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Pennsylvania law on fracking chemicals worries doctors
AVELLA, Pa.— About two years ago, Dr. Amy Pare began treating members of the Moten family and their neighbors from a working-class neighborhood less than half a mile from a natural gas well here. A plastic surgeon whose specialty includes skin...
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Wayward whale 'Mama' died of skin infection
L.A. NOWA gray whale affectionately dubbed "Mama" that left the ocean and swam inland in the Klamath River with her calf died of a fungal skin infection, likely caused by swimming in fresh water.... -
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How to keep skin soft in winter
Special to the Los Angeles TimesCracked heels, chapped lips, scaly legs, fissured hands, skin so tight and parched it practically hurts to smile. All can be brought on by dry, hot Santa Ana winds common in the fall or by the cold weather and heated rooms of winter — and...Tags: Diabetes, Weather Reports, Eczema, Pharmaceuticals, Lymphoma
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Experts look at new high-tech, at-home beauty devices
Special to the Los Angeles TimesImagine having the fountain of youth as close at hand as the bathroom. We're not there yet — but there's a burgeoning number of at-home, high-tech beauty gadgets that claim to smooth wrinkles, whiten teeth and remove hair without the need to...Tags: Acne, Cosmetic Procedures, Science and Technology, Teeth, Dentistry and Dental Health
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Chronic itch: Every bit as debilitating and depressing as chronic pain
If you've had it, you would know. Chronic itchiness -- often the result of skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema or allergies -- disrupts sleep, dims pleasure and limits activities. Just as much as chronic pain does.
Now it's official: A study...Tags: Education, Behavioral Conditions, Allergies, Dermatologists, Physical Conditions
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Food for Thought: Can you eat your way to beautiful skin?
All The RageThe phrase “you are what you eat” certainly resonates when flipping through “Feed Your Face” a new book by dermatologist Jessica Wu. The L.A-based doctor and skin care guru to Kimora Lee Simmons, Katherine Heigl and Maria Bello has penned...... -
How to prevent skin diseases among athletes
Varsity Times InsiderSkin diseases among athletes at all levels is an ongoing problem, and the National Athletic Trainers' Assn. has released a position statement on prevention. Here's the link for its statement and recommendations. -- Eric Sondheimer... -
Michael Jackson's life was infused with fantasy and tragedy
Michael Jackson was fascinated by celebrity tragedy. He had a statue of Marilyn Monroe in his home and studied the sad Hollywood exile of Charlie Chaplin. He married the daughter of Elvis Presley.
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Michael Jackson...Tags: Quincy Jones, Elvis Presley, Plastic Surgery, The Wizard of Oz (movie, 1939), Motown Records
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Statins for all?
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterShould statin drugs be put in the water, or what? More than 13 million Americans are taking these medications to lower their cholesterol and hopefully stave off heart disease -- a job the drugs appear to excel at. Statins can lower "bad" LDL...Tags: University of Texas at Austin, Pharmaceuticals, Dermatology, Multiple Sclerosis, Newspaper and Magazine
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Little proof of cellulite cream success
As you may have noticed from the supermarket tabloids -- admit it, you've looked -- all sorts of celebrities are still battling cellulite, that unflattering skin condition that can ruin Hollywood reputations while making big money for beach-side...Tags: Education, Massachusetts General Hospital, Hospitals and Clinics, University of California, Los Angeles, Boston
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Can a pill protect us from the sun?
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterHave you ever slathered on sunscreen but somehow managed to miss your nose? Or the back of your hand? Or the tops of your feet? You're not the only one. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most people apply less than half of the optimal...Tags: Education, Durham (Durham, North Carolina), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Health, Dermatology
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