Skin Care

Caffeine Effective Against Skin Cancer

Drinking that cup of coffee to keep you wake and alert, that same cup of coffee works wonders on your skin as well, preventing harmful sun damage or skin cancer.

Skin Care

Grapes Can Provide Skin Protection Against UV Radiation.

Some compounds found in grapes help to protect skin cells from the sun's ultraviolet radiation, according to a study by researchers from the University of Barcelona and the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council). The study supports the use of grapes or grape derivatives in sun protection products.

Braiding and weaving of hair may lead to scarring hair loss

Hair grooming practices, such as braids and weaves, as well as inflammation in the form of bacterial infection, may be contributing to the development of scarring hair loss in African American women, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the August print issue of...

NYSCF-Robertson investigator at Stanford creates neurons directly from skin cells of humans

The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) – a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing cures for major diseases through stem cell research – today applauded the announcement by Stanford University scientists, led by NYSCF – Robertson Investigator Dr...