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'Considerable Number’ of Pregnancies Reported Among Women and Girls Using Isotretinoin in Germany

Dermatology Times

A population-based study found a 63% increase in isotretinoin use in the years 2004 to 2019, and an increase in isotretinoin-exposed pregnancies as well.

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Realities of Rosacea

Aesthetics Exposed

Etiology, pathogenesis, and subtype classification, J Am Academy Dermatol, 51(3) 327-341 (2004). It is important for the client to know that treatment is a joint effort between you and them, and if symptoms recur, there are a multitude of options available to help. References GH Crawford et al, Rosacea: I.

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The Sweet Superfood Every Woman Over 40 Needs

Alison Bladh

Date fruits ( Phoenix dactylifera Linn ): An emerging medicinal food. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition , 52(3), 249–271. Available at: [link] Besbes, S., Blecker, C., Deroanne, C., E., & Attia, H. Date seeds: Chemical composition and characteristic profiles of the lipid fraction. Food Chemistry , 84(4), 577-584. Ricarte, I.,

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Machines for the 4 Major MedSpa Targets

Aesthetics Exposed

The first fractional laser was introduced in 2004, and many others soon followed. Some of the more popular laser treatments are fractionated resurfacing lasers and pico lasers. Pico lasers are commonly used for tattoo removal and melasma reduction. -

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The Power of Lignans: Supporting Hormonal Health and Vitality After 40

Alison Bladh

Lignans are involved in the antitumor activity of wheat bran in colon cancer SW480 cells. Journal of Nutrition, 135(3), pp.598-602. Knudsen, K.E., Thomsen, B.L., Overvad, K., and Tjønneland, A., Plasma enterolactone and breast cancer incidence by estrogen receptor status. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 13(12), pp.2084-2089.

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Don’t Toss It! How to Turn Food Scraps into Delicious, Nutritious Meals

Alison Bladh

and Rajini, P.S. (2004) 'Free radical scavenging activity of an aqueous extract of potato peel', Food Chemistry , 85(4), pp. 2004) 'Phenolic compounds and their antioxidant properties in different tissues of carrots (Daucus carota L.)', Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment , 2(1), pp. Podsdek, A. and Hamauzu, Y.

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Boost Your Energy and Manage Weight with NEAT Activities for Women Over 40

Alison Bladh

2004) Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT): environment and biology, American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism , 286(5), pp. Want more simple, science-backed tips to look and feel your best? Sign up for my weekly Health Bites newsletter for practical advice on nutrition, skincare, and lifestyle. Link below.