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Many of us like to unwind on an evening out catching the latest movie running at a theater near us. As it’s common knowledge, nothing goes as good with a movie as some popcorn and soda (perhaps some candy too) do. What we might not know though is that these combos that movie theaters offer are actually calorie ... |
20 November 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Hair dyes can, at times, cause allergic reactions, even in those cases when one uses the same brand and shade one has been using for years. This is why allergy tests are to be performed 48 hours before applying the dye, to see whether the chemicals in it have a negative impact on the body. In the case of 22-year-old ... |
30 October 2009
14:41 GMT |
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Botox continues to be one of the most widely used wrinkle treatments, but, as women all over must know by now, this is not all it’s good for. Botox can also be used to treat excessive sweating on such special occasions as the Oscars night or some other awards ceremony, as many A-listers already do. As of late, ... |
28 October 2009
14:11 GMT |
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They usually say tabloids are nothing but clean, somewhat harmless fun that allows us, the public, to indulge in some good gossip without consequences. However, speaking strictly from a health perspective, tabloids are anything but harmless, worried doctors say in a new survey cited by OnMedica News, because they spr... |
27 October 2009
17:21 GMT |
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Health experts constantly issue warnings on the dangers of tanning beds and how they considerably increase chances of developing skin cancer even if used in moderation and with all precautions taken. Sam Laing, a 23-year-old woman from the UK, has learned the hard way that cancer is not the only enemy that comes with... |
19 October 2009
13:11 GMT |
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When a woman enters a shop where they sell beauty products, in most cases, she expects to come out holding the answer to most, if not all, her problems. Given the pressure women feel to look a certain way, it’s no wonder we can hear them talk of wrinkles and problems usually associated with growing old when the... |
14 September 2009
13:21 GMT |
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Now that the “Harry Potter” franchise is slowly drawing to an end, “Twilight” is edging as the biggest teen franchise of the years to come, with a fanbase already as large as it is dedicated and loyal. It is precisely on this that the latest online scam relies, promising as it does the possibi... |
8 September 2009
10:08 GMT |
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Gone are the times when women would willingly use lead-laden cosmetic products just to get that pale, ghostly aspect that was so revered many years ago. Today, the industry is aiming for healthy products that do not impact the environment, or so major companies claim. A recent FDA investigation shows that many brands... |
7 September 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Presumably, we all know by now very well that we must use sunscreen whenever we go out in the summer, both because sun damage is why our skin looks older and because it helps reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. However, there are other ways to stay protected as well, other than slathering sunscreen on our body... |
24 August 2009
15:21 GMT |
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These days, most of us hold office jobs, which means we spend at least eight hours a day sitting down in front of a computer, with little to no time to straighten ourselves up by standing and moving around. 80 percent of Americans suffer from back pain at one point in their life, while back injuries are the number-on... |
24 August 2009
14:31 GMT |
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Experts repeatedly sound the alarm on eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia or the dangers of not heating healthy and indulging in too many high-fat foods. However, that’s not to say there aren’t some risks to healthy eating too, especially if taken to the extreme. It’s a condition called ortho... |
17 August 2009
15:41 GMT |
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We probably all know by now that, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. After falling prey countless times to miracle weight-loss products and instant diets that promise fast results without us having to do anything in particular, skepticism towards the Sensa Tastant Crystals is more than understand... |
17 August 2009
14:31 GMT |
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Statistics show that the number of people who are so unhappy about their nose that they would go to extreme lengths to fix it isn’t anywhere close to small. However, rhinoplasty can’t always be the option because, first and foremost, it is an expensive procedure that also requires plenty of recovery time.... |
17 August 2009
13:21 GMT |
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The need to lead an active lifestyle is almost constantly emphasized in all fitness and health-oriented publications, mostly because it is the most efficient way of combating another problem we’ve been trying to deal with for years: the extra pounds around the waist and, in more general terms, the obesity pande... |
10 August 2009
15:21 GMT |
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Although they’re often hailed as a healthier variant to regular cigarettes or even as a means to curtail nicotine addiction, the status of e-cigarettes or e-cigs continues to be as controversial as it was when they first appeared on the market. In the US, their sale is not banned, but the Food and Drug Administ... |
23 July 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Undoubtedly, few are the women who have never dyed their hair at home, either by themselves or with the help of a trusted friend. With this in mind and in the context of the still dire economical situation, it’s no wonder that DIY home beauty kits have started becoming popular again, to the detriment of profess... |
20 July 2009
14:31 GMT |
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Most women, they say, would do anything for a pair of killer heels, the kind they see on the red carpet, as worn by their idols and fashion icons like Sarah Jessica Parker, Victoria Beckham, Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox and the other female stars who have made a reputation for themselves for their fashion choices. Preci... |
14 July 2009
15:21 GMT |
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While Apple hasn't officially responded to the overheating claims over its new iPhone 3G S, the company behind the Mac operating system has posted a Support article outlining some of the causes for this potential issue. The warnings go out to both iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S users. In the respective piece, Apple ... |
2 July 2009
09:39 GMT |
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This is not the first, and will probably not be the last either, time that health experts are rallying up to speak against the ever-present summer trend of wearing flip flops. As podiatrists stress the many infections that can be gotten by wearing this type of shoes, other specialists point out that complications can... |
19 June 2009
15:41 GMT |
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Celebrity culture seems to have made a powerful impact again on how us, regular people, perceive many aspects of our daily life. Motherhood later in life seems to be one of those things about which women have changed their mind over the past couple of years. In doing so, they have literally exposed themselves and the... |
17 June 2009
13:21 GMT |
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Coca Cola might be one of the best-selling soda brands in the world, but that’s not to say that its many variants are welcome all across the world to the same extent. The Venezuelan government is urging Coca Cola to pull its Coke Zero beverage off the market for posing yet unspecified health dangers to the citi... |
13 June 2009
09:51 GMT |
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The list of “ills of the digital age” has just received a new addition, with specialists including the so-called Cell Phone Elbow syndrome among the overuse injuries with potential to proliferate at amazing speed. With half the population of the planet already owning a cell phone, those of us who spend ho... |
9 June 2009
15:11 GMT |
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A mother from New Zealand lost an amazing 98 pounds in just eight months after giving birth, it has recently emerged, and her story instantly caught all the international headlines. Still, since she accomplished this amazing feat in the most unhealthy manner possible, by drinking Red Bull and eating close to nothing,... |
29 May 2009
14:31 GMT |
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A while back, singer Kelly Clarkson admitted that she used to go number one while in the shower, which, quite understandably, raised a lot of questions as to the hygiene of such a practice. In light of a recent study that showed that an overwhelming one in five Americans urinate in public pools, experts have come up ... |
25 May 2009
14:11 GMT |
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to General Mills, maker of Cheerios Toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal, which claims to lower cholesterol by 4 percent in just 6 weeks. Because the product makes claims specific to a drug, the FDA is asking for the package to be changed – otherwi... |
13 May 2009
15:11 GMT |
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Despite repeated warnings from health experts and concerned authorities, more and more people become fans of fake-tanning or sunbeds. This summer will even see an increase in their number, as they all claim recession has literally killed all their chances of going on vacation, so sunbed tanning will be the only way a... |
12 May 2009
13:51 GMT |
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Just like parents can’t tell when their children are too heavy for their age, there still are thousands, if not millions, of people out there who are not aware of the connection between excess fat and cancer. As a new study points out, the number of cancer cases from obesity has almost doubled over the past yea... |
11 May 2009
15:41 GMT |
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Ever since a do-it-yourself Botox kit was found on eBay, concerns over just how many of these prescription drugs and treatments can be found online have been raised. As a recent investigation of the Daily Mail reveals, one can buy almost anything off the Internet – and risk being disfigured for life in the proc... |
7 May 2009
15:21 GMT |
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As headlines with the swine flu continue to become increasingly worrying, yet another large segment of the Mexican industry is slowly bowing down to the disease. Writers, producers and actors are advised to limit contact with other people as much as possible in all telenovelas, one of the most famous Mexican products... |
5 May 2009
10:41 GMT |
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Hydroxycut is a fat-burner marketed as a dietary supplement, and is very popular in US nutrition stores and pharmacies. Over the weekend, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public warning saying people should stop taking all of the known products of Iovate Health Sciences Inc. since they’re beli... |
4 May 2009
10:14 GMT |
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Because Botox treatment has become such a common topic of discussion and, more importantly, such a regular practice, people tend to forget that it’s actually a poison that, applied incorrectly, can cause permanent damage to the muscles of the face. This is precisely the warning that British consumer watchdog Wh... |
30 April 2009
17:01 GMT |
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Even if we’re dieting or not, we are constantly attracted to the low-fat aisle in the supermarket, where the so-called figure-friendly products are. Because they’re marketed as super light and low on fat, we tend to believe that they’re actually healthier, while also a wonderful help when it comes t... |
28 April 2009
14:11 GMT |
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With most of the negative press in terms of healthy eating going to junk food such as pizza, French fries, KFC and McDonald’s, many tend to forget about the ready-made sandwiches we perhaps eat on a daily basis. A new study by Which? has revealed that the levels of salt and saturated fat in these quick lunches ... |
24 April 2009
13:21 GMT |
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Plastic surgery, especially the one performed in the so-called cowboy cosmetic clinics, is not meant to help patients overcome their issues, but is rather focused on profit, for which, understandably, the patient is essential. The cosmetic industry is like any other industry, and is certainly not too preoccupied with... |
23 April 2009
15:21 GMT |
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning saying that some fitness balls can explode, causing the user bruises, contusions and even fractures from hitting the floor. Such balls produced by EB Brands are now being recalled and replaced following a series of incidents caused by their exploding, the wa... |
17 April 2009
21:21 GMT |
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Having a healthy, glowing, bronzed look throughout the year has become, for many women, a top priority. When holidaying to sunny locations to achieve it is not possible, most of them choose tanning beds or, to a lesser extent, spray tans, without even realizing the kind of dangers they are exposing themselves to with... |
8 April 2009
15:11 GMT |
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In an ideal world, in our constant struggle to lose weight, or to keep the pounds off, depending on the case, we would turn to a healthy diet and a regular workout routine. In practice, though, there still are countless women who resort to quick and extremely dangerous methods of losing the weight. Some of them are l... |
6 April 2009
09:17 GMT |
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With the popularity of triathlons skyrocketing, researchers have analyzed the cases of sudden deaths during this type of competitions over 33 months. The results, as presented to the American College of Cardiology during its annual meeting, clearly point that the risk of sudden death during triathlons is considerably... |
1 April 2009
15:31 GMT |
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We’ve all heard about the negative or beneficial effects one particular thing can have on our health and, implicitly, our life, but we have rarely been offered the full picture. Researchers at the Oxford University have gathered figures pertaining to over 1.3 million British women, and have consequently come up... |
31 March 2009
16:31 GMT |
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What with television sets becoming a fixture in most rooms of our houses, it’s no wonder that children are already starting to show in school the negative effects that much exposure to TV shows has. As Dr. Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers in the UK, points out, childr... |
31 March 2009
15:21 GMT |
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On March 5, Pepsi announced that it would be launching a revolutionizing soft drink that would replace high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with natural sugar. Because of the sugar addition, the natural caramel and kola nut extract, the new beverage is being labeled as an all-natural drink that, somehow, would deter soda ... |
25 March 2009
17:11 GMT |
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In our constant struggle to lose the pounds and have the body we’ve always wanted, we often resort to little tricks, helpers or whatever else we like to call them, to aid us. It’s called cheating and we’re perhaps sacrificing our own health in the process, but, most of the time, we tend to believe w... |
23 March 2009
13:51 GMT |
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Having a comfortable flight can often depend on such an apparently insignificant thing as being offered the option of choosing between tens of movies, shows or music tracks. Enter in-flight entertainment systems, which offer customers a wide range of choices. They also expose the same customers to the danger of losin... |
23 March 2009
08:11 GMT |
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Women looking for more definition in certain parts of their body – backside and chest, more specifically – have now an alternative that is said to be considerably better than silicone implants or other types of surgical interventions. Macrolane injections guarantee more volume and shapeliness to the area ... |
20 March 2009
15:21 GMT |
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Our lifestyle is changing so that to allow us to keep up the pace with everything else around us. Sadly, our lifestyle is also responsible for the rising number of cancer cases, as a new report by the World Cancer Research Fund has shown: drinking, lack of exercise and obesity are three of the most important factors,... |
27 February 2009
12:01 GMT |
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While IVF has been hailed as the best method to conceive when chances of a natural pregnancy are slim to none, doctors advise that couples wait for nature to run its course before heading to the doctor’s. A new study has shown that chances for women who have tried for a year to have a baby and turn to IVF to ge... |
25 February 2009
15:21 GMT |
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The implications of the latest advances in technology have often been discussed, with pros and cons weighed in the balance, but with seemingly no convenient conclusion or solution on sight. Neuroscientists and psychologists have again rallied to speak against the dangers of leaving children under seven in front of th... |
24 February 2009
16:31 GMT |
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They say nothing makes a more lasting impression than the closest thing to a perfect smile. Today, thanks to the advances in the dental world, having a mind-blowing smile is easily attainable by means of cosmetic dentistry. This means either getting the teeth professionally whitened or having veneers put in, but what... |
24 February 2009
14:41 GMT |
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Whenever in need for a quick tan, women who don’t want to go through the fuss and mess of tanning beds or spray tans have now just the thing they need. It implies an injection into the fleshy part of the abdomen, and is guaranteed to create an even, golden tan in about a week. It is also an illegal and highly u... |
21 January 2009
16:41 GMT |
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File this under oddities, or under “reserved exclusively for the daring.” Casu Marzu is, for those who haven’t heard of it yet, a type of cheese made of sheep milk and found in Sardinia, Italy. What is peculiar about it is that it comes filled with live larvae, which is why it is also illegal for ob... |
16 January 2009
04:56 GMT |
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