Herbal products | Acne | Cancer and self-image | Irritable bowel | Parkinson’s disease

National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 07/12/2018 03:00 PM EDT

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Discover Herbal Products

You can look up herbal products with this new mobile app. Learn their uses, effectiveness, and possible side effects. (From NIH News in Health)

Tips to Reduce Acne

A man applying a petrolatum-free skin product to his face.

Experts advise people with acne to avoid using skin products made with an oil called petrolatum. Check out other tips. (From NIH News in Health)

Self-Image After Cancer

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Discover how to cope if cancer changes how you look and feel about yourself. (From NIH’s NCI)

What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome include repeated pain in your abdomen, diarrhea, or constipation. (From NIH’s NIDDK)

Immune-Suppressing Drugs and Parkinson’s Disease

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A study found that older adults who took certain drugs that suppress the immune system were less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. (From NIH Research Matters)

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