The perfect gift for the holiday season...

What gift do you really want for the holidays? The Toronto Star reports one of the more popular presents for the 2009 holiday season was a cosmetic rejuvenating procedure. Find the perfect gift for your loved one and read the full story here:

www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/743564--women-are-flocking-to-botox-for-a-little-holiday-pick-me-up

The Skin Cancer Epidemic!

FOX news posted an article on their website discussing common skin disorders, including skin cancer. Did you know that skin cancer is now the most common type of cancer? In the United States, about 1 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer annually, and one in five Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. Here in Canada we are seeing the affects of this epidemic as well. Make sure to ask your doctor about the best ways to protect yourself from skin cancer and read the full report here:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,580265,00.html

Is your wedding ring making your skin break out?

Is the skin under your wedding band getting red and itchy? The Wall Street Journal reports that reactions to your wedding ring may actually represent an allergy to nickel, which is commonly found in expensive jewelry. The exposure to nickel increases with time and is more common in older jewelry. This is why you can wear a ring for years with no problems and suddenly develop a reaction. Read the full report and what you can do about it here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424042748703954904574595943916863808.html

Do kangaroos have the jump on skin cancer?

A team of Austrian and Australian researchers have identified a DNA repair enzyme in kangaroos that is very effective in fixing a particular type of damage linked to many skin cancers. Nearly two-thirds of melanoma cases can be attributed to overexposure to sunlight that damages DNA inside skin cells. The researchers hope to develop a skin repair cream to help prevent the development of skin cancer. Read the story here:

www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSSP405949