by rsiadmin | Jun 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
The sun and the skin have a paradoxical relationship. While daily sun exposure is the body’s primary means of manufacturing calcitriol (also called vitamin D, a key factor in bone health), excessive sunlight can cause damage to the skin, leading to premature aging and...
by rsiadmin | Jun 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
The skin is a remarkable organ. It serves as a barrier, protecting the body from damage and disease. Its blood vessels act as a coolant system, dilating to let moving blood cool off and constricting to keep heat in. The skin has so many functions that an entire branch...
by rsiadmin | Jun 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered why we made so much progress in technology and still do not know how to cure cancer? In this edition of Newsweek (double issue from May 24 and 31,2010), we read that medical research is not making progress rapidly enough and that scientific...
by rsiadmin | Jun 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Rashes can be symptomatic of many conditions, from fungal infections to viruses. Rashes often cause itching, redness, and pain. In this video, Dr. Loretta Ciraldo explains how to identify certain skin conditions based upon the rash they cause. If you have any...
