12/22/08
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Kelly Osborne, the 23-year old daughter of rocker Ozzy Osborne, announced today that she gets tested for sexually transmitted diseases four times a year. This responsible approach to sexual health made us wonder… Exactly ho...
12/21/08
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One in six men will develop prostate cancer during his life. This may seem scary, but here, during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, are some simple steps that can help keep you safe! One of the easiest ways to protect your pro...
12/25/08
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Former supermodel Carol Alt is nearing her 48th birthday – and her body has finally reached the point where she feels comfortable posing nude. Next month, the former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl is getting na...
12/21/08
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Sex often draws us into a relationship and helps keep it alive. But what is "good" sex? If you look at the images that bombard us every day, good sex is instantaneous, cataclysmic, and is best early in a relationship. In real life...
12/20/08
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Celebrities like Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, and Victoria Beckham grace the Red Carpet just weeks after giving birth, looking enviably lean and trim. One would never guess that they gave birth just we...
12/19/08
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Howie Mandel, the high-energy (some may say manic) host of Deal or No Deal is raising awareness of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) by speaking out about the condition. The well-known comedian has agreed to particip...
12/19/08
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Dry, itchy, and flaking skin is a common condition during the winter months, when humidity is low and we spend more time indoors in heated surroundings. Your skin care regimen may require a tune-up with the change in season. So w...
12/22/08
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Today’s uncertain economy is not the ideal time for many women to pay thousands of dollars for a face lift. For those women who desire a more youthful appearance, there are many procedures that are less expensive and still p...
12/20/08
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Many people, including celebrities, suffer temporary or permanent hair loss. Christopher Reeve endured steroid injections into his bald patches while playing the role of Superman. Patrick Stewart of Star Trek fame lost his hair as...
12/01/08
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A new study from Harvard Medical School makes the connection between a mother’s weight gain during pregnancy and the child’s future chances of becoming obese. Previous studies have focused on younger children; this stu...
12/03/08
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Actress Salma Hayek, who gave birth last fall to daughter Valentina, has stated that she is addicted to nursing the now 14-month-old infant. She has stated that she keeps promising herself she will quit soon, but can’t stop ...
12/26/08
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that forms from a skin cell called a melanocyte. Occasionally, regular moles containing melanocyte turn cancerous, and the result is a change in the appearance of the mole. Many people are unawar...
12/27/08
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The American College of Physicians has released new guidelines relating to the efficacy of antidepressants. Surprisingly, the College found no real difference in how well antidepressants work from one drug to the next. Since the r...
12/20/08
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Today’s financial climate means that many people have to “tighten their belts” and find ways of saving money. Health care can be a huge expenditure for many families, as well as for singles, especially in the abs...
12/26/08
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Doctors recommend appropriate types of exercise during pregnancy as being of benefit to both the expectant mother and her unborn child. Walking, yoga, and swimming are often recommended because they are low-impact, providing gentl...
12/17/08
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A surprising new and controversial study claims that regular screening for breast cancer by mammogram may actually lead to more breast cancers being treated than may need to be. Treatment for breast cancer often involves a lumpect...
12/21/08
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With cold and flu season upon us, World Hand Washing Awareness Week is suitably placed to remind us how important hand washing is, and to review the technique of proper hand washing. Hand washing is perhaps your greatest ally i...
12/15/08
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Christmas is traditionally a time when people get together, go to parties, and share a “cup of Christmas cheer”. This joyous form of holiday entertainment can turn deadly when someone who has been drinking gets behind ...
12/10/08
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Britney Spears turned another year older and, although she has been under intense scrutiny for her behaviour the past few years, it appears that she is once again under control. Britney is not the only celebrity who has had to ...
12/22/08
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Merck, the company who makes the HPV vaccine Gardasil, may soon begin campaigning the government for approval to market the Gardasil vaccine to boys to prevent genital warts. The vaccine has been available since 2006 for girls and...
12/18/08
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At one time, gout was a disease that struck mainly older people of the upper class. Now, thanks largely in part to rising rates of obesity and diabetes, people are now becoming susceptible to this condition at a younger age. Go...
12/16/08
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Walt Disney was a man of vision and childlike wonder who, before his death in 1966, was nominated for 59 Academy Awards (he won 22) and 950 other world honors. Walt Disney’s name is known throughout the world for his movi...
12/24/08
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The Big Guy spent Christmas in the way that he always has, by overindulging in cocoa and cookies (after all, he is contractually required to maintain a belly that "shakes like a bowl full of jelly”), but all may not be well ...
12/23/08
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Louis Pasteur is often referred to as the “Father of Microbiology” (along with scientist Robert Koch) for his contributions to discerning the cause and prevention of disease. He is best known for inventing the process ...
12/29/08
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Tiger Woods, who turns 33 on December 30, has had a tough year, one in which he won the US Open despite suffering from a torn ACL. He wisely decided to bow out of the rest of the golf season to have his knee repaired and allow it ...
12/19/08
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Women have been encouraged to get a flu shot during pregnancy for several years, but no studies have been undertaken to prove that getting the influenza vaccination during pregnancy does protect babies after birth. Currently, only...
12/30/08
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Raynaud’s disease is a condition that affects the blood vessels and causes them to have extreme reactions to such things as cold temperatures and stress. The result is an exaggerated response to either of these stimuli. The ...
12/31/08
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You may have thought it, but now there is proof in numbers: working can be bad for your health. An international survey found that almost one-fifth (20%) of employees felt that their job made them sick. 115,000 people in 33 cou...
12/24/08
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New Year’s resolutions are a tradition; unfortunately, they often go the way of broken Christmas toys that are discarded soon after the holiday season is over. We may be well-intentioned, but as the New Year grows older, our...
12/22/08
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There has been much controversy over mercury in recent years, specifically high mercury levels found in some fish, and mercury in vaccinations. Scientists have touted the benefits of fish in our diets to offset the risk of hear...
12/26/08
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Something isn't quite right in Missouri today, as meat emporium T. Piekutowski European Style Sausage is recalling about 750 pounds of sausage products. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, these sausage produces may b...
12/26/08
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You've probably heard of the Amber Alert system, the program designed to rapidly inform the public about lost and missing children. Now, the state of Florida has successfully piloted the Silver Alert system, which has been used to...
12/28/08
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This week has brought surprising sexual revelations in the Japanese press, including a study linking the sexual habits of teenagers to their breakfast preferences. According to the Japan Family Planning Association, Japanese teena...
12/28/08
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The Medicare prescription plan that you, or your parents, used in 2008 may offer dramatically different coverage next Thursday. That’s because choosing the right prescription health care plan for seniors is a bit like trying...
12/29/08
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Is President-Elect Obama ready to quit smoking for real this New Year’s? After his recent interview with Tom Brokaw, where he admitted that although he “had stopped,” he still “(sic) falls off the wagon som...
12/29/08
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A new study published in the medical journal Pediatrics concludes that teens who take virginity pledges are not only just as likely to have sex as those who don’t – they’re also more likely to forego birth contro...
