A new website hopes to help teens with cancer find their way through some difficult years by linking them up with other teenagers who are also dealing with disease. Lauren Donnelly, 19, is among the mentors at a new social networking site specifically created for teens with cancer. When she started treatment for cancer, Donnelly… Continue reading
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“Nanoburrs” to help fight heart disease
Building on their previous work delivering cancer drugs with nanoparticles, MIT and Harvard researchers have turned their attention to cardiovascular disease, designing new particles that can cling to damaged artery walls and slowly release medicine. The particles, dubbed “nanoburrs,” are coated with tiny protein fragments that allow them to stick to damaged arterial walls. Once… Continue reading
Which are the symptoms of cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the second-most common cause of death from cancer in women. But unlike breast cancer (the leading cause), cervical cancer usually has no early symptoms. It’s not until the cancer grows into nearby tissues that symptoms begin to show, says Gynecologic Oncologist Yvonne C. Collins, M.D. If you have any of these symptoms,… Continue reading
How to reduce the risk from cervical cancer
Quit the Cigs They’ve garnered the nickname “cancer sticks” for their part in lung and throat cancers, but smoking cigarettes has an effect on cervical cancer as well. “Once you’re infected with HPV [human papillomavirus], smoking more than doubles your risk of not beating the disease on your own,” says Mark Einstein, M.D., director of… Continue reading
All for the acne
Acne is an upsetting condition at any stage of life, but it can be especially frustrating in adulthood. Learn what you can do prevent and treat breakouts, and when you should seek medical help. Acne is no fun for adolescents, most of whom develop at least an occasional pimple. But acne can be devastating for… Continue reading
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The curse of Rosacea
Persistent facial redness — also known as rosacea — is an annoying and potentially disfiguring skin condition that can lower self-confidence and self-esteem. Learn more about rosacea, what you can do at home to reduce and conceal flare-ups, and medical strategies to get the red out. Facial redness can result from many things: over-exfoliating or… Continue reading
Find out what is your skin type and care for your skin
Figuring out the best skin-care routine for you means considering your skin type as well as your particular skin tone. The biggest factor in determining the type of complexion you’ve got is the amount of oil your skin produces. If you’re lucky, you have “normal” skin, which means you won’t typically encounter significant skin-related problems.… Continue reading