| Milk of magnesia may alleviate acne
Have you heard of using milk of magnesia on severe acne? My son has cystic nodular acne. He is 16 and has been under a dermatologist's care for many years. We have spent thousands of dollars, to no avail. He has recently tried a home remedy: applying milk of magnesia to his face at night before bed. He looks the best he has in four years. Why is this working? We don't know why it might combat acne, but we have heard that this laxative can help clear up seborrheic dermatitis. In this condition, yeast on the skin causes redness and flakes, rather like dandruff, but on the forehead and chin as well as scalp and eyebrows. Here is one reader's report: "I have been using milk of magnesia on my face for the past two months, and my face flakes are gone! I pour it in my hand and massage it on my face (forehead, eyebrows, around the eyes, nose, cheeks and chin) while showering, and rinse it off at the end of the shower.
ZAPZYT enters adult market
FLOWOOD — ZAPZYT Skin Care Products, distributed by Waltman Pharmaceuticals Inc., is now entering the adult acne category with the launch of Adult Acne Clearing Gel by ZAPZYT. Adult Acne Clearing Gel was created for adults 25 and older who suffer from mild acne and need a topical treatment. This new formula contains salicylic acid, aloe and natural botanicals to reduce the redness and swelling acne normally causes. The light gel smoothes into skin without any visible sign and is light enough that it can be worn under make-up. "We are so excited to expand our line to include an Adult Acne Gel," says Whitney Burns, vice president of Waltman Pharmaceuticals. Adult Acne Gel by ZAPZYT became available April 1. Waltman Pharmaceuticals, based in Flowood, has been marketing the ZAPZYT line of skin care products since 1987.
The green generation
Josh Barrows said he was nervous last week as he shook the hand of President Bush at the White House."He asked me how old I was," Barrows, a Central Elementary fifth-grader said. "I said 11 and three days from 12."The president responded by telling Barrows that it was on his 12th birthday that he decided he was going to be president."I said, oh cool, maybe I will too,' " Barrows said with a wide grin.Barrows was one of five Helena students who traveled to Washington, D.C., last week, accompanied by three teachers, to receive the President's Environmental Youth Award.The group represented 400 students who earned the award for Environmental Awareness and Response Through Human Action, a student-designed project to raise community awareness about environmental issues. .
Pamper Your Feet to Prevent Corns, Calluses
Think twice before buying those attractive, but just-a-little-too-tight shoes. A shoe that is uncomfortable in the store is not likely to be comfortable later. And, poorly fitting shoes commonly cause unsightly corns and calluses, according to the April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. .
How Aging Affects Cancer Risk And Outcomes
As our population ages and senior citizens become a larger demographic, cancer researchers are focusing on the links between aging and cancer. Studies presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, April 12 - 16, highlight the biological aspects of aging that are key to greater risk and poorer prognosis, and surgical outcomes.
Surgical resection and survival in octogenarians and younger age cohorts of patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer: Abstract 5537
Although fewer of them undergo surgery, lung cancer patients in their 80s fare equally well following surgery as their younger counterparts, researchers report. The findings offer doctors potentially valuable guidance in treatment options for elderly patients, according to researchers.
The art of being broke: The student guide to saving cash
Managing your money at university is an art form, but one that most of us can master with a bit of effort. Budgeting your money does not need to be a boring and time consuming task, and it means that you will have more cash to spend on books, beans and beer at the end of term. First-year students are now racking up on average a record £6,000 in debt and are expected to leave university owing more than £17,500, according to the most recent Push survey on student debt. So it is more important than ever to know how to get the most for your money. Smart banking Before you head off to university make sure you have your money sorted. The Student Loans Company should be your first stop; they offer both loans and grants for tuition fees as well as maintenance costs.
Ten Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Most people assume that cancer is genetic and cannot be avoided. However, according to the American Cancer Society, healthy behaviors could prevent approximately half of cancer deaths. Below is a list of 10 lifestyle changes, all based on the latest research, which people can make to improve their odds of preventing cancer or catching it at its earliest, most curable stages. -- Don't smoke or use any other tobacco products. Tobacco increases the risk for many cancers including those of the lung, bronchus, head and neck, colon, and bladder. If you smoke, stop. If you don't smoke, don't start. If you've tried to quit before, don't give up -- eventually something will work. Don't be afraid to ask for help from your physician, your family and friends, your employer, and even your insurance company.
Millions of Euros could be saved if breast cancer follow-ups were led by specialist nurses
Berlin, Germany: Follow-up care for breast cancer patients costs less if it is conducted by nurses rather than physicians, yet there is no difference in the patients anxiety, depression, satisfaction or outcome, according to research presented today (Friday) at the 6th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-6) in Berlin. The study found that over a five-year period the cost of follow-up care was 630 per person per year for patients who saw a physician and 495 per person per year for those who saw specialist cancer nurses. Over a five-year period this made a difference of 866 per patient a modest saving per patient, but one that would enable substantial savings to be made in a countrys health budget as breast cancer is the most prevalent tumour worldwide. Dr IngaLill Koinberg, who is both a nurse and medical doctor at the Department of Research and Development, Hospital Varberg and Kristianstad University, Sweden, said: These results showed that follow-up led by specialist nurses, with check-ups on demand, were 20% less expensive than routine follow-up visits to the physician.
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