Natural Solutions
Beauty Products and Cancer: Know the Facts
February 13th, 2012
Have you dyed or relaxed your hair? Do you put on lipstick before you head out to work? Do you paint your nails? Many women have a beauty routine or beauty products that they regularly use. Have you ever worried that yours might increase your risk for cancer?
Overeating May Double the Risk of Memory Loss
February 13th, 2012
A new study from Mayo Clinic supports the idea that “what’s good for your heart is good for your brain.” The study, released today, suggests that eating too much may double the risk for memory loss in people age 70 and older. This research will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans April 21 to April 28.
Extend Health Survey: As Debate Continues over the Future of Medicare, Survey Reveals Seniors’ Q42011 Confidence in Medicare Declined to 62 percent from Previous Quarter High of 73 percent
February 10th, 2012At the end of a year in which confidence in Medicare steadily rose, respondents now less certain that Medicare will be there for the rest of their lives
A survey of 337 retirees on Medicare revealed that 62 percent of respondents are “somewhat” or “very” confident that Medicare will be there for the rest of their lives.
Wholly Guacamole Celebrates Heart Health Month with Challenges and Prizes
February 10th, 2012Check Your Choice Campaign challenges consumers to think about options
When it comes to a new diet or exercise plan, many folks go to extremes, cutting out foods or taking on too much. This often results in in defeat.
Getting Serious About Psoriasis
February 10th, 2012
Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the US, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans.
Tom's of Maine "Dental Health for All" Program Supports Smiles in Need for Struggling Families
February 10th, 2012
Every day, thousands of families go without basic dental care - not even able to afford an annual cleaning. This difficult reality is especially urgent in states with the highest percentage of their population living under the poverty level such as Alabama, Kentucky, New Mexico, Mississippi and Washington D.C, according to US Census bureau statistics.
New Release of NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Colon Cancer; Updated NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Prostate Cancer
February 10th, 2012
In order to provide people with cancer and their caregivers state-of-the-art treatment information in patient-friendly language, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has developed two new publications: a new release of the NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Colon Cancer and an update to the NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Prostate Cancer.
March of Dimes "Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait" Elevated to National Health Agenda
February 9th, 2012
The March of Dimes campaign to reduce medically unnecessary early deliveries is being elevated to the forefront of the nation's maternal and child health agenda.
Hundreds of Lipsticks Contaminated With Lead, Reports New FDA Study
February 9th, 2012Levels up to twice as high as previously reported; FDA must set safety standard
A new analysis of lead in lipstick conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration reveals that the problem of lead in lipstick is worse and more widespread than previously reported. The recent study found lead in most of the 400 lipsticks tested by the agency, at widely varying levels of up to 7.19 parts per million (ppm)—more than twice the levels reported in a previous FDA study.
US Teen Pregnancy Rate Declines, at Lowest Rate Since 1972
February 9th, 2012
The US teen pregnancy rate has declined 42 percent from its peak in 1990 and is now at a nearly 40-year low, according to new data from the Guttmacher Institute. These new data track teen pregnancy through 2008. In addition to the overall national declines, teen pregnancy has also decreased dramatically among all racial and ethnic groups.
