Emotional over Botox

Dr. Adam Mamelak was interviewed by the Toronto Star today regarding a new study looking at the effects of Botox on emotions. The study suggests that facial muscles - often the same muscles that are relaxed with botox treatments - may play a role in the strength of the emotions we experience. While the study investigators suggest that Botox treatments can dampen our emotional response, Dr. Mamelak pointed out that this is balanced with the positive effects Botox has in improving self-esteem and self-confidence. Feeling more attractive and appearing more well rested can certainly have beneficial effects on all of our moods. Read the full story here:

http://www.healthzone.ca/health/newsfeatures/article/828169--botox-may-weaken-your-emotional-response

How Effective Is Your Sunscreen?

The current sunscreen rating system is based on regulations established in 1978 and does not take into account the harmful effects of UVA in the skin. The Food and Drug Administration is considering a new set of guidelines for sunscreen that would set up a four-star system for effectiveness against UVA rays. The rules would also ban the use of misleading terms like 'sunblock' and 'all-day protection' from labels. Read more here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/24/fashion/24Skin.html?scp=1&sq=%2bmelanoma&st=nyt

New Therapy to Fight Melanoma

Metastatic melanoma has become increasingly common in the North America over the past three decades, and death rates are rising faster than with other cancers. A new experimental immune therapy called Ipilimumab has been shown to dramatically increase the survival of patients with advanced stages of melanoma. The therapy works by helping the body's immune system fight tumors. Learn more here:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-06-07-melanoma07_ST_N.htm