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How a Dermatologist Accidentally Found a Promising Cure for Baldnessnew

Man may crave the secret of eternal life. But even if that problem were solved, most gents would trade that knowledge for the answer to one question: How do I keep my hair? University of Pennsylvania dermatologist George Cotsarelis may have solutions.

Philadelphia City Paper | A.D. Amorosi | 01-27-2009 | Science

Tags: hair loss, dermatology, George Cotsarelis

Philly's Rise in HIV Among Young Gay Males Has Led to New Testing Measures ... at Night Clubsnew

Years ago, drawing vials of blood and waiting two weeks for results gave way to a finger-prick or cheek swab and a 20-minute wait. Since today's tests are light on equipment, the process has been moved out of stuffy clinics and into RVs that can be parked in parts of town where incidences of the disease run high.

Philadelphia City Paper | Tom Namako | 08-05-2008 | Science

Tags: Philadelphia, HIV, Health & Science, gay & lesbian issues, HIV testing, mobile units

This Not-So-Intrepid Reporter's Attempt at a Cleansed and Sober Lifestylenew

I met with a trained holistic nutritionist who focuses on Eastern-influenced health counseling practices, who gave me a two-week-long cleanse/detox plan that I kicked off with some cupping, a practice whereby glass bulbs were suction-cupped to my back to draw out toxins. I found it delightfully uncomfortable.

Philadelphia City Paper | Meredith Lindemon | 05-20-2008 | Science

Tags: food, drink, toxins, Health & Science, colonic, detox

Tourette's Syndrome is Not What You Thinknew

The truth is, as little as 10 percent of Tourette's cases include the compulsive swearing, an extreme vocal tic known as coprolalia.

Philadelphia City Paper | R. Bradley Maule | 11-13-2007 | Science

Tags: Health & Science

Gov. Rendall Wants Everybody to be Insurednew

But his isn't the only proposal in Pennsylvania -- state Rep. Kathy Manderino has introduced a single-payer system which is supported by 29 other Democrats.

Philadelphia City Paper | Tom Namako | 09-25-2007 | Science

Tags: Health & Science

Sex, Sand, Sea and Surgery: Third World Travelnew

"Medical Tourism in Developing Countries" author points to the rise of Americans traveling abroad for cheaper surgery.

Philadelphia City Paper | Ted Hesson | 07-31-2007 | Science

Tags: Health & Science

Where's the 'Decent Health Care' We Voted For?new

Throughout the nation, the scandalous health care situation results in much pain, suffering and unnecessary loss of life, but seems to be accepted as another unfortunate aspect of 21st-century life.

Philadelphia City Paper | Robert Sigmond | 07-24-2007 | Science

Tags: Health & Science