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Quarry proposal near Temecula resurfaces with county vote
L.A. NOWThe supervisors voted 3-2 to begin drafting a new fast-track permitting procedure for surface mines and other major developments. The proposal, which initially applied only to mines, is expected to come back before the board in late August.... -
How to keep skin soft in winter
Special to the Los Angeles TimesCracked heels, chapped lips, scaly legs, fissured hands, skin so tight and parched it practically hurts to smile. All can be brought on by dry, hot Santa Ana winds common in the fall or by the cold weather and heated rooms of winter — and...Tags: Psoriasis, Medical Specialization, Chemical Industry, Weather, Cancer
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Hopkins clinician mixes art, science in facial prosthetics
She enters the clinic on a walker, slow yet remarkably steady, and as Pauline Wood hails her host for the day, she gives him a bag of lemon tarts she rose early that morning to bake.
With her white hair and glasses, Wood, 89, is every inch the lovable...Tags: Sculpture, Science, Sports, Arts, Skin Cancer
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Experts look at new high-tech, at-home beauty devices
Special to the Los Angeles TimesImagine having the fountain of youth as close at hand as the bathroom. We're not there yet — but there's a burgeoning number of at-home, high-tech beauty gadgets that claim to smooth wrinkles, whiten teeth and remove hair without the need to...Tags: Cosmetic Procedures, Politics, Placebo, Teeth, Physical Conditions
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How to protect the scalp from skin cancer
Special to the Los Angeles TimesAs summer heats up, we've learned to slather SPF 15 or higher all over our bodies and faces in an effort to prevent sun damage and skin cancer. We've also been told to recite our ABCs when checking for unusual moles: asymmetry, border irregularity and...Tags: Skin Cancer Foundation, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Swimming, Politics, Sun-Damaged Skin
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Are you too cool for etiquette rules?
Dear Answer Angel: I'm having a heated debate with a friend: Is it rude to keep your sunglasses on indoors? I say unless you have an eye condition that requires them, yes it is — especially in restaurants, at a friend's house, work, etc. She says...Tags: Tattoo Removal, Medical Specialization, Allergies, Dermatologists
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That unhealthy glow
Tanning was as much a part of Lindsay Walsh's teenage social life as talking on the phone.
Two or three times a week — more for special occasions — she and her friends would hit the salons, beckoned by their posters of bronzed, beautiful...Tags: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Colleges and Universities, Medical Research, Medical Services, Physical Conditions
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GraceMed Holds Skin Cancer Screening
GraceMed held their 24th annual Skin Cancer Screening at GraceMed Health Center in early May. The event, which attracted 414 south central Kansas residents, was staffed by local dermatologists who volunteered their time. The screenings were free and open...Tags: Dermatologists, Cancer, Skin Cancer
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Ephraim McDowell Health offering free skin cancer screenings
Ephraim McDowell Health is offering free skin cancer screenings. Screenings are available in Danville, Mackville, Lancaster and Stanford and are scheduled as follows: June 26 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Gilcher Building in Danville (located behind...
Tags: Dermatologists, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Mole (lesion), Cancer, Skin Cancer
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Nailing down safety of gel and acrylic manicures
Gel and acrylic manicures are a super-hot trend in nails. For about $30 each, the techniques use ultraviolet light and plastic bonding resins to achieve strong and shiny nails that last for weeks with no chips, cracks or breaks. But are they safe?...
Tags: Health, Personal Service, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Medical Specialization
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New safety concerns with sunscreen
Weekend Anchor/ReporterHold on, your sunscreen may not be as safe as you think. We're told to lather up before heading outdoors into the bright sun. It's really important to use sunscreen, but you'll want to check the labels carefully. The type of sunscreen you choose, the...Tags: Health, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Medical Specialization, Dermatologists, Sunburn
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Common painkillers tied to lower skin cancer risk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study from Denmark, people who had taken aspirin, ibuprofen and related painkillers -- especially at high doses and for years at a time -- were less likely to get skin cancer, compared to those who rarely used those...Tags: Aspirin (drug), Immune System, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Science and Technology, Chemical Industry
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