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Cholesterol and Artery Plaque Buildup

Cholesterol plaques can be the cause of heart disease. It can damage the arteries that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Ticagr...

Supplements for Healthy Skin

Find out the safe upper limits for the vitamins you take, as well as the recommended daily allowance you may need. Certain vitamins and antioxidant...

Hair Dye Safety

There have been some studies that have linked hair dyes with a higher risk of some cancers. Do not use to color mustaches, eyelashes, eyebrows, or ...

Top 6 Antiaging Breakthroughs

Dermatologist Bruce Katz, MD, the director of Juva Skin and Laser Center in New York City, agrees. And while this past year didn’t deliver the perf...

DIY Hair Color Like a Pro

“Without knowledge of how color lifts, the density of hair and hair texture, it’s hard to gauge how long to leave on bleach to get the result you’r...

Chemical Allergies: Shampoo, Cleaners, and More

If you get the allergen on your finger and then touch another part of your body, like your face or neck, you can set off an allergic reaction there...

ABCs of Vitamins

While clinical trials over the years have failed to support Pauling's argument that vitamin C prevents colds, a National Institutes of Health study...

Borax

If borax powder gets in your eyes or on your skin. In case of contact, flush your skin and eyes (for at least 15 minutes) with water for at least 1...

Health Benefits of Moringa

Moringa oleifera is a plant native to northern India that can also grow in other tropical and sub-tropical places, like Asia and Africa. Plant chem...

Scalp Problems

Your scalp often plays second fiddle to your hair. In more severe cases, you’ll see a reddening of the scalp and a lot of oil. According to the Ame...

Adult Acne is Treatable

“Most of the over-the-counter products involve salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, which are good for whiteheads and pustules, but not so much for...

Hope in a Jar: Do Skin Creams Work?

You've seen the antiaging skin care claims, in newspapers, magazines, and even online: ominous photos of hypodermic needles posed along side innocu...