Doctors Say...

May 29, 2008

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

Bikini Wax:
Bikini wax: hair removal techniques

Bikini waxing can be classified into three types: American waxing, French waxing, and Brazilian waxing.
» Full Story: Bikini wax: hair removal techniques

May 12, 2008

Breastfeeding:
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.
» Full Story: The Breast Whisperer

Breastfeeding:
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.
» Full Story: Breast vs bottle: the new battleground

Prescription Medicines:
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.
» Full Story: Are drug ads deceptive?

May 7, 2008

Anorexia, Bulimia:
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.
» Full Story: Anorexia or Bulimia: pointers to later depression

Health News, vitamins & Food Supplements:
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.
» Full Story: Vitamin D plays role in preventing disease, depression, breast cancer…

May 6, 2008

Diet & Exercise:
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.
» Full Story: Eat This… Not That: Simple food swaps to prevent weight gain

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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 your prescription drugs safe?

Are your prescription drugs safe? Read More →

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

Health Benefits of Masturbation

The Health Benefits of Masturbation Read More →

Weight

Unhappy News on Happy Meal Nutrition

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