Nostrums that promise to smooth wrinkled skin are a staple of snake-oil salesmen everywhere, but now there is strong evidence that certain kinds of treatment are effective. Over the past decade, researchers have been learning which treatments work, and why.

As more studies say that the incidence of the most lethal form of skin cancer, melanoma, has increased by 50% in the past years, new findings suggest that common moisturizing creams help skin cancers spread because they have tumorigenic (tumor-causing capability) activities.

Mice are not men. But the unexpected finding suggests that these -- and perhaps other products -- may not be as safe as they're thought to be.

What would it take to get you to stick your feet in a tank of fish that feed on human flesh? It's an experience some are willing to pay for. In Alexandria, Va., Yvonne Salon is treating customers to a beauty fad that's new to the U.S.: the fish pedicure.

The economy may be in the red, but our appetite for all things "green" is booming.

When Dianna Chung finds herself in a group conversation, she's only too used to being ignored. In order to be taken seriously, the San Mateo corporate trainer puts on "a serious librarian attitude. I raise my voice and almost command that people listen to me. I won't let people cut me off; I will talk until I get their attention."

As the days get longer and the weather heats up, many people start thinking about the condition of their skin. Here we examine 10 skin myths to see if they live up to their hype.

REVIEWING her wardrobe earlier this season, Elizabeth Marvin had a moment of reckoning. “How did this closet become so massively overstuffed?” she mused, disconcerted by the sight of so many Marni jackets, Chloé bags and Jimmy Choo shoes jostling for space on the racks. “From my green perspective, part of me feels guilty about being such a major consumer.”

Summertime's increased sunlight helps spotlight the more than 1 million skin cancer cases diagnosed annually. Many people find themselves combating harmful UV rays to protect their skin. And while most people think to slather sunscreen on their arms, legs and face, there are other places they forget.

These days, there’s a good chance you could visit your salon and leave with more than just a new hairdo or manicure. You could walk away with a nasty infection, too. No matter how posh or pricey a salon is, if it isn’t keeping up with health and safety standards, it can easily become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and germs. To help protect you this summer, Health magazine shares the healthy practices you should make sure your salon is following so that you always leave feeling as fabulous as you look.