Systemic Absorption of Sunscreen Chemicals

This open label study demonstrated that when applied under maximal use conditions, plasma concentrations of sunscreen chemicals exceeded the threshold established by the FDA to waive toxicology studies. JAMA Read more

Diabetes and Cancer Risk Established

Researchers conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of related diabetes studies published up to December 2016, and confirmed that diabetes is a risk factor for all-site cancer, with the risk slightly greater for woman than men. Diabetologia Read more

Psoriasis Associated with Elevated Risk of Mental Illness

The findings of this research indicated that individuals with psoriasis are at increased risk of depression, bipolar disorder, and vascular dementia, suggesting a need to focus not only on patients’ dermatologic condition, but also on their mental health. JAMA Dermatology Read more

Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

An analysis of the brain tissues of people with both Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes found that those who also took antidiabetes medication had fewer molecular markers associated with the condition. Medical News Today Read more