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How to treat dandruff
Dandruff responds well to treatment — if you keep these dandruff shampoo tips in mind.» Read more about How to treat dandruff
Google Health
Google has opened a free, public beta test version of it’s long-awaited Google Health website.» Read more about Google Health
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.» Read more about Health News Roundup: Sleep Apnea, Hot Peppers, and Erectily Dysfunction
Bikini wax: hair removal techniques
Bikini waxing can be classified into three types: American waxing, French waxing, and Brazilian waxing.» Read more about Bikini wax: hair removal techniques
The Breast Whisperer
Nicknamed “the breast whisperer” by some clients, Shelly, a registered nurse, has gained traction as breast-feeding has increased across the country. She is also part of a booming breast-feeding industry that in the past 15 years has given rise to specially designed pillows such as “My Brest Friend,” hands-free pumping bras and charm bracelets that keep track of a baby’s feedings.» Read more about The Breast Whisperer
Breast vs bottle: the new battleground
Just as the Department of Health is trying to promote breastfeeding, food giant Nestlé, makers of powdered baby milk, is forging links with the Government.» Read more about Breast vs bottle: the new battleground
Are drug ads deceptive?
Ads tend to play up the benefits of a drug and play down its risks, according to Ruth S. Day, director of Duke University’s Medical Cognition Laboratory.» Read more about Are drug ads deceptive?
Anorexia or Bulimia: pointers to later depression
Teenage girls with early signs of anorexia and bulimia are twice as likely to be addicted to drugs, suffer a mental illness or have an abortion as an adult, even though most do not develop full-blown eating disorders.» Read more about Anorexia or Bulimia: pointers to later depression
Vitamin D plays role in preventing disease, depression, breast cancer…
An avalanche of research over the past few years suggests vitamin D might play a role in preventing many diseases, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, arthritis, breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, and so on. Now it is also shown to help against depression in the elderly.» Read more about Vitamin D plays role in preventing disease, depression, breast cancer…
Eat This… Not That: Simple food swaps to prevent weight gain
By making some simply food swaps — eating this instead of that — you can prevent gaining extra weight.» Read more about Eat This… Not That: Simple food swaps to prevent weight gain
