Wednesday, 15 May 2019

CVS Begins Testing of All Vitamins, Supplements

woman looking at vitamins

The company says 7% of products that were tested failed.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WGNl7g

Study: Curbing a Skin Oil Might Help Reduce Acne

asian woman with acne

The naturally produced oil called sebum is important to the skin's health because it helps regulate temperature and repel microbes, the researchers said. But an excess of sebum production has also long been thought to be a contributor to acne.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2EeO3Sa

App Could Spot Kids' Ear Infections

man with ear pain

Researchers studied an app that uses a smartphone's microphone and speaker and a piece of paper to detect fluid behind the eardrum.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2LMflpb

Lyme Disease Now a Threat in City Parks

deer tick

Infected ticks were mostly found in forested parks with vegetation around the edges and connected to each other.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2W37ac2