In the journals: Indoor tanning is strongly linked to melanoma risk
Researchers found that people who used indoor tanning equipment had a much higher likelihood of developing melanoma.
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New thinking on saturated fat
The evolving understanding of the different types of fats in foods has changed the perception of saturated fat. Eaten in moderation, it is a useful part of the diet and is unlikely to affect cardiovascular health.
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By the way, doctor: What can I do about blepharitis?
I suffer from blepharitis and have tried many medications, but the condition always returns. How can I cure it?
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By the way, doctor: Should my mother get an angiogram?
My mother is having angina when she exerts herself. She is scheduled for an angiogram and maybe angioplasty. I’ve heard that women’s heart disease is different from men’s and that angioplasty may not be as effective in women. Should she get the angiogram?
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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits
Several companies are offering genetic testing kits for sale to the public, but they are expensive and may not offer any useful information beyond what people can already learn from their own doctors.
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Tiny specks may add up to heaps of trouble
The dust in a typical house is likely to contain allrergens like pet hair and dander, or chemicals and poisons like lead or arsenic that make their way in from outdoors.
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Immunotherapy: A new option for advanced prostate cancer
Men with advanced prostate cancer that has started growing again after androgen-deprivation therapy may benefit from a new immunotherapy treatment.
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The aging face
People who want to look younger have a number of options for nonsurgical treatments for the face, such as injections of dermal fillers or laser treatments.
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The smoldering epidemic
Hepatitis C is caused by a virus, but it can go undetected for years or even decades because there are often no symptoms. If left untreated, the virus can cause inflammation of liver tissue that can lead to cirrhosis.
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In Brief: The Quirky Brain: Why cell phone conversations distract drivers
Researchers used a driving simulator to explore why talking on a cell phone while driving is more distracting than talking to a passenger in the car.
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