Archive for July, 2009
Ovary Removal Increases Lung Cancer Risk
Health & Medicine, Women's Health | Annette Hulbert | July 31, 2009
Women who have both ovaries removed virtually eliminate their risk of ovarian cancer, and are less likely to develop breast cancer as well. But scientists recently discovered that ovary removal could increase chances of developing lung cancer, a seemingly unrelated disease.
University of Montreal scientists discovered the link while researching the relationship between hormones in women [...]
The Fish Hunter 360
Consumer Goods | Kristina Canizares |
In today’s economy, people are looking for ways to enjoy their favorite pastimes without compromising their new budgets. While many activities seem out of reach, others are far more accessible that many believe. Fishing, for example, is an activity that does not have to be sacrificed to a more restricted financial expenditure. [...]
Cosmetic’s Surprising Ingredients
Animals, Consumer Goods, Health & Medicine, Women's Health | Kristina Canizares |
With the amount of hormones in use in the modern meat packing industry, more and more people are opting for a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Others choose vegetarianism based on animal rights or to prevent upholding the pollution that harvesting meat creates. However, many vegetarian or vegan women are surprised to learn that [...]
Treating Athlete’s Foot
Consumer Goods, Health & Medicine | Kristina Canizares | July 30, 2009
Athlete’s foot is an uncomfortable condition that caused by a fungus called dermatophytes. The fungus seeps into the dead skin cells in the outside layers of the foot. This fungus is particularly at home in a sweaty shoe. It is possible to get athlete’s foot in other areas of the body that [...]
Consumer Group Sues Denny’s Over Sodium Levels
Consumer Goods, Health & Medicine | Annette Hulbert |
Are there skyrocketing sodium levels in your Lumberjack Scramble? A consumer activist group sued Denny’s Corp. on Thursday, saying that the diner’s menus should reveal the amounts of sodium in its meals.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest said that it had held negotiations with Denny’s over sodium levels earlier this year, but did [...]
Wellness Software Reduces Depression
Health & Medicine, Technology | Annette Hulbert |
Developers of the newest trend in software want to make you happy. The online, interactive program targets teens to make sure they’re eating right, exercising and taking care of their general well being.
A start-up company called Thrive Research teamed with Stanford’s Laboratory for the Study of Behavioral Medicine in order to test the software on [...]
U.S. Takes Aim at Childhood Obesity
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Back To School
Improved Home Lunch For Kids
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Great Outdoors
California Loosing Parks?
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