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A new class of mosquito repellents based on naturally occurring compounds is effective and poses less environmental risk, according to research presented Monday at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society.

For the study, the researchers analyzed the DNA of 61 patients with frequent basal cell carcinomas, and found 20 percent had mutations in genes that help repair DNA damage in body cells. Cancer arises when such abnormal cells grow and spread unchecked.

Previously, the disease was diagnosed in Noah Syndergaard of the New York Mets, who played at Yankee Stadium nine days before. It's believed that Syndergaard may have picked up the virus while working at a children's camp during the All-Star break, USA Today reported.

Typical amounts of SPF 50 sunscreen applied by people -- less than the recommended coverage manufacturers use to determine their SPF rating -- provide only a maximum of 40 percent of the expected protection from the sun's harmful rays, researchers at King’s College in London say.

Scientists Identify Protein Linked to Armpit Odor By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Afraid to raise your hand because of embarrassing body odor? Here's some good news for you: Scientists say they're one step closer to conquering smelly armpits.Researchers in England say they've identified a protein that enables bacteria in your armpits to take up odorless compounds in sweat and make it stink.According to the investigators, it may be possible to develop new deodorants that target this protein, known as a "transport" protein.Study co-author Gavin Thomas, of the University of York's department

During a fish pedicure, people immerse their feet in warm water and let doctor fish eat away at dead skin. The procedures have become all the rage in recent years.

The woman had recently been bitten several times by mosquitoes. The lump itched, but otherwise, it didn’t bother her.

In lab tests of clothes bought from one manufacturer, researchers found that the garments either quickly caused ticks to fall off, or rendered them unable to bite.

And of all the outbreaks from waterborne germs between 2000 and 2014, one-third occurred in pools or hot tubs at hotels, the officials said.

Along with medicines to reduce the risk that the second transplant is rejected, Hamon is also receiving mental health support and speech therapy.

U.S. consumers are expected to spend $122 million on collagen products. But as it's gotten more popular, there have been questions about how well it works and concerns about its safety.

The new therapy includes the oral medication Xeljanz (tofacitinib) -- a drug already approved for use in rheumatoid arthritis patients that dampens the body's immune response -- and ultraviolet-B light therapy.

Got sensitive skin? Do you really need to use special products? Learn about ingredients in cosmetics and moisturizers that could irritate your skin.

A long hot shower sounds great, but it isn’t good if you have sensitive skin. Learn how to take a better bath.

In a recent small survey of nail and hair salon clients, more than two-thirds said they'd had one or more health issues after visiting a salon.

The 10-pound benign tumor the size of a basketball was pressing down on the trachea making it difficult for the boy to eat or drink.

Their large new study found that the risk for rosacea increases among women as weight rises.

Experimental genetically-corrected skin grafts used on 80 percent of a boy's body saved his life, doctors say.

On the heels of approval of a better vaccine for the painful condition shingles, adults over 50 should plan to roll up their sleeves -- again.

Depression and worries about appearance common in those who can't skip the tanning bed, study finds

If you're getting tattooed, find out what's in the ink the artist is using, researcher advises

Study finds cuts, burns and infections send many to doctor, some to the ER

Fleas Test Positive for Plague in Arizona

Essential oils are increasingly popular, but using them incorrectly, or overdoing it, can be dangerous.

Sea "lice" attack boy while swimming.