One in five people will get skin cancer in his or her lifetime, the American Academy of Dermatology says. Each year more than 1-million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, the most common of all cancers in this country. Floridians especially should be aware of the health risks associated with prolonged sun exposure; damage done to the skin is cumulative. Sunscreen provides some protection, but it might not be enough. So before you head to the beach, take time to learn the basics of sun protection.
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Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Hair test cuts breast cancer errors
Detecting breast cancer from changes in the structure of hair could cut down false alarms from mammograms.
The test bombards strands of hair with X-rays from a synchrotron particle accelerator. In hair from healthy people, the pattern produced by the X-rays is a series of arcs, while in people with breast cancer a distinctive ring is superimposed on top of the arcs.
Though the test first showed promise in 1999 (Nature, vol 398, p 33), other researchers failed to repeat the results. Now Peter French and Gary Corino of the company Fermiscan in Sydney, Australia, say this is because hair is damaged by products such as dyes, by stretching as it is held in the X-ray beam, or because it is wrongly aligned in the beam. Their device holds hair in the correct position, does not stretch it and tests only the untreated hair a few ...
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The test bombards strands of hair with X-rays from a synchrotron particle accelerator. In hair from healthy people, the pattern produced by the X-rays is a series of arcs, while in people with breast cancer a distinctive ring is superimposed on top of the arcs.
Though the test first showed promise in 1999 (Nature, vol 398, p 33), other researchers failed to repeat the results. Now Peter French and Gary Corino of the company Fermiscan in Sydney, Australia, say this is because hair is damaged by products such as dyes, by stretching as it is held in the X-ray beam, or because it is wrongly aligned in the beam. Their device holds hair in the correct position, does not stretch it and tests only the untreated hair a few ...
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Spring Hairstyles Get Fresh
Its easy to let your hairstyle slide during the winter.
For many women, it's a time to let hair grow a little longer, skip a trim here or there and generally give their hair less attention. The good news is that spring is just around the corner, so this is the perfect time to break your bad hair habits and start something new.
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For many women, it's a time to let hair grow a little longer, skip a trim here or there and generally give their hair less attention. The good news is that spring is just around the corner, so this is the perfect time to break your bad hair habits and start something new.
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Saturday, February 9, 2008
Patti Labelle introduces line of wigs
Hair For You: Patti Labelle introduced a new line of wigs this month from the Especially Yours collection of hair accessories for black women. Fans of LaBelle's already famous hairstyles can now enjoy the same looks without having to go to the hair salon. "I've always wanted my own line of fabulous wigs and hair pieces. As fate would have it, Especially Yours came knocking. They've noticed and loved my different hairstyles over the years and were eager to develop a line of wigs and hairpieces inspired by Patti La- Belle," she said. The line will launch with 10 styles: Ageless Beauty, Black Majesty, Dynamite Diva, Enchanted Evening, Flame, and Sunday's Best in synthetic hair; and Lady LaBelle, Lovely Lady, Patti Fab, and Sassy LaBelle in 100 percent human hair. Each will be available in a selection of stunning brunettes, reds and highlights, as well as in LaBelle's custom blended colors.
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