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) A Rant: Warning Labels are not Enough, But They Might Help
They are said to cure sexual dysfunction, acne, baldness, heartburn, diarrhea and even constipation. Unfortunately, some medicines may have nasty side effects, also known as unintended consequences. There was once a quite effective medication for arthritis pain, Vioxx, which helped me tremendously for about four years. Then, it was suddenly taken off the market "voluntarily," because it may have caused some folks to die prematurely. It also had another arguably even worse side effect: it caused Merck to agree to pay $4.85 Billion in 2007 to settle Vioxx lawsuits. Warning labels probably wouldn't have done much good, and I would likely have continued taking Vioxx for many years without ill effect. Now I can't. So, I'm still alive but my knees hurt. Oh well.There are many things other than medicines which may have unfortunate side effects. More>>
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) Skin care for teens
Total skin care includes proper cleansing for acne prevention and using sunscreen, Salado said. "What you put on your skin is important. Acne is caused by clogged pores," Bergstrom said. Acne occurs when the skin produces excess sebum (oil) that mixes with dead skin cells and dirt. Pores trap the material and react with bacteria causing breakouts. Here are several things Bergstrom and Salado recommended teenagers can do to take care of their skin. 1. The most important thing you can do for your skin is to protect it from the sun. Avoid sun bathing and tanning booths, which have been shown to cause cancer, and wear sunscreen every day. However, sunscreen can clog pores, so it is important to try a product for a few weeks and monitor how it works before applying it more liberally. More>> - (
) Review: Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Loneliness
The representation of severe acne through a group of giant spots peeking through gaps in the set and goading their bearer to pop them is executed especially well. Furthermore, there is constant recognition both in these elements and the acting that, while the whole piece adopts a smugly facetious twenty-first century slant, much of the material is enjoyable irrespective of the fact that it has been peppered with irony. The audience is encouraged to think (and, indeed, enjoy) as two audiences, and this helps to render the production engaging.Although inherently a jaunty but poignant work, the excellent cast must certainly take much credit for giving the play life. Despite the swift changes between parts, no performance is damp or wobbly. Simon Kunz offers passion and panache as Gant, and Paul Barnhill captures the frustration and feelings of alienation that his rebellious colleague Nicholas Ludd experiences. More>>
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) Out, Damned Spot!
Andrew Kuo and Farouq Manji investigate the development, causation and treatment of the common ailment of acne.Acne (or pimples) affects more than 100 million people worldwide. Women over 25 comprise over half of those affected, and 90% of all teenagers develop acne at some point. Acne can develop on the face, shoulders, back and even on the scalp, and can lead to scarring, redness and irritation.
Acne is more than just a medical problem however, affecting one's self-esteem and confidence. Acne usually subsides after a few years, however for some it may carry on for life.
The world market for acne treatments has been estimated in excess of €72 billion. Millions of people everywhere, every day attack their blemishes with cleansers, creams, spot treatments, masks and wipes. More>>