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Women with Adult Acne Face Harmful Misperceptions, New Study Finds
Women with adult acne are often perceived as less attractive, less successful and less happy, a new study finds.
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Tooth Whitening: Expert Help on Getting a Brighter Smile
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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People want whiter teeth, surveys show, and the American Dental Association (ADA) has some advice on how to accomplish that.
Over time, teeth can become less white due to a number of causes, including food and drink, tobacco use, age, trauma and medications.
Accord...
It's Back-to-School, and Who's Popular or Not Remains Key
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2023
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“She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers,” Taylor Swift laments to her popular crush in the song “You Belong With Me.”
The lyrics of longing to fit in at school reflect an old trope re-confirmed by a
Thinner Cheeks, Lots of Tweaks: America's Plastic Surgeons List Trends
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2023
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From sculpting faces to show off cheek bones to removing excess skin above the eyelid, interest in a nip and tuck is up, an online survey of plastic surgeons reveals.
The findings are based on responses from a selected group of members of the American Academy of Facial P...
Avoiding 'Wine Teeth' This Holiday Season
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2022
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Red may be a traditional holiday color, but no one wants to wear it on their teeth.
An expert offers some tips for keeping “wine teeth” at bay during your holiday parties.
“When you drink red wine, you're encountering a triple threat to your teeth's whiteness...
Minor Facial Scars Don't Affect Others' First Impressions, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2022
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A facial scar may make a person self-conscious, but it doesn't change another person's first impressions of their attractiveness or confidence, a new survey shows.
The results found that a single, well-healed facial scar may even increase perceived friendliness, accordin...
Measuring Up: Scientists Spot Genes Linked to Height
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2022
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The answer to how tall a child will be is typically an estimate based on an average of the parents' heights.
But an Australian study that included more than 5 million people has found that m...
Pregnancy Undermines Body Image in Half of Women
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2022
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Many women are unhappy with how their bodies look both during and after pregnancy, and it's an issue that can trigger postpartum depression and
As Pandemic Eases, It's Boom Times for Cosmetic Surgeons
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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Even after dropping 25 pounds, Megan Gilbert still had some insecurities when she looked in the mirror.
"After breastfeeding two kids and losing weight, my breasts no longer looked how I wanted them to," she said. "And I thought, 'Why be unhappy with this one part of my ...
Unrelated Folks Who Look Alike Share Similar DNA
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2022
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A person's unrelated lookalike, commonly known as a doppelganger, may actually share genes that affect not only how they appear, but also their behavior.
In a new study, scientists did DNA analysis on 32 sets of virtual twins — people with strong facial similarities ...
Feminizing Facial Surgery Gives Mental Boost to Transgender People
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2022
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Transgender patients who get gender-affirming surgery to create more feminine facial features say it's a big boost to their mental health, a new study reports.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), compared the mental health of 107 patients awa...
Do You Really Need That Nose Job? Selfies Distort Facial Features, Study Shows
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2022
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With the advent of smartphones came the rise of selfies, shared daily by "like"-seeking millions across social media.
But a small new study suggests that, unlike photos taken with regular cameras, smartphone selfies distort facial features in a not-so-flattering way. And...
Science Reveals Secrets of 'Puppy Dog Eyes'
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2022
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If you've ever wondered how your pooch flashes those "puppy dog eyes" that melt your heart, a new study may provide some answers.
The researchers identified certain muscle features that help dogs look so cute, and it suggests that thousands of years of selective breeding...
People With Scars Are Their Own Toughest Critics: Study
- March 22, 2022
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Scars from facial surgery look worse to skin cancer patients themselves than to others, so it's important for surgeons to prepare patients beforehand, researchers say.
Doctors can help by outlining the healing process and explaining what their scars will look like in the...
Kardashian's Figure a Tough Ideal for Women at Risk of Eating Disorders
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2022
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The images are never-ending: Celebrities like Kim Kardashian posting one sultry shot after another on social media. But new research warns this constant barrage of "perfect" bodies can undermine the
Could Face Masks Make You Better-Looking?
- Robert Preidt
- January 14, 2022
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Want to look more alluring? Wear a mask.
Really.
That's the takeaway from Welsh researchers who found that masking up may make men look more attract...
Highly Inbred, French Bulldogs Face Higher Odds for 20 Health Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2021
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French Bulldogs are incredibly cute, sporting adorable snub snouts, big round heads, bright wide eyes and large bat ears.
Unfortunately, the physical traits that make them one of the most popular breeds in the United States and United Kingdom also saddle them with a host...
Gender-Affirming Mastectomies Give Boost to Patients' Mental Health
- Robert Preidt
- October 20, 2021
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Gender-affirming breast removal (mastectomy) can greatly enhance a patients' mental well-being, a new study finds.
Gender-affirming mastectomy is the most common type of gender-confirming surgery, but there's "not a lot of information out there about how exactly these ty...
Lyme Disease Often Spotted at Later Stage in Black Patients
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 15, 2021
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The tell-tale sign of Lyme disease is its bulls-eye rash, but that might be harder to spot in Black people, who are often diagnosed with more advanced disease than white people are, new research suggests.
The first sign of Lyme disease looks different on darker skin, and...
Fur Find: Genes Uncovered Behind Cats' Spots & Stripes
- Cara Murez
- September 14, 2021
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Your favorite tabby cat may seem to have little similarity to her relatives in the wild, but all share a key gene that gives them their distinctive look.
Why cats' coats are decorated with stripes, spots and blotches has long been a mystery. Now, researchers have identif...
Is the Demise of the Doctor's White Coat Near?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2021
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Your doctor walks into the exam room wearing a white coat. Or perhaps your physician has on a fleece or softshell jacket.
Does it make a difference?
Yes, according to a survey that sought public perceptions on doctor attire and professionalism in the United States....
Fat Loss in Face Does Make Folks Look Older: Study
- Cara Murez
- February 1, 2021
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It's not just sagging that ages a face, but loss of fat under the skin as well, according to a new study.
The findings could help plastic surgeons give their patients a more natural look, the study authors said.
For the study, researchers analyzed CT scans of the f...
Kiss Chapped Lips Goodbye This Winter
- January 30, 2021
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Dry and chapped lips are common during the winter, but there are a number of things you can do to protect them, an expert says.
"Cold, dry weather; sun damage; and frequently licking your lips are just some of the reasons your lips might feel dry and chapped this winter,...
Doorway Study Reveals How Anorexia Changes 'Body Awareness'
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2021
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A study that examined how people walked through doorways provides new insight into anorexia's effect on a person's body image.
It's long been known that people with anorexia overestimate their body size, but this study examined unconscious body awareness -- formally call...
'Body Issues' Raise Depression Risks for Teens
- Robert Preidt
- December 8, 2020
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Body dissatisfaction significantly increases teens' risk of depression, researchers say.
The degree of heightened risk ranged from 50% to 285%, according to the report published online Dec. 8 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
"These findin...
Obesity Might Be 'Contagious' Among Teens
- Steven Reinberg
- March 18, 2020
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Teens who live around lots of obese or overweight kids come to see their body types as ideal, a new study suggests.
As a result, these teens tend to be obese or overweight themselves, researchers say.
"Higher obesity rates may normalize unhealthy weight i...
2 in 3 Women Unhappy With Their Breast Size. Could That Harm Their Health?
- Robert Preidt
- February 6, 2020
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Most women won't be surprised by this finding: Less than one-third of women worldwide are satisfied with the size of their breasts.
But a new study suggests that what many women may not realize is their dissatisfaction could have implications for their health.
...
New Clues Show How Stress May Turn Your Hair Gray
- Robert Preidt
- January 23, 2020
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The next time you tell your rebellious teenagers that their antics are giving you gray hair, know that the latest animal research seems to confirm your claim.
Scientists report they have pinpointed how stress causes gray hair in mice, and they said that their finding...
Victoria's Secret Models Are Skinnier Now, as Average Woman's Waistline Widens
- Steven Reinberg
- January 6, 2020
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For the average American woman, it's now tougher than ever before to match the "ideal" beauty set by supermodels, new research shows.
Even as the average dress size for a U.S. woman rises, the measurements of the average Victoria's Secret model have shrunk, according...
What Is Your Cat Trying to Tell You? 'Cat Whisperers' Know
- Robert Preidt
- December 9, 2019
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Only a few people seem able to decipher what most people consider unreadable expressions on cats' faces, researchers find.
These "cat whisperers" can discern subtle differences on feline faces that reveal their mood. Women and people in the veterinary field, but not ...
More Teen Time on Social Media, More Eating Disorders?
- Rich Holmes
- December 5, 2019
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The more often young teens turn to social media, the more prone they are to eating disorders, new research suggests.
While the study does not prove social media use causes eating disorders, it raises a red flag, said study author Simon Wilksch. He's a senior research...
Plastic Surgery Pays Off for Men
- Robert Preidt
- July 22, 2019
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Plastic surgery is no longer the sole domain of women, and men now have even more incentive to try a little nip-and-tuck on their faces: New research suggests they look more attractive and trustworthy to others.
The study included 24 men, average age 49 years, who ha...
Selfie Craze Has Young Americans Viewing Plastic Surgery More Favorably: Study
- Dennis Thompson
- June 27, 2019
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You might be more apt to seek out a face-lift, a new nose, hair implants or a boob job if you're a fan of posting selfies on social media, a new study reports.
Adults who regularly use social media are more likely to consider getting plastic surgery to improve their ...
Did 'Puppy Dog Eyes' Evolve to Please Humans?
- Steven Reinberg
- June 17, 2019
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Pooches look up at people with quizzical, pleading eyes that are tough to resist. Now, research suggests evolution played a role in that irresistible gaze.
Dogs were domesticated more than 33,000 years ago and have changed over time to communicate with people, the st...
'Daddy-Do-Overs': Men Increasingly Getting Plastic Surgery
- Steven Reinberg
- June 14, 2019
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A face-lift for Father's Day, anyone?
It could happen: A new report finds many more men are taking advantage of the same plastic surgeries that have long been associated with women.
The midlife decision by men to try a face-lift or other procedure has been ...
Bones Help Black People Keep Facial Aging at Bay
- Steven Reinberg
- June 11, 2019
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Why do so many black adults continue to look youthful as they age?
A new study says it's in their bones.
Researchers found that the facial bones of black adults retain a higher mineral content than those other races, which makes their faces less likely to r...
Celebrity 'Fat-Shaming' Affects All Women, Study Finds
- Serena Gordon
- April 15, 2019
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You've probably seen headlines screaming that a favorite star is packing on the pounds. Tyra Banks, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lawrence -- no matter how thin, no celebrity seems immune from "fat-shaming."
Now, research shows the trend could have a ripple effect, makin...
Is Beauty In Your DNA?
- Amy Norton
- April 4, 2019
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Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but it might also be tucked away in a handful of genes.
Using genetic information on nearly 4,400 white adults, researchers found that certain genetic mutations were tied to people's beauty ratings from their peers.
Ge...
'Apple-Shaped' Body? 'Pear-Shaped'? Your Genes May Tell
- Amy Norton
- February 18, 2019
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A large, new study has uncovered 24 genetic variations that help separate the apple-shaped people from the pear-shaped ones.
Researchers said the findings help explain why some people are prone to carrying any excess weight around the belly. But more importantly, the...
Hair Styles That Can Lead to Hair Loss
- Len Canter
- February 1, 2019
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Hairstyles are a defining feature for many people, but some 'dos can also damage hair follicles.
A Johns Hopkins review of 19 studies has found that many hairstyles can lead to a condition known as traction alopecia. That's the gradual loss of hair from damage to th...