Bacteria that produce compounds to reduce inflammation and strengthen host defences could be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Such probiotic microbes could be the most successful treatment for IBD to date, as explained in a review published in the February issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology…

The Los Angeles Times reports that under new rules to be announced Wednesday, and to be phased in over the next year, California is setting limits on HMO wait times: “The regulations by the California Department of Managed Health Care, in the works for much of the last decade, will require that patients be treated [...]

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Advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration are planning hold a public debate in the spring to discuss the pros and cons of stricter regulations on the use of tanning beds, including stronger warnings on cancer risks and reclassifying them…

Swedish 19-year-olds need to improve their oral hygiene habits. Seven out of eight adolescents have unacceptable oral hygiene, which increases the risk of future dental problems. These are the findings of a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. The results have been published in the Swedish Dental Journal…

Sunburn is skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight. After excessive exposure to UV light, skin overheats and becomes red and painful. It may later peel or blister. Sunburn (erythema solare) usually appears within a few hours after sun exposure and may take from several days to several weeks to fade…

Suneva Medical, a privately-held aesthetic medical device company, provided a research grant to support an investigator-sponsored research study to evaluate the degree of correction and patient satisfaction after injection of atrophic scars with Artefill. The data was presented by Dr…