, the next wildfires.”
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Can dietary tweaks improve some skin diseases?
Myths abound, but some associations of diet with skin diseases hold water, according to Dr. Vivian Shi.
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Post–Roe v. Wade: What’s next?
Attorney General Garland and President Biden strongly warned states not to try to interfere with access to the so-called abortion pill.
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Biden moves to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes
“There is no other single action our country can take that would prevent more young people from becoming addicted to tobacco.”
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Hair disorder treatments are evolving
New treatment methods are increasing, but psychosocial needs remain and should be addressed.
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Atopic dermatitis: Options abound, and more are coming
Do patients fit best in the topical or systemic bucket?
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Biologics, Women, and Pregnancy: What’s Known?
As more studies emerge each year, recommendations will become stronger for considering treatment by certain biological drugs, taking into account...
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CDC says about 20% get long COVID. New models try to define it
“Those numbers are high and it’s alarming. But we’ve been sounding the alarm for quite some time, and we’ve been assuming that about one in five...
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Childhood survivors of gun violence: What’s the long-term outlook?
While parents may be inclined to baby the kids after the violence, it’s important to maintain routines.
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Pick your sunscreen carefully: 75% don’t pass muster
Overall, about 1 in 4 sunscreens, or about 500 products, met standards for providing adequate sun protection and avoiding ingredients linked to...
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FDA warns companies selling OTC skin lighteners
Among the side effects associated with hydroquinone products reported to the FDA are skin rashes, facial swelling, and skin discoloration or...
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Strawberries, spinach, kale: high on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
“Our recommendation is to buy the ones on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list organic when available, or focus on the ‘Clean 15’ list.”
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Oral tofacitinib produces hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata
“It is important to get information into the literature about potential treatments for severe alopecia areata because there is no FDA-approved...
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Third transplant patient cured of HIV marks important firsts
“A bone marrow transplant is not a viable large-scale strategy for curing HIV, but it does present a proof of concept that HIV can be cured.”
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No COVID vax, no transplant: Unfair or good medicine?
Is removing them from the list unfair and cruel, or simply business as usual?