When we encounter someone, the first thing that we look at are the eyes. And one of the first things you might notice if you were to compare different faces is that eyelash length varies considerably. Children in particular tend to have longer eyelashes, and people will often say that those with longer eyelashes do indeed look younger, as well as more attractive.

As a dermatologist, I can’t underestimate the importance of good skin care for everyone. There are some things that all individuals can do to take care of their skin, such as using sunscreens and sunblocks, moisturizing, exfoliating, and keeping hydrated. And then there are issues specific to different communities that they may need to focus on – and that we need to study more. For example, as the fastest growing group in the U.S., how can we help the Hispanic community take better care of their health, including their skin, and can we apply what we learn to other groups and the general population?

State and local governments are increasingly stepping in to stop the rampant consumption of soda and candy that is leading to obesity and health disparities. Evidence continues to point to sugar as the culprit, and government intervention may eventually help push soda the way of cigarettes. But the powerful food lobby—like the tobacco lobby—is pushing back with a heavy hand.

Federal healthcare law changes dramatically impact how the industry—hospitals, health-insurance companies and pharmas—do business today. University Hospitals in Cleveland has been aggressively reaching out to the newly insured, predominantly Blacks and Latinos. University Hospital’s Case Medical Center’s Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, known as UH Rainbow, is receiving a $12.8-million grant to implement a Physician Extension Team, which works to improve the healthcare of about 68,000 children on Medicaid with high rates of emergency-room visits.

Spring time is in full swing and summer travelers will soon be joining business travelers on the roads and in the skies.  Whether planning a trip to see family or for business, it is a great time to stay connected to people important to you.  But sometimes being away from home and your regular routines can throw eating habits for a loop.