Fat burner ad misleading
9/4/2008 |
A skin care product manufacturer has been slapped down a second time by the Advertising Standards Authority over its Nivea Goodbye Cellulite gel.
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Steroids in skin-lightening cream?
15/2/2008 |
British doctors have issued a warning about illegal skin-lightening creams after a case in which a woman fell sick from using a product laced with a powerful steroid.
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Marx influenced by skin disease
1/11/2007 |
Karl Marx, who complained of excruciating boils, actually suffered from a chronic skin disease with known psychological effects that may well have influenced his writings.
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Lip balm addictive
28/8/2007 |
People who use lip balm should be careful they don't become dependent on it, research shows.
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Skin crawling with bacteria
7/2/2007 |
Human skin is crawling with bacteria, say US researchers who identified more than 200 species on samples collected from the forearms of six people.
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Cancer from driving a car?
5/2/2007 |
People who spend a lot of time behind the wheel may be motoring their way to an increased risk of skin cancer on the right side of their body, researchers report.
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A little sun vs. skin cancer?
30/1/2007 |
It's a puzzle to scientists, but a new study suggests that the main cause of deadly skin cancer - sunlight - might also help protect against the disease.
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Good parenting fights sunburn
23/8/2006 |
A new study has shown that by discussing skin cancer risks with their children, parents can encourage sun-safe behaviours in youngsters.
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Top 10 causes of contact dermatitis
7/8/2006 |
Have you noticed an itchy, red rash after wearing that new silver bracelet? Or has that new perfume caused itchy skin? The reason could be as simple as contact dermatitis.
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Overheating can be a killer
1/12/2003 |
Types of heat illness range from minor to severe, including painful heat cramps to potentially deadly heat stroke, says US Federal Occupational Health.
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