Why Your Skin Needs Two Important Proteins to Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered that two special proteins in your skin—vitamin D receptor and calcium-sensing receptor—work together to protect you from skin cancer. …
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Can Probiotics Help Babies With Itchy, Inflamed Skin?
Researchers looked at 22 different studies about whether probiotics (helpful bacteria) can reduce eczema and skin inflammation in babies and young children. …
Read MoreDark Spots on Your Knuckles? It Might Mean Low B12
Researchers have discovered that darkening of the skin on your knuckles could be a warning sign that your body isn't getting enough vitamin B12. This vitamin …
Read MoreWhat Your Skin Color Says About Your Health and Diet
Researchers discovered that the color of your skin can reveal important information about what you eat and how healthy you are. By measuring natural pigments …
Read MoreWhy Your Skin Needs Vitamin D: What Science Says
Vitamin D, often called the "sunshine vitamin," does much more than just keep your bones strong. New research shows it plays an important role in skin health …
Read MoreHow Sunlight Creates a Skin-Protecting Molecule Scientists Just Discovered
When your skin gets strong sunlight, it creates a special molecule called lumisterol that your body can transform into protective compounds. Scientists found …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria Treatments Show Promise for Itchy Skin Disease
Atopic dermatitis is a frustrating skin condition that causes constant itching and affects millions of people worldwide. Scientists are discovering that the …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Really Prevent Scars and Acne? New Study Says Maybe Not
Researchers used a special genetic study method to investigate whether low vitamin D causes keloids (thick scars), acne, or hypertrophic scars (raised scars). …
Read MoreFish Oil May Help Prevent Psoriasis, New Genetic Study Shows
Researchers used advanced genetic analysis to investigate whether omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil could reduce psoriasis risk. By studying genetic data from …
Read MoreYour Skin Color Shows How Many Veggies You Really Eat
Researchers studied 2,078 college students in Italy to see if they could measure how healthy someone's diet is just by looking at their skin. They found that …
Read MoreCan Taking Hyaluronic Acid Pills Make Your Skin Look Younger?
Researchers looked at seven different studies about taking hyaluronic acid as a pill or supplement to see if it could improve skin health. Hyaluronic acid is a …
Read MoreHow Sunlight Affects Hunger and Reproduction in Mice
Scientists discovered that moderate sun exposure (specifically UVB radiation) affects how hungry mice feel and their reproductive behavior, but in different …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet and Exercise May Help Reduce Eczema Severity
Researchers studied 124 people with moderate-to-severe eczema to see if eating a Mediterranean diet and exercising could help reduce their symptoms. The …
Read MoreHow Vitamin D Helps Keep Your Skin Young and Healthy
Scientists have discovered that vitamin D plays an important role in keeping skin looking young and preventing wrinkles and age spots. When your skin gets …
Read MoreRed Seaweed Extract May Boost Skin Healing and Immune Health
Scientists studied a natural substance called furcellaran, which comes from a type of red seaweed. They tested different ways to extract this substance and …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Helps Clear Psoriasis in New Study
Researchers tested whether eating a Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, vegetables, and fish—could help people with psoriasis, a skin condition that causes …
Read MoreYour Gut Health Might Be the Secret to Better Skin
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines may have a huge impact on your skin health. This connection, called the …
Read MoreStudy on Vitamin D and Warts Has Been Retracted
A research study that looked at whether vitamin D levels might affect the chances of getting warts has been officially retracted (taken back) by the journal …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery Changes Your Skin: What You Need to Know
When people have weight loss surgery, their bodies change dramatically—and so does their skin. Doctors have noticed that losing a lot of weight can help clear …
Read MoreJunk Food May Speed Up Aging in Your Skin
Researchers studied how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, fast food, and sugary drinks) affects aging in the body. They looked at university …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Skin and Heart Health Together
Researchers are exploring whether vitamin D, a nutrient your body makes from sunlight, could help people with psoriasis (a skin condition) while also …
Read MoreHow a B Vitamin May Help Reduce Skin Inflammation and Scarring
Researchers discovered that folate, a B vitamin found in leafy greens and beans, may help protect skin from inflammation and scarring caused by high levels of …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Keep Your Skin Young and Healthy
Scientists have discovered that vitamin D plays an important role in keeping skin healthy as we age. This research review explains how vitamin D works inside …
Read MoreEating More Variety May Help Control a Serious Skin Disease
A new study looked at whether eating a wider variety of foods helps people with pemphigus vulgaris, a rare disease where the body attacks its own skin cells, …
Read MoreNew Form of Vitamin D Works in Skin Cells
Scientists discovered that a specific form of vitamin D called 1,24,25(OH)3D3 is fully active and working in skin cells, just like other known forms of vitamin …
Read MoreThe TLC Strategy: How to Fix Your Skin's Natural Protective Barrier
Your skin has a built-in defense system that protects you from germs, sun damage, and moisture loss. When this barrier breaks down, it can cause problems like …
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