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Tanning Bed Access and Usage Linked to Melanoma Risk Across New England

The Dermatology Digest

“Although we anticipated finding a connection between tanning beds and melanoma, the strength of the association was more pronounced than expected,” says lead investigator Oliver Wisco, DO, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and co-first authors Megan M.

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Why Not All Olive Oils Are Created Equal And How to Choose the Best

Alison Bladh

Reduced Inflammation : Compounds like oleocanthal mimic anti-inflammatory medications, offering natural pain relief. Studies have consistently highlighted its health benefits, including: Heart Health : EVOO is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants that improve cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Prez-Fernndez, R.,

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Choosing the Right Protein Powder Without the Overwhelm: A Guide for Women Over 40

Alison Bladh

Journal of the American Medical Directors Association , 14(8), pp.542559. Beermann, C., The role of protein intake in peri- and postmenopausal women with sarcopenia. Nutrients , 13(12), p.4328. Deutz, N.E.P., Bauer, J.M., Barazzoni, R., Bosy-Westphal, A., Cederholm, T., Cruz-Jentoft, A.J., and Singer, P., Clinical Nutrition , 33(6), pp.929936.

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How to Prevent Lip Thinning and Keep Your Lips Full and Youthful as You Age

Alison Bladh

Harvard Medical School. Harvard Health Publishing. Preventing Lip Thinning: The Role of Hydration and Nutrition." Ganceviciene, R., Skin Anti-Aging Strategies." Dermato-Endocrinology , 4(3), 308-319. Luebberding, S., Krueger, N., & Kerscher, M. Age-Related Changes in Skin Hydration and Collagen Structure."

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Increasing Rate of Medical Mistakes and Misdiagnosis

Aesthetics Advisor

Medical errors remain a leading cause of death in the U.S., 2 Describing diagnostic errors as "the most under-resourced public health crisis we face," researchers with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine said the public is largely unaware of the full scope of medical misdiagnoses in the U.S. 6 For instance, only about 1.5%

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ASDS Honors the Legacy of Dr. Alastair Carruthers

The Dermatology Digest

Alastair Carruthers, FRCPC, a pioneering physician and esteemed member of the medical community whose contributions left an indelible mark on the field of dermatology, has passed away, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) announced. In 1987, the couple shared medical office space.

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Quercetin and Zinc: Dr Zelenko Prevention and Treatment Protocol

Aesthetics Advisor

Quercetin acts as a zinc ionophore ( PubMed 2014), the same mechanism of action that hydroxychloroquine has via helping zinc pass the cell wall where it might halt viral replication. 2014 ) If Quercetin is unavailable, then use Epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG) 200mg 1 time a day ( J. Vitamin C 1000 mg 1 time a day for 7 days 4.