Author: Tom Patriot

Sulfur Could Be Key ingredient To Clearing Acne For Good

Tom Patriot

The natural chemical has been used in skincare for centuries, but went out of fashion because of its potent stench. Whether you’re a hormonal teen or a fully-fledged adult, acne is no picnic. Sulphur might be better-known for its distinctive egg-like stench than its skin-boosting properties, but the natural mineral has actually been used in skincare regimes for centuries and has been proven to combat an array of skin conditions, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. Thankfully, an increasing number of skincare brands have started incorporating sulphur into their product formulas,…

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Claire Holt Suffers a Miscarriage, Shares Heartbreaking Story of Her D&C Procedure

Tom Patriot

Claire Holt has suffered a miscarriage. On Sunday, The Originals star shared a thumbs-up selfie taken from a hospital bed, alongside a lengthy caption detailing her loss and consequent dilation and curettage procedure — plus the emotional toll it took on her. “I took this photo 10 days ago, as I waited for surgery after my sweet little baby lost its heartbeat,” wrote Holt, 29, adding of her fiancé Andrew Joblon, “I sent it to my fiancé in the waiting room to show him that I was ok. I wasn’t. I’ve never felt more broken in my life.” “I debated…

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Beneficial Skin Bacteria Protect Against Skin Cancer

Tom Patriot

Science continues to peel away layers of the skin microbiome to reveal its protective properties. In a study published in Science Advances on February 28, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers report a potential new role for some bacteria on the skin: protecting against cancer. “We have identified a strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis, common on healthy human skin, that exerts a selective ability to inhibit the growth of some cancers,” said Richard Gallo, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at UC San Diego School of…

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Brain Has Separate ‘Fear Circuits’ for Dealing with Immediate and Distant Threats

Tom Patriot

Imagine walking alone at night. Up ahead on the sidewalk, you notice a person lurking in the shadows, and a chill runs down your spine. You pause as you run through your options. Do you turn around and go back the way you came? Cross to the other side of the street? Or do you ignore your fear and keep walking straight ahead? Now picture another scenario in which you’re strolling through a crosswalk. Suddenly, you’re startled by the sound of tires screeching and a glimpse of something moving quickly…

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