Archive for June, 2006

What Risks Are Involved in Tattooing?

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

By: CFSAN FDA 
The following are the primary complications that can result from tattooing:
Infection .
Unsterile tattooing equipment and needles can transmit infectious diseases,such as hepatitis.

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Odor control technology

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

Just like you can not copyright an idea, you cannot get a patent for perfume. That’s because the individual wearer’s chemical composition changes the consistency of the formula; the reason an identical fragrance fails to smell the same on different people.

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Ovarian Cancer Responds To Aspirin Derivative With Chemo

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

By: OSU.edu 
A new study using ovarian cancer cell lines shows promise in treating the deadly disease by combining the chemotherapy drug cisplatin with an aspirin-like compound to make recurrent cancer cells less resistant to the chemotherapy.

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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder at Young Age Linked to Antidepressant Use

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

By: Mayo Clinic 
A Mayo Clinic study has shown that the onset of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) at a younger age appears to be connected to antidepressant use.

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Can a High-Fiber Diet Prevent Obesity?

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

By: American Dietetic Association
While diets low in carbohydrates and high in protein continue to attract the public’s attention, researchers at the University of Texas - Austin report that “normal-weight” adults tend to eat more fiber and fruit than people who are overweight or obese.

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How do I get healthy looking skin?

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

How do I get healthy looking skin? Read and follow these guidelines.
You can have younger looking skin at any age. Here is how to undo skin damage as a result of too much sun exposure.

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Women Surviving Cardiovascular Disease Treatment in Hospitals At Higher Rates

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

By: HealthGrades 
American hospitals improved women’s survival rates for treatment of heart disease and stroke by an average of 9.54 percent from 2002 through 2004, according to the third annual HealthGrades Women’s Health Outcomes in U.S. Hospitals study, released today.

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Drinking Daily Cuts Heart Disease Risk for Men, but Not for Women

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

By: BMJ 
Men who drink alcohol every day have a lower risk of heart disease than those who drink less frequently, suggests research in this week’s BMJ. But the same is not true for women.

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Herbal skin care products

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Herbs that are good for cleansing and healing the skin.
Since ancient times, women have turned to the bounties of nature to help increase their own beauty. The ancient Romans used beauty packs of eggs and honey (amongst others), and Egyptians are well-known for their use of oils and perfumes.

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Social Factors Not Hormones Cause PMS, Post-Natal Depression and Menopausal Stress

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

By: Research Australia  Stress
Women are being sold the idea that their bodies are biologically faulty and they need medication for PMS, post-natal depression and menopausal outbursts when in fact the pressures of being ’superwoman’ are more likely to blame, says a leading expert.

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