This Fortune interview with Aetna CEO Ron Williams is a few days old, but as it just popped up in my RSS reader, it is, as they say, new to me. Since it's pretty rare to see someone like Williams candidly discuss the health-plan business, its problems and some intriguing...
Dr. Robert P. Young wants people to be very afraid. "I spend my time trying to scare people about skin cancer," the dermatologist told a BYU Campus Education Week session last week. There's good reason for fear. In 1900, he said, the chances of...
Fraxel re:pairR system receives Health Canada clearance to treat severe sun damage, sagging skin, vascular dyschromia and wrinkles MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliant Technologies, Inc., the pioneer of fractional resurfacing and market leader of aesthetic laser skin treatments, today announced its Canadian launch of...
Start the school year off right at the Neutrogena Fresh Faces Concert starring Vanessa Hudgens! LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- NeutrogenaR, the #1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand, is proud to present the Fresh Faces 2008 Concert Sweepstakes, where five lucky winners will have the chance to...
Dermatologists Volunteer 3,500 Hours to Combat Skin Cancer SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A record number of dermatologists belonging to the Women's Dermatologic Society WDS have taken action to combat skin cancer by volunteering 3,500 hours of their time in 61 cities since 2004. ...
Q I keep hearing about serums--should I add one to my skincare regimen? A "You may want to. Although they don't produce results faster than lotion or cream, they do offer a number of advantages, especially in warmer weather," says Susan Weinkle, M.D., a dermatologist in Bradenton, Florida....
Now that the season's in full swing, your calendar is probably packed with hikes, bike rides, and beach days. But fun times aside, the great outdoors can pose a few health woes. Melissa Piliang, M.D., a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, shares five common scenarios--and the best ways to...
CHICAGO, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- By its very nature, skin of color is considered sensitive skin by dermatologists who regularly treat darker-skinned patients for a wide range of skin problems. Acne and rosacea can be especially problematic skin conditions for people with skin of color, as any skin...
Straight hair enthusiasts urged to give their hair a break by limiting use and avoiding improper application of popular hair device CHICAGO, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- While hairstyles come and go, pin-straight hair favored by A-list celebrities and emulated by scores of loyal fans from coast to...
CHICAGO, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Dermatologists are warning consumers that the harmless-looking, henna tattoos that are being sold everywhere from summer carnivals and open-air malls to cruise ships and vacation hot spots could contain a harmful chemical known as para-phenylenediamine, or PPD, used to create longer-lasting black henna tattoos....
Brittle nails, nail fungus and problems from nail cosmetics are among the most common complaints CHICAGO, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- For many of us, the health of our nails is something we often take for granted. That is until something goes wrong and changes the appearance or...
NEW MINIMALLY INVASIVE TECHNOLOGIES CAN REJUVENATE SKIN WITH MINIMAL DOWNTIME, LESS RISKS CHICAGO, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular belief that good skin is something you're born with isn't entirely true. In fact, experts believe that genetics account for only 20 percent of natural aging, with...
CHICAGO, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, accounts for more than 75 percent of all skin cancer deaths. Despite repeated health warnings based on proven science that overexposure to ultraviolet UV light is the most preventable cause of all skin cancers, including melanoma,...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- Republican Sen. John McCain said Monday he had had a small patch of skin removed from his face and biopsied as part of a regular checkup with his dermatologist. "She said that I was doing fine," McCain, a three-time melanoma survivor, told reporters on...
WASHINGTON AFP — Republican White House hopeful John McCain, who has been treated for skin cancer in the past, said Monday he had a small mole removed from his face during a routine dermatological check-up. "As I do every three months, I visited my dermatologist this morning," the...
SAN DIEGO -- Artes Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ARTE) today reported that demand for its flagship product ArteFill[R] continues to grow, estimating that more than 10,000 patients have been treated since its launch in February 2007. ArteFill, the first and only FDA-approved non-resorbable injectable dermal filler, provides patients and doctors with a...
The Only Arizonan Selected for National Task Force to Define Injectable Filler Treatment Guidelines for Physicians, Expert Susan Van Dyke, M.D., is Often among First to Offer Newest Cosmetic Dermatology Products Van Dyke Laser & Skin: [TABLE OMITTED] Tags Dermal Filler,...
DegreeR Girl Survey Reveals the Truth About What Really Makes Teen Girls Sweat CHICAGO, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- As if the summer heat is not enough to make anyone sweat, teen girls face a number of OMG! moments throughout the hottest season, challenging them...
- Winner Receives All-Access, VIP Trip to NYC with Lyndsey Rodrigues - FORT WORTH, Texas, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV "Total Request Live" host Lyndsey Rodrigues today launched Acne Rumor Control (http://www.acnerumorcontrol.com/), an online campaign and video contest to debunk common acne myths and...
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoBioR Corp., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel products to prevent and treat infectious diseases, today announced the appointment of Daniel B. Dubin, M.D., to its board of directors. Dr. Dubin currently serves as...
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