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The Cold Sore

May 30th, 2008

That sunburn might not be the only hangover from your last trip to the beach. There’s also that unsightly scab on your upper lip. It’s a cold sore — triggered by sun exposure. Here’s how you can treat it and avoid getting one in the future. Read more…

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Skin Care Myths: Cuts Heal Better When You Let Air at Them

May 28th, 2008

Many of you, as I, were raised to believe that cuts and scrapes heal better when you let the air at them. Well, your mom was right about a lot of things, but not this one. Read more…

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How to Treat a Sunburn

May 27th, 2008

Millions of you failed me this weekend. You got too much sun and not enough sunscreen. The result: a sunburn. It’s OK. It happens to the best of us. Now what do you do? Here are 7 tips to treat a sunburn. Read more…

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Florida Teen Dies After Cosmetic Surgery

May 25th, 2008

18-year-old Stephanie Kublea died after cosmetic breast surgery. It appears she died from a rare condition called malignant hyperthermia, which can occur as a result of even properly administered anesthesia. Read more…

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Ten Things You Should Know About Laser Hair Removal

May 21st, 2008

Did you know that laser hair removal can take months to complete? That you cannot get laser hair removal if you have a tan? That laser hair removal can actually cause more hair growth? Here are 10 things you should know before getting your unwanted hair lasered off. Read more…

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