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Crepey skin: Treatment, causes, and how to fix it

A look at crepey skin, a common complaint where the skin looks thin and wrinkled. Included is detail on prevention and the role of nutrition.

This Is Why You Absolutely Need To Stop Wearing Shoes In Your House

I always wondered why so many cultures around the world (except for America) left shoes off at or outside the door. Now I know why! You shouldn't wear shoes in your home for several reasons.

This Is What 7 Smoker vs. Non-Smoker Identical Twins Look Like After Years Of Lighting Up

Identical twins may be born with nearly identical DNA, but their choices throughout life – including diet, environmental toxicity, and the chemicals they are exposed to – can alter their genetic expression and influence the way they look. Because identical twins are an excellent study to determine the effects dietary and lifestyle choices may have […]

21 Things To Know Before You Get A Tattoo

Five tips for taking care of your over-washed hands

If the winter air and gallons of hand sanitizer have wreaked havoc on your hands, these tips will prevent your paws from feeling like they're made of sandpaper.

10 Common Causes Of Hair Loss In Women

If you're losing more strands than usual or you notice your hair's thinner than it used to be, here's what may be to blame.

PR Measurement Professional Joins Universal Information Services

Jean Saucier has joined Universal Information Services to assist with business development to the Public Relations industry. News Monitoring and PR Measurement

When Do Information Services Projects Belong on the IT Side?

Tim Barlow discusses where the border should be drawn between the work of the information services (IS) and information technology (IT) teams. His experience is that "mission creep" on IT-related projects can be a problem in the IS team. He outlines a series of recommendations for ensuring tasks don't fall beyond the technical ability or strategic scope of the IS team and how to identify what should be carried out by IT colleagues.

How to secure Criminal Justice Information Services data from anywhere

Criminal justice information security is always a top priority. Join this webinar to learn how to go from strategy to implementation when securing data.

National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service

Educational modules for beginning farmers. It also includes modules on business development, farm safety and sustainable agriculture.

The 'Three T’s' that Build Your Baby's Brain, According to a Pediatric Surgeon

There's a simple strategy to foster increased brain and social development.

Allergy Dos and Allergy Don'ts

Should you put your life on hold because of allergy symptoms? Read our guide to allergy dos and don'ts, so sniffling and sneezing don't ruin your life.

When Is It A True Allergy? : Pediatric Associates of the NW

Rashes on Amoxicillin are common - get the scoop on when to worry and when it's ok.

How to Test for Allergies

Allergy Doctor | How to Test for Allergies | For more info on allergies and allergy testing, you should contact the doctors at National Allergy & ENT.

How will I be tested for an allergy?

Percutaneous (prick) testing, intradermal testing and RAST testing are the methods used to determine what allergens people are allergic to.

When is a food allergy not really an allergy?

For a variety of reasons, some children may be labelled with a food allergy, but actually not have that particular food allergy

How to Combat Allergies

It is allergy season, and while it might seem hopeless to combat the scratchy throats and stuffy noses, there are ways to help. reduce symptoms.

Allergies and Asthma: Is There a Connection Between Asthma and Allergies?

Allergies and asthma can cause similar symptoms, like coughing, but they are quite different. Is there a connection between the two?

Ask the Allergist: Food Allergy or Oral Allergy Syndrome?

Q: People with pollen allergy sometimes feel an allergic reaction after eating certain fruits, vegetables or nuts. Is this a food allergy or something else? Maeve O’Connor, MD: It could be...

Is It Allergies or a Cold?

Runny nose, aches, sneezing? You may have a cold or allergies. Learn what the key differences are between a cold and allergies and how to properly treat each condition.