Skin defense

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Sunlight and increasing pollution are causing damage to the skin and risk of skin cancer. Some protective measures include limiting sun, smoking, polluted air and avoiding drugs and alcohol. Environmental protection measures must be implemented for the sake of the nation's health.

Author: Godfrey-June, Jean
Pollution, Skin

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Polishing up

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Techniques are given for properly manicuring nails. Dryness of the nails is a major problem, according to manicurists. Many people think that nail polish is damaging their nails, but actually the acetone in nail-polish removers that does the damage.

Author: Godfrey-June, Jean
Care and treatment, Methods, Manicuring, Nails (Anatomy)

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The future of tanning

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The University of Arizona is doing studies on hormone injections that tan the skin without sun. The technology would be helpful in the prevention of premature skin aging and cancer, but it needs more research before FDA approval.

Author: Dolnick, Edward
Innovations, Hormone research, Suntan

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Prevention, Skin cancer
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