Latest Health research news from the around the globe: Skin and Hair A molecular search for happier skin ================================================================================ admin on 19 September, 2009 01:43:00 Leeds scientists are using the most sophisticated techniques to tackle a question almost as old as mankind itself – what makes skin feel good, and why? Some skin cancer may be mediated by primary cilia activity ================================================================================ admin on 25 August, 2009 01:51:00 Tiny, solitary spikes that stick out of nearly every cell in the body play a central role in a type of skin cancer, new research has found. The discovery in mice shows that the microscopic structures known as primary cilia can either suppress or promote this skin cancer, depending on the mutation triggering the disease. Skin-like Tissue Developed from Human Embryonic Stem Cells ================================================================================ admin on 21 July, 2009 03:04:00 BOSTON — Dental and tissue engineering researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts have harnessed the pluripotency of human embryonic stem cells (hESC) to generate complex, multilayer tissues that mimic human skin and the oral mucosa (the moist tissue that lines the inside of the mouth). Health Food Supplement May Curb Compulsive Hair Pulling ================================================================================ admin on 08 July, 2009 02:27:00 Patients with the disorder, known as trichotillomania, reported feeling much improved after taking the supplement Skin Lesion Leads To More Cancer Types Than Once Believed ================================================================================ admin on 06 June, 2009 02:17:00 Dermatologist Martin Weinstock has found that sun-damaged rough patches on the skin known as actinic keratoses lead to more forms of skin cancer than previously thought. Weinstock and colleagues also determined that lesions can become invisible and resurface over time. Details are in the current issue of the journal Cancer. Asian Americans increasingly adopting risky skin-care habits, Stanford study suggests ================================================================================ admin on 28 May, 2009 02:13:00 BY KRISTA CONGER Hair not enough to protect scalp from sun damage ================================================================================ admin on 01 May, 2009 02:12:00 Whether your scalp is covered with a full head of hair or not, dermatologists at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston say play it safe and protect your scalp. Say goodbye to skin cancer, scars ================================================================================ admin on 01 May, 2009 02:08:00 While some people are heading to sunny spots for spring break, others are wary of tropical locales. They know that too much sun can lead to serious damage – even skin cancer – in the long run. Personalized cosmetic procedures provide best results ================================================================================ admin on 01 May, 2009 02:04:00 If a cosmetic procedure is in the budget for the new year, or even if it isn't, doctors at Baylor College of Medicine advise keeping skin tone and texture in mind when making cosmetic decisions.