Bisphenol-A (BPA) became a hot topic in 2008 when the National Toxicology Program agreed that ingesting BPA can cause physical changes in people. Until recently, most plastic baby bottles contained BPA, so it has become a priority to learn if, and...
You wake up in the morning with puffy eyes, and what do you reach for: triethanolamine or cucumber slices? What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it.
Parabens are used in personal care products all over the world. Parabens are used as a preservative to stabilize ingredients in products and inhibit microbial growth. Consumers should be aware that the use of parabens in personal products on a...
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), "80 percent of all products may be contaminated with one or more of the two dozen recognized cosmetic impurities that are linked to cancer and other health concerns." Twenty percent of adults,...
Mineral makeup has been used for centuries, but lately mineral makeup has made a huge comeback in the makeup industry. Mineral based makeup is made from finely ground minerals from the earth and is not synthetic like other traditional makeup...
Over the past decades, breast cancer research has made progress. Thanks in part to earlier detection and improved treatments, survival rates have improved. Nevertheless, it is estimated that 40,170 U.S. women will die from breast cancer in 2009....
Today’s shampoos, conditioners and hair dressings promise softer, fuller and more manageable tresses. To accomplish these objectives, the modern hair care industry has produced a stunning array of products laden with chemicals that can wreak...
Practicing monthly self-breast exams is helpful in discovering early signs of cancer and related changes, according to the American Cancer Society. Young women should be taught how to do a home breast exam by the age of 20, recommends the Breast...
The Environmental Working Group reports that nearly 90 percent of the 10,500 personal-care-product ingredients known to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have not been evaluated for safety. The average U.S. consumer uses anywhere from 15 to 25...
Many men and women buy and wear products that have a pink ribbon embossed or engraved on them. This symbol has become nationally understood to symbolize support for breast cancer research and awareness of breast cancer research needs. There are a...
Breast cancer affects approximately 200,000 women per year in the U.S. alone, according to the American Cancer Society. With rising numbers is breast cancer patients, several organizations have come forward raising money for much needed research...
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure series of 5K runs and other events in 2008 celebrated its 25th anniversary of raising awareness about breast cancer and funds for research. After starting as one small race in Dallas, Texas, the organization...
Winsor Pilates is a method of Pilates that was formulated by Pilates instructor, Mari Winsor. What makes her method of Pilates different is that it focuses on lean, long muscles and a perfected technique in the style of Joseph Pilates, to help...
Diet can go a long way in preventing cancer. Plant-food based nutrients, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants can protect you against cancers of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, lung, pancreas and prostate by boosting your...
Upbeat Latin dance tunes inspire people to "move fast and have fun," the meaning of the word "Zumba." Colombian choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez brought his Zumba exercise creation to Miami in 1999. It quickly entered the mainstream fitness...
Pink ribbon lapel pins symbolize the fight for researchers to find a cure for breast cancer. Many people wear these pins, especially during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Some people wear the pink ribbon lapel pin as a survivor...
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women. In spite of extensive screening, better treatment options, and ample research, 28 percent of approximately 740,000 women who developed cancer in 2010...
Parabens are a class of man-made chemicals used in the manufacture of a wide range of cosmetics and personal care products, including makeup, moisturizers, shaving gels, shampoos, personal lubricants and spray tan products. Concerns about the...
You seem to see them everywhere, those little pink ribbons, especially in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's interesting to learn about why people wear them and what they signify in the fight against breast cancer. After all,...
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) indicates that Tamoxifen, an oral medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration, has been used for well over thirty years to treat breast cancer in both women and men. This drug is known as a selective...
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is a worldwide series of 5K runs and fitness walks that raises money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. The race also celebrates those who have survived breast cancer and honors those who...
Tamoxifen, an oral medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration, has been used for over thirty years, according to the National Cancer Institute to treat breast cancer in both women and men. This drug is known as a selective estrogen...
Breast cancer is a common form of cancer in women, and millions of families have been impacted by the disease. There are many organizations devoted to finding a cure for breast cancer, educating the public about breast health and serving the needs...
The NFL decided to use its popularity to help raise funding and awareness for breast cancer medical research by using the color pink to highlight uniforms, game balls and other accessories. October is breast cancer awareness month, and the NFL...
In 1980, Susan Goodman Komen of Peoria, Illinois, was diagnosed with breast cancer. The mother of two, she died three years later at age 36. Her sister, Nancy Goodman Brinker, was left convinced that Susan would have had a better chance at...
Thanks to increased research funding and breakthrough treatments for breast cancer, mortality rates for the disease fell 1.9 percent from 1998-2006. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed...
A breast cancer diagnosis can be a frightening event for both the patient and her family, but various nationwide programs are dedicated to helping diagnose and support those with breast cancer and their loved ones. These programs can help make a...
Noni has been used for thousands of years in Polynesia as a food, dye and medicine. The fruit of the noni tree has most commonly been used to treat a variety of ailments, although all parts of the tree are utilized medicinally. Despite noni's...
Noni is a Polynesian shrub with bumpy, yellowish-white fruit that has been a part of traditional medicinal treatments for many years, according to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. This plant is an evergreen cultivated in...