SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 19 /PRNewswire/ — Let’s be honest, with the exception of Michael Jordan and a few others, the bald look is a tough one to pull off.You see so many hair loss treatments advertised on late night television that all promise to work with great success. If this was in fact the case, then no one would be bald. Yet it seems as though the more you look around at your fellow colleagues, the more you see that hair loss is on the rise.
Many factors determine whether you will lose your hair such as genetics, stress, hormones, lifestyle, and poor diet. There are three FDA approved hair loss treatments available, but each of them have their limitations. After combing the internet, you will be completely lost on selecting a product that is right for you. continue reading...
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2008 — ELDR magazine and ELDR.com today released the results of a national survey of adults on the “right to die” issue or what some call “physician-assisted suicide.” The survey showed that over 80 percent believe the choice to end one’s life is a personal decision, with two-thirds of adults saying they want physician-assisted “death with dignity” legal, as in Oregon.
The ELDR Magazine “Right To Die” National Survey, conducted by Knowledge Networks and statistically projectable to the U.S. adult population, also revealed that only half of adults over 60 have a living will or advance health care directive. These legal documents specify what a person’s wishes are if, for example, they are in a persistent vegetative state. Such a document could have prevented the prolonged and agonizing situation the family of Florida woman Terri Schiavo endured. continue reading...
Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 7, 2008 — Dr. Simon Ourian of Epione in Beverly Hills criticizes the claims made by the Italian National Research Council’s study that BOTOX® can move to the brain from the injection site. “BOTOX® has been used safely for more than 25 years with few complications. This fear is completely unwarranted and largely alarmist,” explains Dr. Ourian.
The Journal of Neuroscience article (A New Reason to Frown; April 12), draws inappropriate conclusions about the medical product BOTOX® (Botulinum Toxin Type A), how it works in treating millions of patients suffering from severe conditions and incorrectly calls into question its 19-year safety record. “Although the study makes for great eyebrow raising news the science behind the study is largely flawed,” says Dr. Ourian. continue reading...
LYNDHURST, N.J., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Seasonal allergies bloom together with plants and flowers, but some everyday devices like cell phones and iPods that have become synonymous with modern living may also be the cause of allergic outbreaks. While pollen, mold, animal dander and dust remain the world’s most common allergens, Vitals.com, the leading doctor evaluation site listing more than 720,000 active doctors, is looking beyond the season’s usual allergy triggers and bringing awareness to a new allergy phenomenon brought on by the prevalent use of modern technology.
“In addition to the typical pollen-producing allergies that are rampant during the months of spring, technophiles should take caution that some of their favorite gadgets may be the culprit of certain allergy symptoms,” said Dr. Todd Rosengart, Chief Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stony Brook University Medical Hospital and Chief Medical Advisor of MDX Medical, which created Vitals. continue reading...
WILMINGTON, Del., April 21 /PRNewswire/ — For men tired of taking drugs for the common, and often devastating, medical condition of erectile dysfunction, The Penis Diet offers an informative how-to solution encompassing a safe, natural wellness plan and positive lifestyle changes to enhance performance for the long term.
For men who are not quite convinced that drugs like VIAGRA® are the best way to achieve an erection, The Penis Diet offers something they can really sink their teeth into. This informative how-to book offers a natural, safe wellness plan and positive lifestyle changes as an alternative to erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs. continue reading...
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - April 14, 2008) - Spring is in the air, and instead of cleaning the house, a new survey shows Canadians should be thinking about sprucing up their daily routine. The survey, conducted on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association, shows Canadians may not be as healthy as they think, and could be leaving themselves at risk for chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes.
The survey reveals a gap between Canadians’ knowledge about healthy lifestyle behaviours and their willingness to adopt such behaviours. While Canadians recognize a healthy lifestyle as attributable to several factors - including physical exercise (97 per cent), healthy eating (95 per cent), and reducing stress (93 per cent) - they are not putting this knowledge into action. Disturbingly, fewer than four-in-ten Canadians (37 per cent) said the threat of a serious illness would motivate them to adopt a healthier lifestyle. continue reading...
LENOX, MA–(Marketwire - April 3, 2008) - That “diet” soda you are drinking could actually be “weight gain” soda. A new study in the Journal of Behavioral Neuroscience has conclusively shown that using artificial sweeteners does not prevent weight gain and actually induces a whole set of physiologic and hormonal responses that make you gain weight.
The study compared two different groups of rats; one group was given yogurt sweetened with sugar, the other, yogurt sweetened with saccharin. The researchers found the total amount of food eaten dramatically increased in the artificial sweetener group — meaning that the artificial sweetener stimulated their appetite. After 14 days the saccharin rats had gained weight, their body fat increased significantly, and their metabolism slowed down. continue reading...
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - March 27, 2008) -
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Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) March 25, 2008 - Pump up the volume is one of the trends in breast implants and breast augmentation, according to South Florida-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul Wigoda. In bar lingo, it’s, “give me a double,” in plastic surgery speak, it’s, “400 cc” - or better known as moving up breast sizes from an A or B cup to a full C or small D.
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - March 20, 2008) - Health Canada is warning consumers not to use Libidus, an unauthorized product promoted on the web site of the manufacturer for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The product may pose serious health risks, as it was found to contain the undeclared prescription drug sildenafil, which should only be used under the supervision of a health care professional. Patients with pre-existing medical conditions, including those with heart problems, those taking heart medications, or those at risk for strokes, may be at an increased risk of serious health effects associated with the use of this product.
Use of sildenafil by patients with heart disease can result in serious cardiovascular side-effects such as sudden cardiac death, heart attack, stroke, low blood pressure, chest pain and abnormal heartbeat. Additionally, use of sildenafil may be associated with other side-effects including vision loss, seizure, sudden decrease or loss of hearing, dizziness, prolonged erection, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, indigestion and abdominal pain. Sildenafil should not be used by individuals taking any type of nitrate drug (e.g., nitroglycerin) due to the risk of developing potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. continue reading...
