| Health Tip: Teens Must Get Enough Sleep
(HealthDay News) - Getting enough sleep is especially important for growing teens. The National Sleep Foundation says they need about nine and a quarter hours of sleep each night. The Foundation offers these reasons for getting enough zzz's: Lack of sleep can cause problems with learning, memory and concentration. Without enough sleep, teens may be more susceptible to acne and other skin problems. Fatigue can cause aggression and irritability toward others, which can cause problems with family, friends and relationships. Lack of sleep can lead to overeating, and eating more unhealthy foods. Fatigue can make teens more likely to use nicotine and caffeine to stay awake. Tired teens may be more susceptible to illness. -- Diana Kohnle Copyright 2007 ScoutNews, LLC.
Stress could cause a host of dermatological problems, says expert
Washington, Nov 11 (ANI): Stress can not only take a toll on a person's physical and psychological being, it also can lead to various dermatological problems, such as acne, brittle nails or even hair loss, a leading dermatologist has claimed. Speaking at the American Academy of Dermatology's Skin academy (Academy), dermatologist Flor A. Mayoral, MD, FAAD, clinical instructor in the departments of dermatology and cutaneous surgery at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Fla., discussed the most common outward signs of stress on the skin, hair and nails, and offered stress management tips to control these symptoms. "In treating hundreds of patients over the years with skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, acne and psoriasis, I have seen firsthand how stress can aggravate the skin and trigger unexpected flare-ups that, in effect, create more stress for patients.
Stress could cause a host of dermatological problems, says expert
Washington, Nov 11 (ANI): Stress can not only take a toll on a person's physical and psychological being, it also can lead to various dermatological problems, such as acne, brittle nails or even hair loss, a leading dermatologist has claimed. Speaking at the American Academy of Dermatology's Skin academy (Academy), dermatologist Flor A. Mayoral, MD, FAAD, clinical instructor in the departments of dermatology and cutaneous surgery at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Fla., discussed the most common outward signs of stress on the skin, hair and nails, and offered stress management tips to control these symptoms. "In treating hundreds of patients over the years with skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, acne and psoriasis, I have seen firsthand how stress can aggravate the skin and trigger unexpected flare-ups that, in effect, create more stress for patients.
Skincare Warnings: Halloween Makeup and Skin Care Safety
Skincare-News.com reveals the truth about Halloween makeup, and the effects that even one night can have on the skin. Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) October 31, 2007 -- Just because Halloween makeup is sold in stores doesn't mean it is good for the skin. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Skin Care Tips to Avoid Ghoulish Makeup Aftermath This Halloween" offers advice for those wishing to turn their faces green, purple, orange, or any color in between.
http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=170 The most important thing to remember about Halloween makeup is that the products are not made with the same formulations as many of the skin care products worn on a daily basis. A lot of the face paints out there are grease-based, which can cause a multitude of skincare issues for anyone who has acne-prone skin.
Promising Lou Gehrig's disease drug fails trial
LONDON (Reuters) - An acne drug that had shown early promise in treating the degenerative nerve condition known as Lou Gehrig's disease actually worsens it, a study in Lancet Neurology said on Thursday. The findings from one of the first randomized trials of the drug minocycline in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also casts a shadow on studies planned for people with Huntington's disease, stroke and multiple sclerosis, it said. "Our finding that minocycline has a harmful effect on patients with ALS has implications for trials of minocycline in patients with other neurological disorders," Columbia University researcher Paul Gordon and colleagues wrote. .
Players robbed during card game
Hanover Police are looking for two men they say robbed at gunpoint a group of adult males who were playing cards at a borough business early this morning. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., a group of seven males were playing cards at a business in the first block of North Railroad Street that was closed to the public when two males entered the building through an unlocked front door, police said. The robbers showed a handgun and demanded cash from the men who had met to play cards, police said. A small amount of cash was taken from two of the men and the robbers fled on foot, police said. No one was injured. Police did not release the name of the business. The investigation continues and police continue to search for the robbers. The first robber is described as a 6-foot tall white male, between 20 and 25 years of age with a thin build, short black hair, clean-shaven face and light acne.
San Diego Dermatologist Voted Best Doctor In La Jolla Light's 2007 Reader's Poll
Being voted a Best Doctor means a lot to Dr. Susan Stuart, because it means that when it comes to skin care, the San Diego dermatologist is doing something right. La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) November 8, 2007 -- The reality is Susan Stuart, M.D. didn't just do something right in 2007. She has a track record of doing everything right, beginning with her undergraduate education at Duke University where she was elected into Phi Beta Kappa, a prestigious academic honor bestowed upon but a small fraction of undergrads who achieve the highest standards of scholarship. She didn't stop there, going on to receive her M.D. from Tulane University School of Medicine. Success built upon success, and she soon completed a one-year dermatology research fellowship at San Diego's Mercy Hospital Medical Center.
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