Study: Being Too Thin Will Age Your Face
from New York Daily News
 Second helpings on dessert might seem like the sweetest way to celebrate new research that says being thin ages us more than anything else. Sadly, you can't have your cake and eat it, too: While the research does note that thinness makes the face appear older, this holds true only for women over 40, says lead study author Dr. Bahman Guyuron. More
Botox: A Shot at Happiness
from Globe & Mail
Botox injections could give you more than a Nicole Kidman-smooth forehead. They might actually make you happier. In a new study about the psychological effects of the muscle-paralyzing drug, researchers have found that patients who freeze their frown lines seem to enjoy a boost in mood. More
Nose Jobs, Hair Implants Entice Koreans Seeking Love, More Pay
from Bloomberg
Choi Jin Soon has found a way to get ahead on the job: more hair. In December, the salesman at a food company spent 4 million won ($2,930), a little more than his monthly pay, to graft 3,560 hair follicles on his frontal scalp. He says he expects to feel younger and more confident meeting clients when the follicles start growing in six months. Once panned as frivolous or effeminate, plastic surgery is gaining popularity among South Korean men seeking better social and job prospects. Men now account for 15 percent of Korea’s nip-and-tuck procedures, compared with 10 percent in 2006, according to Hong Jeong Geun, spokesman at the Korean Association of Clinical Plastic Surgeons. More
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The Protein SRF Keeps the Skin Healthy
from Science Daily
Sabine Werner and colleagues, at the Institute of Cell Biology, ETH Zürich, Switzerland, have determined a role for the protein SRF in the skin and found that its expression is markedly decreased in the diseased areas of skin of individuals with psoriasis. More
Low-Energy Light Bulbs Can Cause Rashes
from NewsMax
The traditional incandescent light bulb, which has been the staple in homes to banish darkness for over a hundred years, may be disappearing, and the low-energy light bulb that takes its place can cause rashes and swelling for thousands of people. New, low-energy, compact fluorescent bulbs use just 30 percent of the energy of incandescent bulbs. Green-minded organizations, as well as the U.S. government and mega-retailer Walmart, are promoting their use, emphasizing their overall money-saving features despite their higher initial cost. Some countries, including Great Britain, are banning the use of traditional light bulbs by 2012. More
New Study Finds Text-Messaging Reminders Effective in Improving Adherence to Sunscreen Use
from AAD
Despite dermatologists continual efforts, a disconnect persists between the public’s understanding of the harmful effects of excessive sun exposure and regular use of sunscreen as part of an overall sun- protection strategy to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. But now, the same technology that keeps people connected 24/7 may help encourage them to apply sunscreen regularly via daily text messaging reminders. More
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