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Leading Resource in Skin Care and Beauty Joins Twitter to Present the Latest in Beauty News, Reviews and Tips Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:30AMSkincare-News.com, the comprehensive site for beauty and skin care information, expands its industry’s influential presence on the Web to Twitter to provide skincare and beauty news for social networkers. (PRWeb July 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8611686.htm
Reportlinker Adds Global L-Carnitine Industry Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 3:28AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Study links Parkinson’s, melanoma - Wed, 08 Jun 2011 PST Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 2:20AMLOS ANGELES – Parkinson’s disease patients have double the risk of developing potentially lethal melanoma, government researchers reported Tuesday. Researchers have long suspected such a link, but the new study, reported in the journal Neurology, provides the strongest evidence to date. Researchers are at a loss to explain how the link occurs biologically, but they suspect it may be a ...
Parkinson's patients have double the risk of lethal melanoma, study finds Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 11:36AMParkinson's disease patients have double the risk of developing potentially lethal melanoma, government researchers reported Tuesday. Researchers have long suspected such a link, but the new study, reported in the journal Neurology, provides the strongest evidence to date.
Coroner blasts hospital where newborn baby died after staff repeatedly failed to spot a common infection Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 5:02AMJoshua Titcombe, pictured with his sister Emily, died from an infection that could have been cured by antibiotics after medical staff at Furness Hospital in Barrow, Cumbria ignored his parents' fears.
'It was a cover-up': Coroner launches stinging attack on 11 midwives who failed to spot baby's infection and then ... Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 4:36AMA coroner has delivered an astonishing attack against a hospital after they repeatedly failed to notice a newborn baby had an infection, which later killed him.
Infertility one sign of ovary syndrome Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 5:05PMDear Dr. Donohue • Since my first periods until now, at age 30, my menstrual periods have never been regular. My husband and I have tried to have a baby for the past four years. Could my menstrual cycles be involved with not being able to get pregnant? What would you recommend? — L.R.
Health happenings: May 24 Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 5:51PMSend information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public one week ahead of publication. Information can be emailed to jmorreale@bradenton.com. Listings are due 10 days in advance.
Don’t Buy Antimicrobial Supplements, FDA Says Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 4:08PMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use products marketed as dietary supplements that also claim to be antimicrobial—antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral—drugs. These illegal products are falsely promoted with claims to treat illnesses such as upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and the common cold. The FDA also announced that it ...
Is Industry Influence Causing Heart Stents to Be Overused? Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 3:53PMAccording to a newly-published study, fewer than half of Americans with stable heart disease get guideline-recommended medicines before undergoing angioplasty with coronary stents – a procedure also known as percutaneous coronary intervention or PCI. A new investigation from ProPublica suggests that the rush to use stents by many doctors could be the result of [...]
Radioactive substances and their impact on health Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:49PMA woman who has just returned from Japan gets checked for radiation levels at a research laboratory in Shanghai, China on March 17, 2011.
Chella Skin Care Launches Prostaglandin-Free Lash & Brow Collection Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 6:00AMChella Skin Care announces the launch of an all-new prostaglandin-free lash conditioning treatment, available on www.chella.com. Part of Chella's complete brow and lash collection, the Lash Full-Fillment Conditioning Treatment is the second prostaglandin-free formula for the brand.
Health happenings: April 26 Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 6:14PMSend information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public one week ahead of publication. Information can be emailed to jmorreale@bradenton.com. Listings are due 10 days in advance.
Discharges of Fracking Waste Into Pennsylvania Waterways Will End Next Month Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 2:08PMPennsylvania environmental regulators have announced that natural gas drillers are close to ending one of the most controversial practices associated with hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. According to a report from the Associated Press, the state’s Marcellus shale natural gas drillers have promised to stop sending fracking wastewater, which often contains toxic chemicals, to sewage [...]
Propecia Lawsuit Claims Hair Loss Drug Caused Sexual Dysfunction Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 1:38PMHair growth medication finasteride, marketed by Merck as Propecia, for male pattern baldness is being blamed for persistent sexual dysfunction, according to nine men, who say that the dysfunction remained even after they stopped taking the drug, wrote Courthouse News. Merck touts Propecia as presenting “a safe treatment with little risk,” for thinning hair, but these [...]
FDA Announces Tysabri Label Update Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 12:38PMLast week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced it was updating the label of Tysabri (natalizumab) to include additional information about the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare but serious brain infection. According to a Drug Safety Communication issued by the FDA, the Tysabri label will also now include safety [...]
Formaldehyde in Popular Keratin Hair Products Concern State Regulators, Watch Dogs Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 12:17PMBeauty can be a hairy situation if you’re uncertain what chemicals your products contain. This is especially true for keratin-based products popularly used in salons for straightening hair. These are often marketed as alternatives to hair relaxing products.
Pfizer Says One Clinical Trial Death Associated with Experimental RA Drug Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 11:38AMDuring a clinical trial for tofacitinib, an experimental rheumatoid arthritis (RA) medication, one death has been reportedly linked to the drug, said Bloomberg News. The experimental RA drug is under trial by Pfizer Inc. and this death represents one of four that have occurred during this trial and which can be connected to the medication, [...]
Teva Acid Reflux Drug Problems Prompt FDA Warning Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 7:23AMGeneric Lansoprazole, manufactured by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., has been linked to reports of clogging problems. Reuters explained that the defective Lansoprazole is a generic acid reflux medication that is administered by either an oral syringe or a feeding tube. In response to the reports it has received, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is [...]
The transformation of Kate Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 8:33PMMORE poised, more stylish and, to growing concern, more slender than ever, this is the royal makeover that transformed Kate.
Topamax Recalled for “Uncharacteristic” Odor Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 9:23AMPharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is issuing yet another drug recall, this time for 57,000 bottles of its controversial epilepsy and migraine medication, Topamax, over complaints of an “uncharacteristic odor,” said WebMD. Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, a division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Titusville, New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson company, made the recall announcement. J&J ...
Dr. Oz Evaluates the HCG Diet Program: Weight Loss Miracle or Hype? Amaya Wellness Group, of Houston, Katy, and Sugar ... Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 8:00AMCelebrity physician, Dr. Oz did a show evaluating all aspects of the HCG Diet program including the Dr. Simeon’s protocol and HCG drops; and determined that the diet warrants further investigation but should not be explored without doctor supervision. Amaya Wellness Group commends Dr. Oz on his findings and responds.
76 Now Sick in Rhode Island Salmonella Outbreak Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 7:23AMIn the month since reports began emerging about the Rhode Island Salmonella outbreak, 76 people have fallen ill, said WPRI. The outbreak has been linked to pastries contaminated with the very dangerous Salmonella pathogen. To date, 76 people have fallen ill with Salmonella contamination potentially linked to tainted DeFusco Bakery zeppoles. Also, to date, 46 patients [...]
IN THE KNOW: How much radiation is dangerous? Sunday, March 27, 2011 @ 4:16PMTOKYO—Radiation levels remained a huge worry in Japan on Sunday following a spike in radioactivity in water at the stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Station.
Study Sheds Light on Spread of Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreaks Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 12:08PMA study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed a cruise ship norovirus outbreak led to a 15 percent “attack rate” despite early detection and “aggressive” measures, according to MedPageToday. The January 2009 outbreak led to 236 of the 1,532 passengers falling ill, according to CDC questionnaires completed on the cruise, said [...]
OTC Heartburn Drugs Don’t Pose Same Fracture Risk as Prescription Varieties, FDA Says Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 10:23AMUnlike their prescription counterparts, over-the-counter (OTC) proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, including Prevacid 24HR and Prilosec OTC, aren’t associated with a risk of fractures, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). As such, the agency said it will not go forward with plans to update the labels of OTC proton pump inhibitors [...]
How to help your pets with allergies Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 9:26AMSpring is just around the corner -- a time when many of us simply dust off the neti pot or load up on Benadryl in preparation for allergy season.
FDA Shuts Down Maryland Sprout Processor Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 1:08PMOngoing unsanitary conditions prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to shut down a Maryland soybean sprout processor. Preparation, packing, and holding were all conducted in conditions violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Carroll County Times noted that the FDA found that unsanitary practices and conditions at Vegi-Pak Farm LLC, made the sprouts [...]
Questionable Breast Implant Lymphoma Info Removed from Groups’ Websites Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 1:08PMTwo plastic surgery groups have removed information that downplayed the risks of a rare type of lymphoma linked to breast implants, following a discussion with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The group Public Citizen had complained to the FDA about the way the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the [...]
Dumping of Radioactive Fracking Waste in Pennsylvania Waters Creates Uproar Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 11:53AMHow natural gas drillers dispose of possibly radioactive fracking wastewater in Pennsylvania has gotten the attention of many in the state. Senator Bob Casey, a Democrat, is asking questions after The New York Times reported that some Pennsylvania natural drillers are shipping potentially toxic and radioactive hydraulic fracking wastewater to sewage treatment plants not [...]
FDA Acts against Unapproved Cold, Cough and Allergy Drugs, Orders Hundreds Removed from Market Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 10:38AMMore than 500 unapproved prescription cough, cold and allergy medicines – including familiar names like include Lodrane, Cardec, Organidin and Pediahist – have been ordered off the market by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). None of the unapproved prescription cough, cold and allergy drugs have ever been evaluated by the agency for [...]
Proton Pump Inhibitors May Lower Magnesium Levels, FDA Warns Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 8:53AMProton pump inhibitors can lower magnesium levels if the popular heartburn drugs are used over a long period of time, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has warned. Low serum magnesium levels (hypomagnesemia) can result in serious health problems including muscle spasm, irregular heartbeat and convulsions. Because of this risk, the FDA [...]
Fracking Wastewater another Natural Gas Drilling Hazard Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 2:53PMOver the past several days, we’ve been writing about the issues surrounding the wastewater produced as a result of hydraulic fracturing. How the toxic wastewater left over from the natural gas drilling technique is disposed of raises serious questions about the overall environmental safety of fracking. Frackers can send this wastewater to sewage treatment plants. [...]
Disclosure of Radioactive Fracking Wastewater Prompts Outcry Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 10:25AMA hydraulic fracturing expose published over the weekend by The New York Times continues to spark controversy and calls for reform. The Times’ fracking investigation, which drew on thousands of previously secret government and industry documents, reported that potentially unhealthy levels of radioactive chemicals in the wastewater produced by the natural gas drilling technique [...]
'You'll never have a bad hair day' Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 3:52AMWhen faced with hair loss from chemotherapy and radiation, Lafayette resident Sherry McMinn, a two-time cancer survivor, says, "it has advantages because you'll never have a bad hair day."
Report savages apprenticeship system Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 3:10PMDole-like pay, a lack of support and poor social status are the key factors forcing young Australian apprentices to quit their jobs, according to a new report.
New Tendons Restore Hands Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 4:20PMTwo out f three postmenopausal women will suffer from arthritis in their thumbs. Now, there's hope with a new procedure.
Glam up for prom Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 9:00PMMANILA, Philippines - PROM night is more than just the outfit. While months are spent searching for the perfect gown, shoes, and accessories, girls often forget the most crucial part of their prom look: hair and makeup. Whether you’re getting your hair and makeup done professionally or you and your friends are planning a pre-prom primp session, planning your look before the night of the prom ...
Breaking the Silence Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 9:04AMCancer survivor stresses importance of education Phyllis Allen firmly believes in the power of communication. Allen, who is a nine-year breast cancer survivor, wants women to understand the importance of talking about the disease. When Allen was 10 years old her grandmother died. However she wouldn’t learn that she actually died of breast cancer until she was 50.
North Central Community Calendar — Feb. 10 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 4:28PMshare: digg facebook twitter Send your North Central public event notices (including recreational sports) for free to Edmond Ortiz at eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com; by fax at 250-3350; or by mail to him in c/o North Central News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171. North Central Baptist Hospital hosts support groups and free educational programs: couples ...
EPA Moves to Regulate Perchlorate, Other Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 8:41AMStandards for perchlorate in drinking water supplies will be developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the first time in the agency’s history. Perchlorate, which is both man-made and naturally occurring, is a component of jet fuel, fireworks and explosives. The toxic chemical, which can disrupt the thyroid’s ability to produce [...]
Talk This Week (The "Groundhog gets eaten by Snooki!" Edition) Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 6:37PMOprah This Week Monday, January 31 - Oscar Winners Susan Sarandon, Sissy Spacek, Holly Hunter Powerhouse Academy Award legends Susan Sarandon, Sissy Spacek and Holly Hunter are together for the first . . .
Xylitol Sugar Substitute Can Harm Dogs Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 3:41PMWith consumers dieting and looking to reduce sugar intake, a variety of products contain xylitol, which is, explained the San Francisco Gate, a “plant-based sugar-alcohol sweetener.” Although a dietary benefit for some, xylitol is toxic to dogs. Xylitol can be found in sugar-free gum and vitamins, baked foods, and even some oral care consumer products, explained [...]
Comment on The Fall of Tunisia’s Ben Ali by Frank Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 5:36PMBersih and Hindraf rallies were anomalies-C.L. Familiaris I don't know about HINDRAF rally, but the Bersih rally is definitely not an anomaly. I never imagined or thought that PAS could actually bring about such a large scale and peaceful rally. And I never would have believed that ordinary Malays from all walks of life would come out onto the street, knowing they will be sprayed with chemical ...
Comment on The Fall of Tunisia’s Ben Ali by semper fi Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 5:36PMBambang too it is said will be replaced by his wife. Not if Abu Rizal Bakrie can help it. He's seriously considering the position. Bean you mean Mah Chot traded Najibur pants for her sarong or sent him to have the little brother clipped? The writings are on the wall. "Let the rakyat eat kueh" was the famous saying, kueh apa? kueh bingka ubi. Guess that's why Najibur sent Mah Chot to visit the ...
Comment on The Fall of Tunisia’s Ben Ali by fairplay Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 5:36PMWill the "Storm" in Tunisia Disturb the "Calm" in Tenang? Tunisia had shown that it has nothing to do with Religion...it is CORRUPTION .. CORRUPTION .. CORRUPTION!!!...that bought down Ben Ali. Is the ILLICIT OUTFLOWS of RM888/= BILLIONS from Malaysia ...period 2000 - 2008 be the "straw that broke the Camel's back" on corruption in Malaysia ?... and a wave of protest/change result ... starting ...
Antibiotics With Blood Pressure Meds May Lead to Complications Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 1:11PMCombining popular antibiotics and blood pressure drugs can lead to hypotension—very low blood pressure—and can cause shock in older patients that could require hospitalization, said Science Daily, citing a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). “Macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin and azithromycin) are among the most widely prescribed antibiotics ...
Chantix, Paxil and Prozac Lead List of Drugs Linked to Violent Behavior Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 10:56AMA new study from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) suggests a link between some prescription drugs and violent behavior, according to a report from Suite 101. According to the ISMP study “Acts of violence towards others are a genuine and serious adverse drug event associated with a relatively small group of [...]
Worried you're going bald? Eat nuts and have a fried breakfast Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 7:59PMWhile your genes play a major role in hair loss, what many men don’t realise is that their everyday habits could be exacerbating the problem.
Cabot Oil & Gas Dumped Fracking Fluids in Delaware River Watershed Thursday, January 6, 2011 @ 11:11AMCabot Oil & Gas Co., a natural gas driller that has extensive hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, operations in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus shale, was recently in hot water for the unauthorized dumping of fracking wastewater into Neshaminy Creek, a tributary to the Delaware River. The Delaware River Watershed is a source of drinking water to more [...]