Freckles and sun exposure explained for skin health
Freckles are harmless pigmented spots that darken with sun. they are common in fair skin and often fade in winter. To minimize darkening wear broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher, reapply, wear a hat and sunglasses, and avoid tanning beds. Seek a dermatologist if spots change color, grow, become irregular, or bleed.
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Ephelides
Aging humans may live longer than 122 years says study
A near four thousand long lived Italians study finds mortality risk slows after 105 and may level near 50 50 for reaching another birthday. Researchers from UC Berkeley and institutions in Italy and Germany say longevity could keep increasing and a maximum lifespan limit has not been reached.
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University of California, Berkeley
Kenneth Wachter
Wachter
Italy
Germany
Science
Jeanne Louise Calment
France
Gaius Plinius Secundus
Pliny the Elder
Benjamin Gompertz
James Vaupel
Max Planck Institute
DNA tests show growing accuracy and variety across at home kits
The article discusses improving accuracy and broader options for home genetic and stool-based cancer tests. It notes FDA oversight, CLIA labs, and price ranges, with cautions to verify lab quality and insurance coverage, and to follow up with doctors for interpretation and next steps. It highlights Melinger and Mayo as examples of life-saving or pivotal results from home testing.
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Melinger
FDA
CellMax Life
CLIA
Megan Frone
National Cancer Institute
Frone
Nina Mayo
Parma
Ohio
Coleguard
Maya
Blase Polite
University of Chicago