Doctors Say...

August 15, 2008

Health News:
Is there a link between moisturizers and skin cancer?

Don’t like the news about moisturizers and their possible side effects?
» Full Story: Is there a link between moisturizers and skin cancer?

August 11, 2008

Sleeping:
Health links: Snoring and Sleep apnea

If simple lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies can’t control chronic snoring, more sophisticated surgical and nonsurgical treatments are another option.
» Full Story: Health links: Snoring and Sleep apnea

August 10, 2008

Health News:
Life as a teenager with HIV

A 13-year-old girl from Honduras addresses AIDS conference in Mexico. The Honduran teenager has been speaking publicly about her HIV status for years in an effort to reduce HIV stigma and discrimination. [video]
» Full Story: Life as a teenager with HIV

August 9, 2008

Sleeping:
Hypersomnia: ‘My doctor thought I was on drugs’

For years, Anne Wollenberg struggled to wake up – and stay up. Now, after being diagnosed with a rare sleeping disorder, her drowsiness is finally under control.
» Full Story: Hypersomnia: ‘My doctor thought I was on drugs’

August 8, 2008

Sexuality:
And now… a spa for your vagina

Dr. Lauri Romanzi, a gynecologist who performs pelvic reconstruction surgery, said she came up with the idea for the spa one day while walking by an outlet of BriteSmile, the tooth-whitening chain. She liked that the stores cater to people with healthy teeth.

So Dr. Romanzi developed her own concept of “pelvic fitness” for healthy women.
» Full Story: And now… a spa for your vagina

August 5, 2008

Weight:
Unhappy News on Happy Meal Nutrition

Most kids’ meals at top restaurant chains have way too many calories to be healthy, according to a report released yesterday.
» Full Story: Unhappy News on Happy Meal Nutrition

June 3, 2008

Health News:
Antibacterial wipes can spread superbugs: study

MRSA infections can range from boils to more severe infections of the bloodstream, lungs and surgical sites. Most cases are associated with hospitals, nursing homes or other health care facilities.
» Full Story: Antibacterial wipes can spread superbugs: study

May 29, 2008

Hair:
How to treat dandruff

Dandruff responds well to treatment — if you keep these dandruff shampoo tips in mind.
» Full Story: How to treat dandruff

May 20, 2008

Health News:
Google Health

Google has opened a free, public beta test version of it’s long-awaited Google Health website.
» Full Story: Google Health

May 19, 2008

Diet & Exercise, Health News Roundup, Sexuality, Sleeping:
Health News Roundup: Sleep Apnea, Hot Peppers, and Erectily Dysfunction

Today’s roundup: Sleep Apnea Raises Flying Risk, Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble, and Why Eating Hot Peppers is Good for You.
» Full Story: Health News Roundup: Sleep Apnea, Hot Peppers, and Erectily Dysfunction

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Diet & Exercise

Health News Roundup: Sleep Apnea, Hot Peppers, and Erectily Dysfunction

Today’s roundup: Sleep Apnea Raises Flying Risk, Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble, and Why Eating Hot...

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery not worth risks

What would you be willing to risk for a slimmer nose? A bustier chest? Read More →

Breasts

My Big Breasts and Me

Put your tongues away, lads, this is a serious documentary about the problems facing women with very large breasts - not that you’d...

Cancer

Oral sex, marijuana use linked to throat cancer

The sexually transmitted virus that causes some cervical cancers can also cause cancer in the upper throat, researchers at Johns Hopkins...

Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis treated through liposuction

BOSTON — A new procedure is offering relief for people who suffer from excessive sweating of the palms, feet and underarms. Read More →

Prescription Medicines

Are drug ads deceptive?

The advertisement showed a plate of pasta and a grandfather in a bow tie. Its message was that regardless of whether you suffer from...

Breast Feeding

The Breast Whisperer

Nicknamed “the breast whisperer” by some clients, [Pat] Shelly, a registered nurse, has gained traction as breast-feeding...

Morgellons

Morgellons: Emerging illness?

Sue Laws remembers the night it began. It was October 2004, and she’d been working in the basement home office of her Gaithersburg,...

Sexuality

And now… a spa for your vagina

Weight

Unhappy News on Happy Meal Nutrition

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