Considerable data suggest that in some people, psychological factors can activate or worsen certain skin conditions. Recognizing and treating these psychological issues might help the skin, too, reports the November 2006 issue of Harvard Women’s Health Watch.

If you’ve ever blushed, you know your skin can reflect your feelings. It makes sense, then, that emotional trouble might show up as skin trouble. Although cause and effect can be difficult to pin down, considerable data suggest that in some people, psychological factors can activate or worsen certain skin conditions. Recognizing and treating these psychological issues might help the skin, too,

A new study reveals that the more overweight a person is, the more likely they are to have kidney stones. According to reports, the researchers conclude that obesity and diabetes actually cause the ki…

A California company and a Department of Energy research lab have announced that they’re teaming up to make oil out of algae - a potential fuel source that would be low on greenhouse gas emissions tied to warming.

We’re entering the time of year when colds, flu and other annoying bugs start showing up in the workplace and at home. Why people get colds is always iffy, though there are some factors to consider as the cold season gets started.

Cell-nique, a new delicious “super green” beverage and dietary supplement company, announces that “Cell-nique Presents: An Evening of Sacred Sounds and Peaceful Intentions,” will be held at Spirit New York, 530 West 27th Street in New York City.

LiveFuels Inc. is proud to announce a national alliance of scientists focused on producing biocrude oil by the year 2010. Funded by LiveFuels, the scientific alliance will be led by Sandia National Laboratories, a U.S.

By Howard Cohen, The Miami Herald Oct. 10–We’re swimming in smoothies. Once a simple fruit shake sold behind the counter in health food stores, smoothies are now a $1.6 billion industry with some 33,000 smoothie stores dotting the U.S.

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We’re swimming in smoothies. Once a simple fruit shake sold behind the counter in health food stores, smoothies are now a $1.6 billion industry with some 33,000 smoothie stores dotting the U.S. landscape, according to Mintel Group, a market research company.