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Heman Bekele's innovative soap offers hope for accessible skin cancer treatment, earning him national acclaim as he balances high school with groundbreaking research. At just 15 years old, Heman Bekele has already achieved what many seasoned scientists only dream of creating a potential breakthrough in skin cancer treatment. Bekele, a...

15-Year-Old Scientist Who Created A Soap That Could Treat Skin Cancer Named TIME's 2024 Kid Of The Year

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TIME recently recognized Heman Bekele, 15, as its "Kid of the Year" for his cancer-treating soap.

Black Teen Named 'Kid Of The Year' After Creating Cancer-Treating Soap

Heman Bekele, who grew up in Ethiopia, first observed the adverse effects of sun exposure on skin at a young age. He saw many people working outdoors without sun protection, as noted by TIME in their feature celebrating Bekele as their “Kid of the Year.”. After moving to the...

Teen Creates Soap for the Potential Treatment and Cure of Skin Cancer

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A woman who lost her tongue to cancer had it reconstructed with flesh from her left arm – and has a tattoo on it.

Jennifer Alexander, 52, was 37 when she was first diagnosed with stage one tongue cancer.

For over a decade before that she had a recurring leukoplakia – a painful white patch on her tongue caused by HPV.

But in August 2009, she developed a blueberry-sized tumour, and rushed to a dentist where she was given a biopsy.



After undergoing surgery on August 21, 2009 to remove the tumour, the cancer returned twice – in October 2017 and October 2019.

In March...

I lost my tongue to cancer —I had a new one made from my arm with a tattoo

The US Sun

A TYPE of bacteria that causes dental plaque can make certain cancers "melt" and almost completely disappear, scientists have discovered. Scientists were "brutally surprised" to find that Fusobacterium appears to have the ability to kill up to 99 per cent of certain cancers. People whose head and neck cancers had...

Common bacteria in the mouth can ‘melt up to 99% of cancer cells’ and could lead to new treatments

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread rapidly to other areas. However, there are also slow-growing types that may develop over many years. Melanoma is not as common as other types of skin cancer. However, unlike other skin cancers, melanoma has a high risk of spreading to other areas, which makes it the most dangerous type.

How fast does melanoma spread?

Real Housewives of Dubai star Caroline Stanbury revealed that she “projectile vomited” at a bar while she was on Ozempic. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and upset stomach are side effects associated with Ozempic and can become worse when the medication is combined with alcohol. However, research shows that Ozempic...

‘Real Housewives’ Star Says Drinking Alcohol While on Ozempic Made Her ‘Projectile Vomit’

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91% of parents aren’t aware of the virus, which, when contracted during pregnancy, is a leading cause of birth defects. Here's one family's story.

Why is there no universal screening test for CMV?

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Shape Magazine

It’s a “miracle worker” for dry, saggy complexions, per another reviewer.

A 73-Year-Old Said This Firming Body Lotion Smooths Their ‘Thin and Wrinkly’ Skin

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Do you have skincare goals that include getting your diet and supplement regimen in order? Taking supplements may help bridge nutrient deficiencies that you have, whether you’re aware of them or not. The nutrients that you consume can help boost collagen production, which can lead to smoother, plumper skin. Before you spend money on creams and procedures, speaking with a healthcare professional about whether these supplements might benefit your health and skin is a smart way to make impactful skin changes from the inside out.

7 Best Supplements That Can Actually Work For Skin-Tightening And Anti-Aging

There’s a lot of confusion around sunscreen lately, with some taking to TikTok to declare that it’s safer to go without sunscreen and expose your skin to direct sunlight than it is to wear sunscreen. The culprit, it seems, is specific ingredients tha...

4 Harmful Sunscreen Ingredients Doctors Say To Avoid At All Costs This Summer—#4 Can Increase Risk Of Skin Cancer: Octocrylene & More

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Us Weekly

Branded content. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.   Table of Contents All Day Hydration - Blu Atlas Face Moisturizer Instant Firming Effect - Fresh Black Tea Corset Cream Firming Moisturizer Anti-Aging - Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Neck and Décolleté - StriVectin TL Advanced […]

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We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Dark spots, age spots, sun spots, whatever you want to call them, they can be tricky to treat. In some cases, they will require...

Treating Dark Spots Naturally At Home — Without Damaging The Skin In The Process

Alongside a video of herself shaving her head, shared on Instagram, she wrote, “Hiiiii loves, I have some personal news to share with you. Since last year December, I had a series of dental issues, I bit my tongue severely; I fractured my tooth and had to extract it and get an implant… we thought it was because I am a heavy teeth grinder.

The ‘Top Chef’ Alum Shirley Chung, 47, Diagnosed With Tongue Cancer After Experiencing ‘Dental Issues’ & Mouth Sores

Even though the PUMP Act declaring that requirement is in full effect.

47% of parents still aren’t given enough time to pump at work

One of the things we know to be true about postpartum is that it can affect anyone—including celebrities. In a new interview with British Vogue about her experiences being a young mom, Kylie Jenner got candid about her battles against postpartum depression that lasted around a year after she gave birth to both of her […]

Kylie Jenner opens up about battling ‘major’ postpartum depression

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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TIME’s ‘Kid of the Year’ created a soap that could fight skin cancer

Heman Bekele's goal is to create affordable, equitable skin cancer treatment for people around the...

TIME’s ‘Kid of the Year’ created a soap that could fight skin cancer

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