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A dermatologist is a physician who works to diagnose, prevent and treat conditions of the skin, nails and hair. They can treat anything from acne, dry skin, rosacea and wrinkles. They are also skilled in the treatment of skin cancer. After a dermatologist receives his degree in dermatology and completes an internship, [...]

Men often have unique skin care needs and there are many facial products designed especially for men on the market today. These products can be for a specific problem such as acne and dry or oily skin and there are even products for men that address issues related to aging. It is [...]

Most men think that a facial is something only women have. However, more and more men are getting facials to keep their skin young-looking and healthy. Most men can usually get by with only a few facials a year but there are some men who get them every four to six weeks.
Men do not want [...]

Vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin, helps the body absorb and use calcium and phosphorus, helps with cell growth and assists in the function of the immune system. However, serious health problems such as osteoporosis and rickets can result from low vitamin D. Our bodies make vitamin D by being exposed to [...]

Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive and degenerative brain disorder, does not cause death in itself but the progressive memory loss and loss of motor skills is what can be fatal for the patient. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Genes are not known to have any role in late-onset Alzheimer’s, [...]

Whooping cough is a respiratory infection that is also known as pertussis and is caused by bacteria. It gets its name from the “whooping” sound a person makes when they cough. In the 1950s a vaccine was developed and now this disease is not seen in the United States.
As with many other illnesses, [...]

Measles, also known as rubella, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus. It is spread through contact and often a person will not know they have been exposed until symptoms appear. Due to the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) this disease is uncommon in the United States but continue to [...]

With the worst financial crisis in decades in full swing, mental health professionals across the country are seeing a rise in major – or severe – depression.
Eight-two percent of those surveyed in a poll by the American Psychological Association noted they were stressed by financial issues related to the economy. The survey percentage is [...]

Fifth disease is primarily a childhood disease and is not a serious disease. The cause is the human parvovirus B19 and the main sign is a rash on the cheeks.
Fifth disease starts with a low-grade fever, headache and cold-like symptoms. A red, lacy rash appears a few days after these symptoms clear up [...]

An important nutrient which helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus and also has a role in the function of the immune system and cell growth is Vitamin D. Up to 35 percent of the U.S. population does not get enough Vitamin D.
Deficiency of vitamin D can be caused by a number of [...]