By the time you're done with this area you should accept a acceptable abstraction of the science abaft abscess and feel assured in how you would like to proceed.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Professors market fat-flushing pills (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)

A diet supplement developed by two Wayne State University professors will be sold in 2,300 GNC stores across the country beginning Tuesday. The pill, called Alpha-Fibe FBCx, is a corn-derived fiber that binds to fat molecules in food and naturally flushes it from the body. If the supplement is taken as directed, dieters can maintain their eating habits while cutting about a third of the ...

4th Annual Dermatology Nurses' Association Summer Meeting to Arrive in Windy City (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

From acne to wound care and everything in between, dermatology nurses and related professionals play a critical role in providing quality health care to their patients.

Lanvin: Light Weight And Lovely (Fashion Wire Daily via Yahoo! News)

If any fashion house in Europe set a new agenda on how men should dress in the future, it was Lanvin, which presented an exhilaratingly great collection Sunday morning in Paris.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Cab driver stabbed during robbery (Windsor Star)

Windsor police are looking for two suspects after a cab driver was stabbed three times in the leg during a robbery Saturday night.

Be sun smart this summer (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)

With the storms and flooding this year, a whole day -- even a few days -- of sunlight can seem like a real treat. But physicians want you to remember to protect yourself against the wonderful, but harmful, sun.

Spa review: Hydrohealing Spa at Notting Hill (Daily Telegraph)

'Wellness through water' is the watchword at this swanky Notting Hill spa, writes Johanna Leggatt

Car thief runs over salesman (Herald Sun)

A LUXURY car salesman has been run over by car thieves who stole a $60,000 vehicle from the sales lot.

Racing: Were steroids behind Big Brown's off-colour Derby effort? (The New Zealand Herald)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - Bulging muscles, acne in places that would make a teenager blush and an increase in athletic performance. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.

“Acne cream harmful during pregnancy” (The Hindu)

New Delhi: Women careful of their looks should learn to live with acne, at least during pregnancy, as experts say the use of anti-acne creams can lead to miscarriage. “Acne is a common problem faced by millions of women ...

No (fashion) country for old men -- Raf Simons, Givenchy, Lanvin, Hermes, Ann Demeulemeester and Galliano (International Herald Tribune)

A scattering of old men - like an elegiac reference to an aging baby boom generation - have been appearing throughout the long weekend of Paris menswear shows. But for all the nobility of these elder statesmen (usually of the arty kind), the focus of the 2009 season has been on virility and red-blooded masculinity that inevitably fades with age.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Pfit: Fit for Print (Pensacola News Journal)

ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine

El Camino College puts security cameras on watch (Daily Breeze)

College begins installing system it had planned before attacks. » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news

ARTJEN COMPLEXUS HOLDINGS CORP.: WSU profs market fat-flushing pills (Detroit Free Press)

A diet supplement developed by two Wayne State University professors will be sold in 2,300 GNC stores across the country beginning Tuesday.

Vietnam veterans urged to seek testing (Opelousas Daily World)

Link Savoie, a well-known local veteran's advocate, has recently been diagnosed with CLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells.

Executives, magazines list top beauty products (The Oklahoman)

NEW YORK â€" Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend with blue eyes and thick, color-processed hair. But some products have better batting averages than others. The editorial staffs of many magazines, their readers and an industry group called Cosmetic Executive Women try to navigate through the ...

‘Tanglad’ goes mainstream, yields essential oils (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

BACOLOD CITY -- IN HER time, your lola must have boiled this for use as antiseptic to wash off acne or even athlete’s foot. Today, in the generation of take-home dinners, we are familiar with its tangy taste that flavors litson manok.

Defeat Acne with Three-step Approach (Richfield Reaper)

(ARA) - When you were a teenager, pimples were a fact of life you simply dealt with, but who would have thought they'd still be tormenting you in your 20s, 30s and beyond?

Saturday, June 28, 2008

No justice for former suspect in slaying, either (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

The man who was charged with killing Jessie Drungo two years ago is free. And he is speaking out about the investigation and putting his life back together.

The best in beauty — according to the experts (The Alexandria Town Talk)

NEW YORK (AP) â€" Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend with blue eyes and thick, color-processed hair.

LATEST NEWS BRIEFS: 1 killed in Jackson County wreck : News (The News Herald)

SNEADS â€" One person was killed in a single-vehicle accident shortly after 7:30 p.m.

Sinclair signs marketing agreement with Wockhardt (Pharmaceutical Business Review)

Sinclair Pharma has concluded its first marketing distribution agreement in India. The agreement was signed with Wockhardt, an Indian pharmaceutical and biotech company.

No justice for former suspect in stabbing, either (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

The man who was charged with killing Jessie Drungo two years ago is free. And he is speaking out about the investigation and putting his life back together.

How Smart Guys Defeat Pimples in the Summertime (Elk Grove Citizen)

(ARA) - Summer time is here and it's your chance to get out and do all those fun, warm weather activities. Everything from surfing, to golf, to softball tournaments in the park, to hanging out on the beach with friends.

WIER: Wrinkles shouldn't be frowned upon (The Daily Sentinel)

When I made an appointment to see the dermatologist I expected the waiting room to be crowded with acne-covered teenagers desperate to stave off the ravages of puberty. Instead, I entered a waiting room full of middle-aged patients desperate to stave off the ravages of time.

Wyoming Meth Project launches statewide campaign (The Torrington Telegram)

A program that has been effective in four other states in fighting first-time if methamphetamine use is now active in Wyoming. On June 16, the Wyoming Meth Project advisory board kicked off a campaign that is patterned after a program started in Montana two years ago.

Blood Relations (New York Review of Books)

An article by Claire Messud from The New York Review of Books, July 17, 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008

Business digest: Airport gains new route, releases May numbers (The News-Press)

Southwest Airlines will inaugurate one daily round-trip, nonstop flight between Fort Myers and St. Louis, beginning Nov. 2.

TIFF announces 27 selections for 2008 (Toronto Star)

The Toronto International Film Festival announces 27 international selections to screen this September after premiering at film festivals the world over.

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-06-27 08:15 Sinclair Pharma signs first marketing distribution deal in India with Wockhardt (Interactive Investor)

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Sinclair Pharma Plc. said it has signed its first marketing distribution agreement in India with Wockhardt for a range of its products.

Growing up (The Star)

Hey, Hv U Hrd?: My Boobs Are Falling Out! Author: T. Angels Publisher: T. Angels, 104 pages

Lawmaker apologizes for posting borrowed speech (Marietta Daily Journal)

WASHINGTON - A Republican congressman has apologized for posting a speech on his Web site without acknowledging that it was largely written by a fellow Republican from Georgia.

The best in beauty -- according to the experts (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend with blue eyes and thick hair.

Police seek help in locating Spartan Plaza shooting suspects (Stoney Creek News)

Four people were shot outside Spartan Plaza in Stoney Creek and police are asking for help to locate the suspects. The shooting occurred in the parking lot outside of the plaza's Tim Hortons on Highway 8 and Dewitt Road at 10:30 p.m. on June 25.

Claims Pvt Ltd to enter into dermatology clinical research services soon (PharmaBiz)

The Mumbai-based Claims Pvt Ltd, a clinical research organization providing safety and efficacy testing services for cosmeceuticals, dermaceutical and OTC products, will soon offer clinical trial services in dermatology for pharmaceutical companies in collaboration with the Nasik-based Sujata Birla Hospital.

Matthew Norman: An act of dispossession that shames Britain (Independent)

With Gordon Brown so inexplicably loath to celebrate his triumphant first year in No 10, what a relief to find the Foreign Secretary eschewing such dismal reticence in yesterday's paper. He is a bright and engaging chap, David Miliband, as he underlined in a first anniversary interview with Steve Richards. If a failing did emerge, perhaps it is an alarming lack of personal ambition (a fault ...

eFoodSafety's OraPhyte Patent Granted by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Fox News)

eFoodSafety's OraPhyte Patent Granted by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Cannes-winning films to hit Toronto festival (CBC)

New films that won acclaim in Cannes this spring will screen for North American audiences this fall at the Toronto International Film Festival.

JCPD: Armed Robbery At “The Cash Man” (Bristol Herald Courier)

The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money. 

Bayer, Barr Sign Agreements For Generic Version Of Oral Contraceptives Yasmin, YAZ (Medical News Today)

Bayer Schering on Tuesday announced that it has entered into two agreements with Barr Pharmaceuticals to supply Barr with generic versions of its oral contraceptives Yasmin and YAZ to market in the U.S., the AP/International Herald Tribune reports (AP/International Herald Tribune, 6/24). Yasmin is a low-dose birth control pill approved by the FDA in May 2001 (Thomson Financial/Forbes, 6/24).

The joke's on us (Explorer News)

On fourth down, crouched in shotgun formation, most every pint-sized sandlot quarterback shapeshifts into Peyton Manning or Brett Favre for a minute. It’s a rite of passage.

eFoodSafety's OraPhyte(TM) Patent Granted by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Centre Daily Times)

eFoodSafety.com, Inc. (OTCBB: EFSF, www.efoodsafety.com), a researcher, developer, and marketer of whole foods and nutraceutical products, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Knock-Out Technologies, Ltd., has received approval from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the issuance of a patent for the Company's OraPhyte(TM) disinfectant, filed September 22, 2006.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

George Carlin evolved from comic into icon (The Globe Gazette)

LOS ANGELES (AP) â€" When he shucked the coat and tie for black T-shirts and jeans, grew his hair long and began to riff about those ``Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV,'' George Carlin became more than just the countercultural comedian.

Mum witnesses handcuff cops (Hamilton Spectator)

Frustrated police say they are getting little help from "numerous people" who witnessed the worst multiple shooting in Hamilton history. They want witnesses to break their silence so that they can find a man who shot four young men in a Tim Hortons parking lot in Stoney Creek late Tuesday.

Another dead black kid -- still no justice (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

A young kid gets stabbed to death. Police find a weapon -- and a suspect. Then, the whole case falls apart. Will there ever be justice?

28 Days to Acne-free Skin (Richfield Reaper)

(ARA) - Having clear skin simply makes you feel more confident and attractive. But unfortunately, struggling with blemishes and breakouts is something most of us can relate to. While you can't control your hormones or your genetics, there are ways to control your acne.

Tender eye make-up colours look better on young skin (EARTHtimes.org)

Hamburg - Observe the girls standing around any school yard and you get the feeling you are a spectator at a beauty contest. Done-up girls walk around looking like they will soon be celebrating their 18th birthday, when in fact they are only in the s...

Quadruple shooting in Hamilton (Toronto Sun)

IN TOMORROW'S PAPER:

3 techniques can keep skin young (Orange County Register)

Master of skin-care research tells what works, what doesn't.

Breakfast with cheetahs (CNN Money)

The vintage bush plane banks sharply to starboard, allowing me a bird's-eye view of a giraffe trotting along the red-orange Namibian desert floor.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Nutrients to Alleviate Your Skin Problems (ThirdAge)

There has been a lot of speculation about how various nutrients affect the skin, but little hard evidence. Now Dutch researchers have found that at least two nutrients -- vitamin A and monounsaturated fats -- have an effect on several measures of skin health.

Fla. congressman defends giving borrowed speech (USA Today)

A Republican congressman has apologized for posting a speech on his website without acknowledging that it was largely written by a fellow Republican from Georgia.

Florida congressman defends giving borrowed speech (AP via Yahoo! News)

A Republican congressman has apologized for posting a speech on his Web site without acknowledging that it was largely written by a fellow Republican from Georgia.

George Carlin: Those Seven Words (CBS News)

With "Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV," George Carlin became more than just the countercultural comedian. Carlin, who died Sunday of heart failure at 71, took comedy itself in a whole new direction.

Taking on "fake neutrality" at Personal Democracy Forum (Ars Technica)

A vanguard of the new media says there's a lot to be learned from old media. The "fake neutrality" of the old media, however, is apparently not one of those things, according to Arianna Huffington. Read More...

Effect of steroids in horses difficult to gauge (The Oakland Press)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Five things you need to know about acne (Bradenton Herald)

As summer looms, here's some advice from Dr. Jason Green, a dermatologist, on treating and preventing acne.

Beauty experts' favorites, from budget to splurge (Seattle Times)

Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend...

Sneaky kids buying adult video games online (Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Britain's children have found a sure fire way of illegally buying violent video games using online stores and auction sites, according to the Trading Standards Institute.

Appreciation: Carlin, from straight comic to icon (AP via Yahoo! News)

When he shucked the coat and tie for black T-shirts and jeans, grew his hair long and began to riff about those "Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV," George Carlin became more than just the countercultural comedian.

Appreciation: Carlin, from straight comic to icon (Washington Post)

LOS ANGELES -- When he shucked the coat and tie for black T-shirts and jeans, grew his hair long and began to riff about those "Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV," George Carlin became more than just the countercultural comedian.

Treasure Coast metro report (The Palm Beach Post)

PORT SALERNO - A young woman said a man she thinks was drunk exposed himself to her and her daughter inside her home during the weekend. The woman called authorities Saturday afternoon. She said she was in the kitchen of her home on Ebbtide Avenue when she saw the man standing in the living room with his genitals exposed. The woman's daughter, who is younger than 2, was in the room, according to ...

@ PDF: Truth, Neutrality And Ice Cream (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance)

Following the delay of keynote speaker Elizabeth Edwards, the Personal Democracy Forum had to rework its morning schedule. After a panel which had Huffington Post's Arianna Huffington on the left cast herself as the absolutist and TownHall's Chuck DeFeo, from the right, as the relativist.

@ PDF: Truth, Neutrality And Ice Cream (CBS News)

Following the delay of keynote speaker Elizabeth Edwards, the Personal Democracy Forum had to rework its morning schedule. After a panel which had Huffington Post's Arianna Huffington on the left cast herself as the absolutist and TownHall's Chuck DeFeo, from the right, as the relativist. Arianna argued that the rise of online media allows the end to the hypocrisy of "neutral reporting."

Warner Chilcott gets FDA OK for 150 mg acne drug (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Warner Chilcott Ltd. said Monday the Food and Drug Administration approved a 150 mg strength of Doryx delayed-release tablets as a treatment for severe acne.

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-06-23 14:00 Warner Chilcott gets FDA approval for 150 mg Doryx tablets (Interactive Investor)

NEW YORK (Thomson Financial) - Warner Chilcott Ltd. Monday said it received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its 150 milligram strength Doryx delayed-release tablets.

Acne Not Just a Problem for Teenagers (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - When you were a teenager, pimples were a fact of life you simply dealt with, but who would have thought they'd still be tormenting you in your 20s, 30s and beyond?

Monday, June 23, 2008

Drugs in sport: Cheats go to great lengths (Daily Telegraph)

The tell-tale signs of a drug-taking athlete may be more obvious than a extraordinary muscles and a bout of acne, writes Tom Knight.

Nothing Sells Like Celebrity (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Where stars end and products and pitches begin has grown less and less discernible in the era of the human billboard.

British MotoGP as it happened (BBC News)

Casey Stoner strolls to victory in the British MotoGP, but home favourite James Toseland limps home in 17th after a crash.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Nothing sells like celebrity (International Herald Tribune)

Where stars end and products and pitches begin has grown less and less discernible in the era of the human billboard.

Steroids in horses: Gauging the effect There is no conclusive test, but there is a lot of evidence. (Philly.com)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.

By AP Associated Press (The Frederick News-Post)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.

Effect of steroids in horses difficult to gauge (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. ... - By WILL GRAVES The Associated Press

Effect of steroids in horses difficult to gauge (Rutland Herald)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. ... - By WILL GRAVES The Associated Press

Congressional hearing sheds light (The Shawnee News-Star)

 Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. In 1,200-pound animals, the indications aren’t so clear.

Police Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect (News On 6 Tulsa)

The robbery happened on Tuesday, June 10th at the Bank of America at 7878 East Admiral Place.

Steroids in horses: Gauging the effect There is no conclusive test, but there is a lot of evidence. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.

The Story of Forgetting, By Stefan Merrill Block (Independent)

The Story of Forgetting is a debut novel by an American writer with more than literary ambition at stake. Stefan Merrill Block has invested his family's health in this book. His subject, Alzheimer's, has waged what he calls a "slow, unsparing warpath" across generations of his family, returning its sufferers to the children they once were. But, conversely, Block's genetic curse has given him ...

Nothing Sells Like Celebrity (New York Times)

Where stars end and products and pitches begin has grown less and less discernible in the era of the human billboard.

Effects of Steroids on Horses Unclear (BloodHorse)

Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.

Horse steroids' link to results debatable (Lexington Herald-Leader)

LOUISVILLE . Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. In 1,200-pound animals, the indications aren't so clear. Though Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg compared horse training to ...

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Effect of steroids in horses tough to gauge, experts say (El Paso Times)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows.

Scientific vs. anecdotal evidence (Lexington Herald-Leader)

LOUISVILLE . Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. In 1,200-pound animals, the indications aren't so clear. Though Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg compared horse training to ...

Club gives tweens a place to talk about life (Athens Banner-Herald)

[ Nobody shushes nobody at Girl Power! The Girl Power! club, which meets on Thursdays at Thomas N. Lay Park, caters to girls ages 8 to 13. It's a place to talk about weighty topics like health, relationships and peer pressure - and, just as importantly, a place to chill and have fun.

Effect of steroids in horses difficult to gauge (MSNBC)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.

Tessitore: The upset bug has bitten (ESPN)

Upsets, and many of them! Joe Tessitore writes that the upset bug has hit "Friday Night Fights" -- and that's not a bad thing.

How not to look washed out... (Deccan Herald)

We all love those dark clouds but the ones that really become gloomy this season are your skin and hair. Get sunshine back into your grooming with these tips.

Experts pick the best beauty products for busy women (Dallas Morning News)

NEW YORK â€" Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend with blue eyes and thick, color-processed hair.

Effect of steroids in horses difficult to gauge (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. In 1,200-pound animals, the indications aren't so clear. Though Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg compared horse training to "chemical warfare" ...

Old antibiotic may help stroke victims (TechJournal South)

ATLANTA - An old intravenous antibiotic may have new life as a stroke treatment, researchers say.

On the road to wellness (The Daily Tribune)

Do you see yourself as an image of wellness? Have you ever just stopped what you are doing for a while and asked yourself the question, “Am I healthy?”

Re-charging the mound (Explorer News)

Craig Grau/The Explorer , Twice a week, therapist Darrell Allen works Joshua Berger's surgically-repaired left shoulder during hour-long sessions. The prep pitcher traded his sophomore year to come back even stronger.

Police appeal to public for man's identity (Mississauga News)

Peel Regional Police are appealing to the public for help identifying a man caught ransacking a home in Mississauga's north end last month. On Friday, May 30, the man was interrupted in the midst of a break-in while he was looting an Ormindale Way home.

Beauty Q & A with John Gustafson (Handbag.com)

I have always had and still have very, very dry hands. I'm only 35 but people tell me that my hands look like they belong to a 60 year old. Ouch! That really hurt. To make things worse, I work in the catering industry, which requires a lot of hand washing.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Lovable pooches vie for 'Ugliest' title (New York Daily News)

These dogs are so ugly no self-respecting flea would want to be seen with them. Gap-toothed. Goggle-eyed. Gruesome.

Travel Odds and Ends (Gay Wired)

Air India grounds overweight, sari-wearing flight attendants; Brokeback Mountain prepares to hit a high note in Manhattan; an Illinois hotel gives guests more than they bargained for; God does a drive-by in Georgia; and ‘water pourers’ in Adelaide, Australia offer customers an unexpected high.

Merck Applies To Extend Use Of Erbitux For 1st-Line Head And Neck Cancer In Europe (Medical News Today)

Merck KGaA announced that it has submitted an application to the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) to broaden the use of the targeted therapy Erbitux® (cetuximab) to include 1st-line treatment of patients with recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN).

Sante Mernaud Pharma to set up 100 SMART retail outlets for cosmetic products (PharmaBiz)

Sante Mernaud Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., the derma cosmeceutical major, is now gearing up to offer its products in the over-the-counter (OTC) segment.

EPA public hearing another step in the process (Port Arthur News)

A public hearing was scheduled by the Environmental Protection Agency from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, in the Port Arthur City Council Chamber. The hearing is one of the steps in determining if Port Arthur’s Veolia on Texas 73 will be allowed to incinerate PCBs imported form Mexico.

Obagi Medical Products Names Preston Romm Chief Financial Officer (wallstreet:online AG)

Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMPI), a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health

Health Tip: Pregnancy Affects the Skin (MedicineNet.com)

Title: Health Tip: Pregnancy Affects the Skin Category: Health News Created: 6/19/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/19/2008

Breathless in Beautyworld (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

NEW York, home to the Pond’s Institute and a vibrant melting pot of the classic and the cutting edge, was the perfect backdrop for Pond’s Journey of discovery, or should I say rediscovery.

Banish those blemishes! (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

NEW YORKâ€" One of the things I miss most about being a full-time beauty editor (and living in Manila) is having smooth, zit-free skin that could rival any Belo-treated starlet’s. In Manhattan, a trip to a reputable dermatologist can cost the equivalent of one month’s rent.

The Faith Column (The New Statesman)

Tom Quinn finishes his series on Mormonism with a treatise on the most visible aspect of the faith: the shirt-and-tie clad missionaries who always seem interrupt dinner, naps and important phone calls.

As Summer Heats Up, New Survey Reveals Need For Effective Sweat Treatments (Medical News Today)

As the thermometer rises, so does the humidity. For many, the humidity can be annoying, but for the nearly 8 million Americans who suffer from a treatable condition called hyperhidrosis(1), or excessive sweating, the humidity can be unbearable. Hyperhidrosis affects underarms, palms, feet and head, among other areas, and though not caused by heat, is aggravated by heat or anxiety.

Family cholesterol (WHOI Peoria)

By Jen Christensen Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. High Cholesterol Cholesterol is a type of fat in the blood. It is used by the body to make hormones, bile acid and other needed substances. The body produces some cholesterol.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Cetuximab with chemo may extend survival (Cancerfacts.com)

SEATTLE â€" June 16, 2008 â€" Patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer treated with a newer targeted drug (cetuximab) used in a combination chemotherapy regimen survived slightly longer than patients treated with the combination chemotherapy alone, a new study shows.

Questions/Answers (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)

Questions and answers on Daily Bulletin stories from readers like you. "Our motto is: What's in your medicine cabinet?" said Eddie Kolos, president and developer of H2Ocean.

Letters to the Editor (The Martha's Vineyard Times)

Thank you for the wonderful article last week on our recreation department and the activities that we provide for the residents of Windemere ("A bid at Windemere's auction buys residents fun").

EPA to clear air on PCBs at public hearing (Port Arthur News)

Port Arthur residents will get a chance to air their views on whether or not an environmental company should be allowed to incinerate Polychlorinated Biphenyls, PCBs at a public hearing Thursday.

Health Tip: Pregnancy Affects the Skin (KOLD News 13 Tuscon)

(HealthDay News) -- Pregnancy affects much of your body, even your skin. Here's a list of changes to the skin that can occur while you're pregnant, provided by the...

28 Days to Acne-free Skin (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - Having clear skin simply makes you feel more confident and attractive. But unfortunately, struggling with blemishes and breakouts is something most of us can relate to. While you can't control your hormones or your genetics, there are ways to control your acne.

Health Tip: Pregnancy Affects the Skin (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

(HealthDay News) -- Pregnancy affects much of your body, even your skin.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

New Subset Analysis Of AndroGel(R) Data Highlights Efficacy - Regardless Of BMI (Medical News Today)

Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that a new analysis of pivotal study data conducted by the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center showed that initial treatment response of hypogonadal men with AndroGel(R) (testosterone gel) 1% CIII had similar effects on subjects, regardless of weight and body mass index (BMI).

Truth? They dare (Pioneer Press)

It was a Saturday afternoon, almost closing time at the library, and the checkout line was growing. Waiting parents shifted stacks of books from one arm to the other while kids squirmed and struggled against the silence.

Suspect in killing free after 1 1/2 years (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

King County prosecutors have dropped a murder charge in the death of a 23-year-old man, saying they can't prove who killed him.

Public hearing counting down for Veolia, CIDA and others (Port Arthur News)

A public hearing, scheduled by the Environmental Protection Agency from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 19 in the Port Arthur City Council Chamber, is the one of the steps in determining if Veolia’s Environmental Services can incinerate PCBs from Mexico.

Juice Fitness Challenge: The winner (Juice)

At the beginning of the Juice Fitness Challenge Mandey Hatler did not have a lot of weight to lose. At 5 feet 9 inches and 171 pounds her body mass...

Fat treatment market expands to ultrasound, lasers (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Medical device companies are developing targeted, nonsurgical ways to remove fat from a patient's body, a trend Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. may be banking on in its purchase of LipoSonix.

Police seeking man who broke into home (The Fayetteville Observer)

Police are trying to find a man who broke into a home last week while a woman and her son were inside. It happened at 11:20 p.m. on June 10 in the 600 block of Dowfield Drive, off Rosehill Road, police said.

New Subset Analysis of AndroGel Data Highlights Efficacy (Newswise)

New pivotal study data conducted by Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center showed that initial treatment response of hypogonadal men with AndroGel (R) (testosterone gel) 1% CIII had similar effects on subjects, regardless of weight and body mass index (BMI).

Skincare tips! (rediff.com)

Skincare expert Dr Parul Kolhe tells us how to keep our skin healthy and glowing all through the monsoon.

Therative Announces CE Certification; ThermaClear's Success Attracts International Attention (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

SAN FRANCISCO----Therative announced today that the company received CE certification with plans to internationally distribute their heat-enabled acne device, ThermaClear, starting this summer.

High-tech cosmetic gadgets soon within your reach (BusinessWorld Online)

NEW YORK -- Tiffani Bruce, a Walgreen Co. employee, had her doubts about the acne-busting gadget called Zeno when her store began selling it two years ago.

Therative Announces CE Certification; ThermaClear's Success Attracts International Attention (Centre Daily Times)

Therative announced today that the company received CE certification with plans to internationally distribute their heat-enabled acne device, ThermaClear, starting this summer. With a combined presence in the US and Europe, ThermaClear's breakthrough acne technology is poised to further target its consumer base on an international level.

Steroid Abuse a Serious Health Risk That Demands Urgent Action (Newswise)

The Endocrine Society has issued a position statement calling for enhanced detection of steroid abuse among professional and amateur athletes, and greater education to deter teenagers and others from putting their health in jeopardy through steroid doping. The new statement also supports the appropriate clinical use of anabolic steroids.

Got Acne (British Vogue)

HAVING announced in April that he was hooking the house of Lanvin up with denim label Acne, Alber Elbaz's enthusiasm for the project has only grown as his designs have gone from sketch to finished article.

Oculus Innovative Sciences Announces Development of Microcyn(R)-Based Hydrogel Formulation (Centre Daily Times)

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCLS), a biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a family of products based upon the Microcyn(R) Technology platform, which is intended to help prevent and treat infections in chronic and acute wounds, announced today that the company's research and development team has completed work on the development of a Microcyn hydrogel ...

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Letters to the editor (Hampton Union)

To the Editor:"We do ourselves most good by doing something for others" â€" Horace Mann, American Educator, Writer and Politician

Micro results: Experts: At-home microdermabrasion kits don't do much (Greenwich Time)

Microdermabrasion - the scrubbing, buffing and pulverizing of the top layer of skin - has become the marketing word du jour at the beauty counter.

LipoSonix, maker of fat-busting ultrasound, sold for $150 million or more (Seattle Times)

LipoSonix of Bothell, developer of non-invasive tools for reducing body fat, is being sold to Arizona-based Medicis for at least $150 million.

Picture Perfect! 16 Jun 2008, 0000 hrs IST, NONA WALIA ,TNN (The Times of India)

The Cover Girls on magazines never looked more perfect. But it’s not original beauty. They’ve been retouched for your consumption. Recently, Kate Winslet stirred a controversy on how her picture used in a magazine, made her look too lean. It was unreal!

Medicis buying LipoSonix for $150 million (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. said Monday it will by privately held LipoSonix for $150 million in cash in a move to expand its aesthetics portfolio.

Ken Levine: "I'm Going to Disneyland!" (HuffingtonPost)

I have always loved Disneyland. I'm not ashamed to say it. Even as a five year-old curmudgeon I marveled at the imagination, scope, and vision of this wondrous (albeit highly profitable) world.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Highlights Data Showing the Benefits of Solubilized 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel in the ... (Centre Daily Times)

Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMPI), a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, announced today the publication of a study of its solubilized 5% BPO gel in the June 2008 issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. When compared to twice-daily treatment with a leading BPO/clindamycin antibiotic combination product, the twice-daily monotherapy with the solubilized 5% ...

Monday, June 16, 2008

Quick fashion fixes (The News & Observer)

Two problems, four quick fixes: From fancy to basic, which product is best to stash in your desk drawer?

Cardiovascular, Breast Safety Study Of Libigel In Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (Medical News Today)

Michael C. Snabes, MD, PhD, vice president of clinical development of BioSante Pharmaceuticals, will be presenting an overview of a key study in the LibiGel® (testosterone gel) development program at The Endocrine Society's 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco at the Moscone Center on Sunday, June 15, 2008.

Look Your Best on Your Wedding Day (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - You have confirmed the date and time with the photographer, the flowers have arrived at the banquet hall and the cake will be delivered first thing in the morning. All that's left for you to do before your wedding day is get a good night's sleep -- or so you thought.

Insurance Rule Puts FSU In A Class Of 1 (The Tampa Tribune)

The freshman class at Florida State University is expected to get smaller this fall, but one statistic is expected to grow: those seeking health care coverage from the university.

Teens & Tweens:When it's time for 'the talk' (KING5 Seattle)

We've come a long way since the 1950s and those scratchy black and white sex education films, but puberty is no different today than it was then. It's still an uncomfortable topic for both parents and kids.

SyroLight Ltd (Pharmalicencing)

The Syro Group is a pioneering developer of phototherapy devices that harness the healing power of Low-Level Narrow Band (“LLNB”) red light.

Cardiovascular, Breast Safety Study Of Libigel In Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (Newswise)

Michael C. Snabes, MD, PhD from BioSante will be presenting a poster at the Endocrine Society's 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco at the Moscone Center on Sunday, June 15, 2008. The poster, titled "A Cardiovascular And Breast Safety Study Of Libigel(R) In Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD): Study Design And Description Of Endpoints," is co-authored by investigators and ...

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Summer Sun Not Fun for Everyone (Westerly Sun)

Overexposure to sun is no less dangerous than it was 20 years ago. While many are quick to assume a sunburn is simply due to fair skin, that's not always the case.

St. Charles Parks: Skateboard classes set (Kane County Chronicle)

Skateboard Lessons For beginners and intermediate skaters. Participants must bring a skateboard, helmet and water bottle to class. Knee, elbow and wrist guards are strongly encouraged. Beginners will learn: how to start, stop, and drop in, do ollies, basic ramp riding, balance and tricks. Intermediate riders are taught skills and tricks based on their abilities. Participants should have a board ...

Trinny and the trouble with Johnny Too Bad (Daily Mail)

When Trinny Woodall arrived at an exclusive showbusiness party last week, she was wearing her customary pout and steadfast steely glare. Pushing through swathes of paparazzi she carried a well practised air of hauteur, refusing to acknowledge anyone who enquired as to her wellbeing.

Do You Really Need that Facial? (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

MANILA, Philippines - It was not so long ago when facials were done only in the sterile confines of a dermatologist's clinic or, for those who know, in the musty halls of the red light district.

Allergan to acquire QLT's Aczone gel 5% (PharmaBiz)

Allergan, Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Allergan Sales, LLC, has entered into an agreement with QLT USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of QLT Inc., to acquire QLT's Aczone (dapsone) gel 5 per cent product, a topical treatment for acne vulgaris.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Don't Scratch And Other Summer Tips (Medical News Today)

Warm weather is here and so are the bugs. If you forget to apply insect repellant and get an itchy welt, Ken Haller, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, has a simple solution to end your suffering: Dab a bit of roll-on antiperspirant directly on the bug bite.

Defeat Acne with Three-step Approach (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - When you were a teenager, pimples were a fact of life you simply dealt with, but who would have thought they'd still be tormenting you in your 20s, 30s and beyond?

Take the Burn Out of Acne Treatment (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - Having clear skin simply makes you feel more confident and attractive. But unfortunately, struggling with blemishes and breakouts is something most of us can relate to. While you can't control your hormones or your genetics, there are ways to control your acne.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Neutrogena(R) Dermatologics Introduces skin iD(TM), the First Personalized Acne Solution (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Neutrogena® Dermatologics, a unit of the #1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand Neutrogena®, introduces skin iD, the first personalized acne solution clinically proven to treat and prevent acne.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Store will 'Refresh Mind and Body' (Delaware Coast Press)

BETHANY BEACH -- After spending thousands of dollars on top-of-the-line products to treat her cystic acne, Cameron Jahnigan tried a different remedy.

Vanity Fare (The Star)

ACNE remains one of the three top skin care concerns for Asian women. In grown-ups, zits are caused by excess sebum, which is in turn triggered by stress, environment and eating habits that disrupt body rhythms.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

You Can Win the Fight Against Acne (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - Having clear skin simply makes you feel more confident and attractive. But unfortunately, struggling with blemishes and breakouts is something most of us can relate to. While you can't control your hormones or your genetics, there are ways to control your acne.

Allergan buys QLT's acne drug (Pharmaceutical Business Review)

QLT has announced that QLT USA, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Allergan Sales, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allergan to fully divest QLTs worldwide rights to Aczone, a prescription topical medicine approved in the US and Canada for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Breakthrough Isolaz(TM) Acne Therapy Featured in U.S. News & World Report: (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Aesthera Corporation's Isolaz painless acne therapy has been featured in the June 9, 2008, issue of U.S. News & World Report, a leading national weekly news magazine. The publication describes Isolaz acne therapy as "an advance against acne" and reports that the Isolaz is the first treatment device FDA cleared to treat comedonal and pustular acne, in addition to mild to moderate, inflammatory ...

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

5 things about acne (Orlando Sentinel)

Here's advice from Dr. Jason Green, a dermatologist, on treating and preventing acne.

Cipher receives patent notice of allowance for Cip-Isotretinoin (Pharmaceutical Business Review)

Cipher Pharmaceuticals has announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent notice of allowance for Cip-Isotretinoin, the companys novel formulation of the acne medication isotretinoin.

Allergan Buys Acne Drug From QLT for $150 Million (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)

June 9 (Bloomberg) -- Allergan Inc., the maker of the wrinkle remover Botox, will pursue a younger crowd, spending $150 million to acquire a new acne drug from Canada's QLT Inc.

QLT sells Aczone to Allergan; shareholders could get some proceeds (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)

VANCOUVER - It's two deals down, and two to go for drugmaker QLT Inc., (TSX:QLT) which on Monday announced the sale of its acne gel Aczone to California-based Allergan Inc. (NYSE:AGN) as part of a massive restructuring effort.

QLT sells Aczone to Allergan; shareholders could get some proceeds (Canadian Business)

Brenda Bouw, The Canadian Press June 9, 2008 - 3:20 p.m. VANCOUVER - It's two deals down, and two to go for drugmaker QLT Inc., (TSX:QLT) which on Monday announced the sale of its acne gel Aczone to California-based Allergan Inc. (NYSE:AGN) as part of a massive restructuring effort.

QLT sells acne treatment product to Allergan (The Globe and Mail)

Deal for $150-million is expected to close in the third quarter

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-06-09 14:09 Allergan buys QLT acne gel Aczone for $150 million (Interactive Investor)

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) - Allergan Inc. said Monday that it would acquire QLT Inc.'s acne gel Aczone for $150 million.

QLT sells sell acne medicine Aczone to Allergan for US$150 million (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)

VANCOUVER - QLT Inc. (TSX:QLT) has sold its worldwide rights to Aczone, a prescription medicine for acne, to Allergan Inc. (NYSE:AGN) for US$150 million.

Allergan buys QLT acne gel Aczone for $150 million (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Allergan Inc. said Monday that it would acquire QLT Inc.'s acne gel Aczone for $150 million. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter. Allergan expects peak sales of $75 million from Aczone.

Allergan Buys Dermatology Product (socalTech.com)

Irvine-based Allergan said Monday that it has entered into an agreement with QLT USA, to purchase the firm's Aczone (dapsone) Gel 5% product, a topical treatment for acne vulgaris. Allergan said it will pay approximately $150M for all assets related to the product, which it said could reach revenues in excess of $75M per year. Aczone is used for treating acne; the product is expected to launch ...

Monday, June 9, 2008

Medical movers (The Springfield News-Leader)

April Loehr and Alicia Turner, aestheticians with Seasons Medical Spa, attended the 2008 International Congress of Esthetics in Dallas. During the convention, spa professionals from around the world learned about new treatments for acne-prone skin, updated hair-removal techniques and how to combine chemical peels with microdermabrasion when treating brown spots, wrinkles and acne.

San Francisco Bath Salt Company Has Re-Invented The Forgotten Art of Bathing (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Bathing in bath salts are quickly becoming the newest trend in skincare and relaxation. With the many natural healing and therapeutic benefits of taking a bath, more and more people are ditching the shower and opting to take a relaxing soak. One of the leaders in this new trend is the San Francisco Bath Salt Company, a Bay-Area based company who over the last 6 years has re-invented the ...

Fashion at work: Head-to-toe tips for cubicle chic (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Dressing for work can be a lot of, well, work. If clothing and grooming speak volumes about who you are, the office is one place where you want those messages to be carefully calibrated.

Even busy mums can enjoy 'sex' (News Interactive)

I DON'T get out much these days, so I leapt at the chance to put on my sparkliest frock and hazardously high heels to catch the new Sex and the City movie.

Guy's High Tech Secret to Great Skin (Elk Grove Citizen)

ARA) - No matter what the circumstance, the old saying is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether it's a job interview or a first date, you always want to look your best. But according to researchers, acne affects 25 percent of adult men.

Kids? comments can create a stir (The Olympian)

It was a Saturday afternoon, almost closing time at the library, and the checkout line was growing. Waiting parents shifted stacks of books from one arm to the other while kids squirmed and struggled against the silence.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Sneaky workplace appearance solutions to keep in your desk drawer (Belleville News-Democrat)

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Raiders keep printing up more cash (Contra Costa Times)

With the signing of Darren McFadden, the Raiders have now inked offseason free-agent contracts totaling more than a quarter of a billion.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Rudy Fernandez: Life’s a wonderful thing (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

MANILA, Philippinesâ€"Life is not a battle. I love it; I want more of it. That’s all I ask, just a little more.”

Treatment helps young kidney transplant patients avoid nasty side effects (San Jose Mercury News)

Stanford researchers have discovered a way to spare children the toxic treatment that usually follows kidney transplants, allowing youngsters to look, feel and mature normally.

Age is but a number (The Star)

Growing older can be fun, once you stop resisting it.

A drive-in, coming to a theater near you (Sturgis Journal)

Seventy-five years ago this week, the first drive-in movie theater opened.

About New York: The Gift of Prose to Soothe the Traveler (New York Times)

A program that provided poetic respite from ads for bunion cures and personal-injury lawyers on subways and buses, came to a quiet end last month.

Teens Use Technology to Fight Blemishes (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - School is out for the summer and teen-agers are making the most of it. Whether they're working summer jobs or working on their tans, there's always something going on.

Business Line Headlines Friday, November 09, 2001 (The Hindu)

Voice the right farm concerns at Doha THAT this is no more a bipolar world is now a reality to live with. Indeed, it seems to be emerging as a `rich man's world'.

Nature's Cure Acne Products Land Coveted Expert Endorsement of Michael Maddox (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Nature's Cure has finalized an endorsement agreement with Michael Maddox, a world-renowned modeling coach, fashion show producer and image consultant. Maddox, who is always looking for products to help his clients, approached Nature's Cure due to his personal belief in their acne line.

MedSpas of America Updates Supply Agreement for the Use of Penzim as Ingredient in Natural Renu (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

MedSpas of America, Inc., www.medspasofamerica.com, announced today that it has updated its worldwide agreement with Zymetech, Inc. from Reykjavick, Iceland, www.zymetech.com, for the use of Penzim as the essential ingredient in the anti-aging line of products for Natural Renu.

Cheaters will continue to be up against the ropes (Granma Internacional)

• NOBODY knows for sure who invented it, much less whether or not the person who created it survived to see the results among the international sports community. But for elementary school students and astronauts alike, the word "doping" is a synonym for bad conduct.

Clinical Trials Update: June 6, 2008 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

Oil Breaks Out (Forbes)

Morgan Stanley prediction of $150 by the 4th of July seems to be behind the rise.

Overweight air hostesses grounded in India (BBC News)

An Indian court rules that the state airline has the right to prevent air hostesses from flying for being overweight.

Cipher receives Patent Notice of Allowance for CIP-ISOTRETINOIN (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)

Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Patent Notice of Allowance for CIP-ISOTRETINOIN, the Company's novel formulation of the acne medication isotretinoin.

The SMS (serial) killer idea (rediff.com)

The "Serial SMS" is an idea waiting for imaginative minds to harness as a productivity tool, information and education tool, marketing strategy, incremental sales strategy or just an environment-friendly way to communicate.

Natural Mineral Makeup Promises Better Skin, World Peace (The Lakeland Ledger)

The notion of a cosmetic being able to achieve something as lofty as global harmony is noble. But can something as simple as adding minerals to makeup really make your life - and the world - that much better' Or is this just a fad that has caught the eyes of mainstream cosmetic companies and eco-conscious consumers at the same time'

Friday, June 6, 2008

Local author reflects on Robert Francis Kennedy (The Steamboat Pilot & Today)

On this, the 40th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s death, my own favorite memories of this special man have to do with the genuine kindness and compassion he always showed the “little,” everyday people around him.

Plea for help after teenager loses leg (Portsmouth Herald)

PORTLAND, Maine â€" Patricia Del Santo said her daughter, 13-year-old Destiny Phaneuf, has been "up and down" emotionally since the May 28 morning when she was hit by a freight train in her home town of Lebanon, Maine, and lost her leg.

The SMS (serial) killer idea (Business Standard India)

Don't you love the way your mobile phone lets you be in touch with life? Why else would people begin to switch on their mobile phones the moment their plane lands - even before the crew gives permission for the use of handsets?

Nuu Medspa Join Chicago’s Top Eateries and Restaurants to Help Fund Cancer Research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ... (PR.com)

NuU Medspa prepares for summer 2008 with Summer Lovin’, Chicago’s Single Best Summer Event that will take place on Friday, June 20, 2008, from 6:30p.m. â€" 10:30p.m at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, IL. Over 800 guests will donate their time to ring in the summer of Chicago with posh cocktails, fabulous food, silent auction, fun-filled activities and many other fellow Chicagoans. NuU ...

'The Clarity of Things' (New York Review of Books)

The National Endowment for the Humanities, together with the American Library Association, has launched in 2008 a program that will supply classrooms and public libraries with reproductions of significant American art, one example on each side of twenty high-quality posters, forty examples in all, under the overall title Picturing America . It was my idea, invited to give the 2008 Jefferson ...

Time is Dad's best gift to build relationships (The Arizona Republic)

One of the greatest things a man can give his family is his time.

New laser treatment in the Helderberg (Helderberg)

LASERMED is an initiative of dermatologists who endeavour to promote skin health and rejuvenation through the ethical and scientific use of state-of-the art technology.

eFoodSafety Reports OraPhyte(TM) in Final Phases of Testing Prior to Licensing Agreement (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.----eFoodSafety.com, Inc. , a researcher, developer, and marketer of whole food and nutraceutical products, provides an update on OraPhyteâ„¢, its product being tested by major universities for efficacy in controlling nematodes, widespread agricultural parasites.

Upscale clothing boutique debuts on the Square (The Capital Times)

New boutique owner Kristin Wild hopes to bring something special to Madison's Capitol Square with her new clothing boutique, Atticus. "There has been a successful rejuvenation of housing, business and culture on the Square for a few years now," Wild said. "I think that retail is sort of the last piece of the puzzle that needs to be added, and I'm very excited to be a part of that." That's why, ...

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Quick fixes for those everyday fashion mishaps (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

Four problems, eight quick fixes: From fancy to basic, which product is best to stash in your desk drawer?

He heals with meals Chef-turned-doctor cooks up dishes that cure (Philadelphia Daily News)

HAVE TROUBLE sleeping? Plagued by stiff, painful joints? Feel a cold coming on? Instead of reaching into the medicine cabinet for those over-the-counter medicines, rubs and other conventional remedies, head to your refrigerator for some culinary healing.

THAT WAS THE SPORTING WEEK: United star Rio joins Roo for pizza in Ibiza, Mad Max goes caravaning and Jose to continue ... (Daily Mail)

For his part, Beckham is simply honoured to accept the accolade, choking back the tears as he reveals: 'Now I will certainly be preparing for the game by choosing Gillette - delivering a smoother, more satisfying shave.'

Listen to your hormones (Louisville Courier-Journal)

Dr. Rebecca Booth, a Louisville gynecologist who has been practicing medicine for more than 23 years, has not only given a name to something she has observed about women, but she has written a book about it. In "The Venus Week" she explains the term that is also the title of her book.

Putting the pill under the microscope (The Suburban)

Though the birth control pill may be the most commonly used method of contraception among women, health professionals say other methods should always be explored.

Dwain Chambers forced into waiting game over drugs (Times Online)

The problem with performance enhancing drugs is that there is such a small body of science to prove that they are bad for you. All there is, the scientists say, is anecdotal evidence.

This is not a metaphor. (Seattle Weekly)

Just before you hit Shoreline, you’ll find an oasis of Oaxacan food. Re: " Jail Baiter " by Nina Shapiro (May 28) These two guys don't sound like sociopaths at all. They sound like stupid male teenagers, masking their grief with rebellion and mind-numbing media after a tragic event.

Collagen, Helium, and Butt Boozin' (San Diego Reader)

Before I have collagen injections in my lips, I have to know where they get the collagen. Is it human? Does it come from some animal? Cow lips. You’ll have big flappy cow lips. In many cases, the collagen injected into people for either cosmetic or therapeutic reasons comes from cows.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

El Camino College releases sketch of sexual assault suspect (Daily Breeze)

Police seek help in the sexual attack case as the campus re-examines security.

Spa Scene | The Center for Beautiful Skin (Miami Herald)

The Miami Herald takes a look at a different day spa every week. Send nominations to: spa@MiamiHerald.com. The Center for Beautiful Skin

THE LOOP AT MIDWEEK CHAT: ASK BIG BROWN (Pioneer Press)

The Loop knows the Triple Crown contender is the brashest young star in the world of horse racing. What we didn't know is that he's also a wise source of advice and counsel. Just days away from the biggest race of his life, he took time out to take questions from Loop Nation.

ECC police release sketch of sexual assault suspect (Daily Breeze)

Investigators on Tuesday released a sketch of a short, dimpled young man who recently sexually assaulted a 19-year-old El Camino College student on campus. Police hope his distinctive features will help identify him.

Ted Kennedy's Expanded Cancer Arsenal (US News & World Report)

Unlike a decade ago, chemotherapy is now a powerful weapon against brain tumors.

The Agony of Adult Acne (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Acne is the most common skin disorder that affects over 80% of adults, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Business Beat: Oaks at Boca Bay (The Wilmington Star-News)

The Oaks moves dirt on clubhouse

Five Small Steps to Get Happy Right Now (ABC News)

Read an excerpt from "Quantum Wellness."

Sponsored Listing (Growth Company Investor)

Drug developer and pharmaceutical services provider Summit Corporation trebled both losses and revenues last year, but the AIM-traded business has high hopes for a major deal from its drug pipeline in 2008.

Danny Bonaduce on Tatum: Blame her family (MSNBC)

When a former child star like Tatum O’Neal falls into addiction, it’s often the parents who are to blame, said Danny Bonaduce, himself an ex-child celebrity. “If you were raised poorly, you will make bad decisions,” he said.

Beauty -- More than skin deep? (The Herald-Mail)

Teens are always worrying about what they look like, saying "I'm fat!" "My nose is crooked!" "My thighs are huge!" - focusing on things they can complain about. Teens compare themselves to famous celebrities, although those celebrities might not look any better. To get their so-called perfect bodies, some celebrities have to go through plastic surgery with needles, scalpels, lasers, etc.

Jane Lauder Named Senior Vice President, General Manager of Origins, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (Centre Daily Times)

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that Jane Lauder has been named Senior Vice President, General Manager of Origins. The appointment is effective July 1, 2008. Ms. Lauder will report to Jane Hertzmark Hudis, President, who overseas BeautyBank and Ojon, and who now will add Origins to her portfolio.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Erbitux - Enhanced Efficacy Demonstrated In Patients With KRAS Wild-Type Tumors In First Line Metastatic Colorectal ... (Medical News Today)

New analyses of two randomized, controlled clinical trials investigating Erbitux® (cetuximab) in the treatment of 1st-line metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) highlight the increased efficacy of Erbitux in patients with "normal," non-mutated or so-called tumors with wild-type KRAS.

Men on a Shopping Spree (The New York Sun)

Even with stepped up competition from Web-based retailers and department stores, New York's multibrand menswear boutiques are more than holding their own â€" with some opening up new locations, and others moving to larger spaces. Here are some of the standout spring offerings at such stores throughout the city. ATELIER At Atelier in SoHo, design is all about details: Black-and-white silk plackets ...

Skin remedy helps pair win award (TVNZ)

A common skin disorder, allergen detection and environmental monitoring helped two Auckland University students win the 2008 Chaisma I-Volve business challenge.

Workplace appearance solutions (The Arizona Republic)

Four fashion problems, eight quick fixes.

Summer Skin SOS (ABC News)

Fast fixes for the season's five biggest problems.

PhotoMedex Introduces NEOVA(R) Matrix AR (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa.----PhotoMedex, Inc. announced that Procyte, a PhotoMedex company, today is introducing NEOVA® Matrix AR. Created with patented retinol technology, NEOVA® Matrix AR is a topical formula that safely and effectively reduces the appearance of photodamage, fine lines, wrinkles and acne without the irritation typically experienced with other retinol-based, prescription-strength ...

PhotoMedex Introduces NEOVA(R) Matrix AR (Centre Daily Times)

PhotoMedex, Inc. (Nasdaq:PHMD) announced that Procyte, a PhotoMedex company, today is introducing NEOVA(R) Matrix AR. Created with patented retinol technology, NEOVA(R) Matrix AR is a topical formula that safely and effectively reduces the appearance of photodamage, fine lines, wrinkles and acne without the irritation typically experienced with other retinol-based, prescription-strength products.

Home microdermabrasion cheaper, but subtle (Honolulu Advertiser)

There's a whole lot of sanding, planing and buffing going on in bathrooms coast to coast. The work isn't to improve the home, but the skin, through the magic of over-the-counter microdermabrasion kits.

ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Appears Recession Proof (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RBRM), a provider of treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and Molluscum Contagiosum today announced a record breaking sales day on April 22nd, when they sold over $26,500 in products.

Erbitux Fights Advanced Lung Cancer (WebMD)

Adding the drug Erbitux to standard chemotherapy extends the lives of advanced lung cancer patients by about five weeks, according to results of a large international trial. to standard chemotherapy extends the lives of advanced lung cancer patients by about five weeks, compared with chemo alone, according to results of a large international trial.

Vitamin essentials (Hindustan Times)

After several bouts of cold and fever, 32-year-old Shalini Ravindranath learnt that her immunity level was very low Doc- tors asked her to up her intake of Vitamin C help her cope with her repeated illnesses.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Products, Home Remedies Aid in Work Crisis (The Lakeland Ledger)

Sometimes, you have a crisis right there in your cubicle, and we're not talking about not meeting deadlines. We're talking broken nails and frozen zippers.From fancy to basic, which product is best to stash in your desk drawer'BREAKOUTS

Merck Serono Receives CHMP Positive Opinion For Marketing Authorization For Erbitux Including 1st-Line Colorectal ... (Medical News Today)

Merck KGaA announced that it received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), the scientific committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA), for its application to broaden the use of the targeted cancer therapy Erbitux® (cetuximab) to an enlarged lab

Custom therapy foreseen (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Chicago - Researchers have pinpointed a gene that predicts which colon cancer patients will respond to a novel cancer...

Erbitux OK for colorectal cancer patients with genetic marker (USA Today)

A new study shows which colorectal cancer patients may benefit from a drug and which would be better off without it.

Tried & Tested: CoffeeBerry to the rescue (The New Straits Times)

RevalEskin contains CoffeeBerry, scientifically proven to be the most potent natural antioxidant in skin care. You can have your java every day... on your face. And the results are wonderful, writes PRASANNA RAMAN.

Does your man look after his health? (iVillage)

Is the doctor's surgery alien territory for your man? Research has revealed while many men still cringe at the thought of dropping their pants in front of the doctor, regular checks and being informed are vital to staying healthy.

Effective Parenting (Sin Chew Jit Poh)

Parenting is a paradox. On the one hand there are so much joy and pleasure in seeing our children grow from a helpless little baby to a toddler and then a teenager and finally to a responsible adult. On the other hand, our children can also be a source of pain and heartaches.

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse - Are Ya Juicin' It? (Medical News Today)

http://hotmedicalnews.com - Irritable, angry, aggressive, but feeling strong and invincible, Mr. A, 32, a bodybuilder and prison guard, stopped at a convenience store to call his boss. Car trouble on the way to work.. He would be late. Mr.

ASK LAURA MERCIER (The New Straits Times)

Q: My face is fair; however I suffer from with mild rosacea and my body tone is a bit yellowish. My face will become yellowish or dull when I am tired. How do I choose a foundation to balance the different tones? â€" Wong Yew Kiong, Kuala Lumpur.

Alma Lasers gets FDA nod for new device (Globes Online)

The firm's Harmony XL can be adapted for several applications.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Skin kits offer at-home alternative (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

There’s a whole lot of sanding, planing and buffing going on in bathrooms coast to coast.

He Was a Teenage Spy, Surrounded by Treacherous Adults (The Trinidad Guardian)

LONDON, July 17 â€" The problem with most movie action heroes, said Alex Pettyfer, who plays a teenage secret agent in the forthcoming film “Stormbreaker,” is that they are way too old.

A surgically repaired shoulder to cry on (Yakima Herald-Republic)

I knew I was in trouble when I woke up in the middle of the night, stared down a darkened hallway at a thin trail of light coming through a window, and asked myself: Where am I?

Treating Aesthetic And Dermatological Conditions - Lutronic Announces World's First 'Smart' Fractional CO2 Laser System (Medical News Today)

Lutronic, Inc., one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of medical laser systems, announced today that its MOSAIC eCO2 system, the next generation in fractional resurfacing lasers combining fractional technology with the deep ablative features of a CO2 laser, is in its late stages of FDA review and clearance.

MAKING THE ROUNDS WITH A JAIL NURSE (Arizona Daily Sun)

The day for a nurse at the county jail begins after breakfast at about 7 a.m.

ERBITUX(R) (Cetuximab) Data Demonstrate Improved Overall Survival in First-Line Treatment of Advanced Non-Small Cell ... (Finanzen.net)

ImClone Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMCL) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced results that show the addition of ERBITUX® (cetuximab) to platinum-based chemotherapy significantly increased overall ...

Erbitux adds 5 weeks to lung cancer survival (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Lung cancer patients treated in a large clinical trial with ImClone Systems Inc's Erbitux and chemotherapy lived about five weeks longer than patients treated with chemotherapy alone, according to study results released on Saturday.

Erbitux adds 5 weeks to lung cancer survival - study (Reuters via Yahoo! India News)

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Lung cancer patients treated in a large clinical trial with ImClone Systems Inc's Erbitux and chemotherapy lived about five weeks longer than patients treated with chemotherapy alone, according to results from the study released on Sunday.

Andropause: A turning point for men (Sunday Observer)

“Suddenly, I’m not half the man I used to be...” If the words to that Beatles song make a lot more sense to you now than they did when you heard it as a teenager, there may be more to your newfound understanding than the wisdom of years.

Erbitux Significantly Prolongs Survival in 1st-Line Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (FinanzNachrichten)

Chicago and Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - New Data Provides the Basis for the Future Role of Erbitux (cetuximab) as a Standard in Combination ...

Erbitux Significantly Prolongs Survival in 1st-Line Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Presseportal)

Chicago and Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - New Data Provides the Basis for the Future Role of Erbitux (cetuximab) as a Standard in Combination With Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in the 1st-Line Treatment of Patients With Non-Small Cell ...

Erbitux Significantly Prolongs Survival in 1st-Line ... (Stock World)

The addition of Erbitux(R) to a platinum-based chemotherapy significantly increased overall survival in the 1st-line treatment of NSCLC.(1) This data was presented today at the plenary session of the 44th American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) congress.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Testosterone therapy wins over patients (The Tennessean)

But doctors warn of risks

Knife crime is a fact of life for teenagers (Daily Telegraph)

Before Ben Sacks leaves school every day, he goes through a routine. He removes his tie and blazer, changes his shirt for a casual top, and puts on different trousers. The smart school shoes are replaced with trainers. The final item he puts on is the most important: the hoodie.

The healthiest buys in beauty, food and fitness (MSNBC)

Do you want to know which foundation is best for your skin, or which walking shoe wins for comfort and flexibility? Health magazine put the latest good-for-you products in beauty, food and fitness to the test in order to determine America’s healthiest buys.

Markets (May 30) (The Hindu)

STRATEGY Floriana Group to invest Rs 600 cr in spa centres The New Delhi-based Floriana Group, a conglomerate with a turnover of more than Rs 2,300 crore, plans to set up over 300 wellness centres-cum-spas by 2010 with an investment of up to Rs 600 crore. Floriana is offering spa services and a ...

Acne-battling clothing line released (UPI)

TORONTO, May 30 (UPI) -- A line of clothing using special fabrics to treat acne, rejuvenate aging skin and provide a sunscreen was announced in Toronto Friday.

Dr. Rock Positano: Beauty is Only Skin Deep, But Hi-Tech Repairs Are Better (HuffingtonPost)

Armed with better technology, plastic surgeons and dermatologists can offer as many options to smooth the skin as they do to plump it. And these options last longer, mend stronger and impose less "downtime" than other methods of the past.

Dr. Rock Positano: Beauty is Only Skin Deep, But Hi-Tech Repairs Better (HuffingtonPost)

Armed with better technology, plastic surgeons and dermatologists can offer as many options to smooth the skin as they do to plump it. And these options last longer, mend stronger and impose less "downtime" than other methods of the past.

Acne-battling clothing line released (Moldova.org)

A line of clothing using special fabrics to treat acne, rejuvenate aging skin and provide a sunscreen was announced in Toronto Friday.The Sunsoul company's casual, sports-oriented clothing line comes in yellow or blue, both of which use patent-pending technology that fuses fluorescent compounds to the micro-fiber of the material, resulting in the conversion of harmful UV rays and broad spectrum ...

How to Clear Up Your Skin Fast (Richfield Reaper)

(ARA) - Shellie-Rae prides herself on her youthful looks. She's nearly 40 but is often mistaken for a woman in her 20s. "I think people pay more attention to you when you walk into a room feeling good and looking great," says Rae, who is a makeup artist and stylist for the stars.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Chi town cruising, or a bad boy past (Modesto Bee)

I don't know about you, but my "Graffiti" years -- spent cruising Chicago's south suburbs -- were a harrowing experience.

Recruiting becoming a kid's game (Knoxville News Sentinel)

DESTIN, Fla. - The question was simple and direct to Florida football coach Urban Meyer.

Stillwaters (Alamosa Valley Courier)

Twenty young people including two foreign exchange students waited impatiently for the end of the speeches, the end of the awards and the end of the photo shoots.

2008 Volvo C30 (The Car Connection)

 2008 VOLVO C30 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "An S40 sedan with a butt tuck and all-new clothes" Edmunds: "The unusual hatchback draws inspiration from the classic 1800ES of the 1970s" Motor Trend: "The wild child of the Volvo family" The 2008 Volvo C30 receives rave reviews from automobile magazines and consumer car Web ...

Luxury Skin Care Brand Euoko Expands to Singapore (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Euoko, a luxury skin care brand owned by Euoko Group Inc., announced today that it has entered into a multi-store definitive distribution agreement with leading beauty retailer, Sccube, for retail distribution in Singapore.

Alma Lasers Announces FDA Clearance of the Harmony(XL) Multi-Application System at THE Aesthetic Show 2008 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Alma Lasers Ltd. , a global developer and marketer of laser, light, and radiofrequency based aesthetic devices, announced today at THE Aesthetic Show 2008 FDA clearance for its Harmony, the newest platform for multiple aesthetic laser and light treatments.

Now, Add Pimples to the List (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Dermatologists are working to address acne during pregnancy, a common problem among expectant women.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Now, Add Pimples to the List (The Florence Times-Daily)

Dermatologists are working to address acne during pregnancy, a common problem among expectant women.

San Bernardino police seek bank robber with tattooed neck (The Press-Enterprise)

SAN BERNARDINO - The same man, with a pair of lips tattooed on his neck, may have robbed two banks on the same block of downtown San Bernardino within five days, police said.

Make an at-home facial mask (Press & Sun-Bulletin)

You can use basic ingredients found around the house to make your own simple, hydrating masks. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, mud- or clay-based masks are great for balancing out your skin. Dry skin will benefit from hydrating masks made from glycerin, honey and oils.

15 (Film Journal)

Like a contemporary Asian new-wave film on amphetamines, Royston Tan's 15 is a surprising entry to emerge from the repressive state of Singapore.

Now, Add Pimples to the List (New York Times)

AS if packing on dozens of pounds isn?t bad enough, many pregnant women revert to their high school years, dermatologically speaking. It?s no surprise why they get pimples, really: During pregnancy, the body manufactures high levels of estrogen and progesterone. In turn, oil glands produce large quantities of sebum, which clogs oil glands, trapping bacteria and causing blackheads.

Man sought in two bank robberies (The Press-Enterprise)

SAN BERNARDINO - A man with a pair of lips tattooed on his neck may have robbed two banks on the same block of downtown San Bernardino within five days, police said today.

What Men Can Do About Dwindling Testosterone Levels (US News & World Report)

Gels, patches, and creams of the hormone aren't the only options.

real you (The Hanford Sentinel)

. These people can’t see you stumble in the hallway, or get anxious while speaking, or laughing so hard that milk squirts out your nose. They see you as you really are, the person underneath the bad acne and awkward glasses.

York Pharma pleased with Derms acquisition (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

Skin disease specialist York Pharma posted smaller than expected losses at the interim stage, helped by its acquisition of Derms Development, which transformed the company into a revenue creation business.

Professional Skateboarder Ryan Sheckler to Become the Newest Face of Proactiv Solution (Broadcast Newsroom)

PALM DESERT, Calif. , May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Guthy-Renker announced today that Ryan Sheckler , famed skateboarder and television star, has been chosen as the newest face of America's best-selling acne treatment, Proactiv Solution.

Media & Entertainment (Mondaq)

This month the Advertising Standards Authority (the "ASA") published the findings of its latest cosmetics advertising survey, reporting that 93% of the cosmetic advertisements examined between 12 July 2007 and 12 September 2007 were in compliance with the Code.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

CLRS Technology Accelerates Infrastructure Growth Anticipating FDA Clearance for At-Home IPL Acne Device (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

CLRS Technology today announced a series of corporate milestones in anticipation of FDA clearance for CLARO, the company's innovative at-home acne treatment device.

Professional Skateboarder Ryan Sheckler to Become the Newest Face of Proactiv Solution (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Guthy-Renker announced today that Ryan Sheckler, famed skateboarder and television star, has been chosen as the newest face of America's best-selling acne treatment, Proactiv Solution.

Ex-Connetics executive settles insider charges (San Jose Mercury News)

A former Connetics executive agreed to pay $723,000 to settle U.S. regulatory claims he illegally traded on inside information about the maker of skin drugs and tipped off a friend.

Students' drug arrests prompt warnings (Morris Ledger)

After three teenagers were ar rested for dealing prescription drugs at Madison High School in the last three weeks, police and school officials have begun warning parents to find out what's in their medicine cabinets and to be on the alert for teen drug use, authorities said yesterday.

NuU Medspa Join the Mission to March for Babies®; NuU Participate in Raising Awareness for March of Dimes® (PR.com)

NuU Medspa has devoted their efforts to The 39th Annual March for Babies held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Wesley Bolin Plaza, AZ. The March of Dimes® Walk heightens awareness and funds for the prevention of premature birth â€" the leading cause of newborn death and healthy babies. The 39th Annual March For Babiesâ„¢ have raised over $900,000 as of today â€" and donations are still pouring ...

SAN MARCOS: Robbers flee with Mr. Taco cash (North County Times)

SAN MARCOS ---- Two men robbed a Mr. Taco restaurant at gunpoint Tuesday night, according to sheriff's officials speaking on emergency radio frequencies. The event was reported shortly before 9 p.m., when dispatchers notified deputies that two men on

Starwatch Consumer: Napster service on AT&T phones (The Kansas City Star)

Napster Inc. said its subscription music downloading service will become available to between 5 million and 6 million AT&T Inc. mobile phone customers in June.

Book Review: Not My Turn to Die - Memoirs of a Broken Childhood in Bosnia by Savo Heleta (Blogcritics.org)

An engrossing first-hand historical account of a violent time that many have overlooked. When I think back to the early 1990s, I was in high school and worried about boys and where I should apply to college. Being a teenager, I, like so many other teens, would melodramatically label our lives as "hellish" since we were going through that typical adolescent rebellion and complaining about too ...

Clinical Trials Update: May 27, 2008 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

Richardson On Weather Watch (Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)

Pipedreamer's connections are hoping the rain stays away from Sandown ahead of the Brigadier Gerard.

RICHARDSON ON WEATHER WATCH (Sporting Life)

Pipedreamer's connections are hoping the rain stays away from Sandown ahead of the Group 3 Betfair Brigadier Gerard Stakes on Thursday.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Microdermabrasion Kits Reviewed (The Lakeland Ledger)

There's a whole lot of sanding, planing and buffing going on in bathrooms coast to coast. The work isn't to improve the home, but the skin, through the magic of over-the-counter microdermabrasion kits.

Testing microdermabrasion kits, professional visits (The Standard-Times)

There's a whole lot of sanding, planing and buffing going on in bathrooms coast to coast. The work isn't to improve the home, but the skin, through the magic of over-the-counter microdermabrasion kits.

Learn about makeup (The Times-News)

Girls, do you have questions about how to put on makeup? Moms, do you want your daughters to learn how to take care of their skin and maybe pick up a few tips yourself? Do it together, suggest organizers of an upcoming class.

The week ahead (Daily Telegraph)

A guide to company results and meetings, and economic statistics.

The forgotten kid of Guantánamo (Salon.com)

A teenager captured in Afghanistan and shipped to the U.S. prison remained unknown to the world for five years. Now he's being tried as an adult.

So: Yaya (Sun Star)

ONE student in our school's summer class program was an hour late for his math class. His teacher thus asked for the reason. The student's response: "Naglayas kasi maid namin. Walang gumising sa akin."

Beware of poison-laced tonics (The Borneo Post)

VERY often, we hear people blame foreign mercenaries for killing innocent people through bomb blasts or suicide attacks in crowded places. But what about the manufacturers of adulterated and fake medicines?

Navigating health coverage (The Record)

The first step is to begin educating yourself about the health insurance market in your state. A good place to start is a Web site run by the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute, www.healthinsuranceinfo.net.

FDA Clears Of Its Spectra VRM III Q-Switched Nd:Yag Laser System For Treating A Broad Spectrum Of Dermatological And ... (Medical News Today)

Lutronic has announced that it has received FDA clearance to market its Spectra VRM III. This dual pulse Q-Switched Nd:Yag laser is the feature-rich successor to the Spectra VRM II. The laser produces 4 wavelengths (1064 nm, 532 nm, 585 nm, 650 nm) in Q-switched nanosecond pulse.

Acne drug linked to depression (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Use of isotretinoin, the active ingredient in the acne drug Accutane, apparently more than doubles the risk of depression, according to results of a study.

Monday, May 26, 2008

Beauty cold turkey: What happened when a grooming addict ditched her routine (Daily Mail)

My first blow-dry was in 1982. I was 12, and oblivious to the fact I had the bad-hair gene. Thanks to my Greek-Egyptian parents, the thick, coarse, curly locks on my head grew up and out, rather than down like my friends' hair.

EFoodSafety Endorses The European Commission's Marketing Authorization Of GlaxoSmithKline's Pre-Pandemic Bird Flu ... (Medical News Today)

eFoodSafety.com, Inc. applauds the European Commission's marketing authorization in the European Union of GlaxoSmithKline's ("GSK") H5N1 pre-pandemic bird flu vaccine Prepandrixâ„¢.

Spa Spy (Daily Telegraph)

Our health sleuth investigates the curative claims of wellbeing retreats worldwide .

C. diff bacteria infection sickens, kills more people (The Patriot-News)

The infection raged inside Kate Hannon for days before anyone could figure out what was wrong. It turned out to be C. diff, a bacteria that lives in the intestines of many people but is usually held in check by "good" bacteria.

Metagenomics Of Skin Reveals Insights Into The Human Microbiome (Science Daily)

The human body is home to a diverse range of microorganisms, estimated to outnumber human cells in a healthy adult by ten fold. The importance of characterizing human microbiota for understanding health and disease is highlighted by the recent launch of the Human Microbiome Project by the National Institutes of Health. A report, published in Genome Research describes the investigation of healthy ...

WHO Bridges Rich-Poor Intellectual Property Split (Planet Ark)

GENEVA - The World Health Organisation's member governments overcame a rich-poor rift over how to manage intellectual property on Saturday and endorsed a strategy to help developing countries access more life-saving medicines.

Your Health: Vitamin D deficiency may cause pain and is underestimated (Tri-State Neighbor)

Q:I've had extreme chronic pain in my lower back, pelvis, hips and legs for nearly four years. Lying flat was agony, so I had to sleep propped up on a love seat.

Non-Surgical Facelift on the First Coast (First Coast News)

JACKSONVILLE, FL â€" The fight against the hands of time has a new weapon. People are the First Coast are now getting facelifts without any surgery and with very little downtime. It's because of the new Fraxel Re:pair laser.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

‘Zits’ creators draw from real life (Tacoma News Tribune)

Starting today, new characters â€" and some more of familiar characters â€" are in The News Tribune’s Sunday Comics.

Obsession with body can be overcome (The Columbus Dispatch)

Q: My 20-year-old daughter has struggled for years with mental-health issues. Her therapist said she has body dysmorphic disorder. Will you explain the condition?

WHO bridges IP split on drugs (TVNZ)

The World Health Organisation's 193 member states overcame their deep divisions over intellectual property rules on Saturday and endorsed a strategy to help improve developing-country access to drugs and medical tests.

WHO bridges rich-poor intellectual property split (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The World Health Organisation's 193 member states on Saturday overcame their deep divisions over intellectual property rules and endorsed a strategy to help improve developing-country access to drugs and medical tests.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Products for Asian skin (The Star)

BEING the face of billboard advertisements is not an easy feat and it never was Reiko Soo’s dream to be featured in one.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Acne Not Just A Teen Issue (Medical News Today)

While acne may traditionally be viewed as a teenage "rite of passage," results from a groundbreaking national survey released show that acne is a problem that also commonly affects adults.

Former teacher gets year in jail (Mobile Press-Register)

BAY MINETTE â€" A former Loxley Elementary School teacher was ordered Thursday to serve a year behind bars and undergo intense drug rehabilitation, about month after a Baldwin County jury convicted her of stashing methamphetamine and marijuana in her home.

Laser clinic for women launched in Chennai (Chennai Online)

Chennai, May 23: Satin Skin, a health care provider, has launched a laser clinic for treatment of acne, wrinkle reduction, burn and scars for women. Satin Skin said the treatment of skin differed from person to person according to the skin type.

Acne scars: What's the best treatment? (Mayo Clinic)

Acne scars are stubborn, and no single treatment is best for everyone. Various procedures can improve your complexion, however. One option may be to inject collagen or fat under the skin and into the acne scars. This fills out or stretches the skin, which makes acne scars less noticeable.

Metagenomics of skin reveals insights into the human microbiome (EurekAlert!)

Friday, May 23, 2008 â€" The human body is home to a diverse range of microorganisms, estimated to outnumber human cells in a healthy adult by ten fold.

Acne -- not just a teen issue (NBC26 Green Bay)

LOS ANGELES -- While acne may traditionally be viewed as a teenage "rite of passage," results from a groundbreaking national survey show that acne is a problem that also commonly affects adults.

ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Releases Electronic New Acne Product (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Today ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. , manufacturer of medical devices and innovative technologies, announced that it has released its latest revolutionary product, the electronic Acne-Pen, for sale on its website http://www.acne-pen.com.

Jones' 'three-drug cocktail' (The Australian)

THE extent of Marion Jones' use of performance-enhancing drugs before the Sydney Olympics was laid before a US court on Wednesday when confessed steroid supplier Angel Heredia claimed he was asked whether the disgraced sprinter could load three drugs into the same syringe.

Acne - Not Just a Teen Issue (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

While acne may traditionally be viewed as a teenage "rite of passage," results from a groundbreaking national survey released today show that acne is a problem that also commonly affects adults.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Hormones, stress pop out zits on adults (Knoxville News Sentinel)

It often strikes in the dead of night.You hit the sack, your skin all clean and clear.

Get close to dermatologist results at home (Detroit News)

There's a whole lot of sanding, planing and buffing going on in bathrooms coast to coast. The work isn't to improve the home, but the skin, through the magic of over-the-counter microdermabrasion kits.

Call For More Education On Sports Drug Abuse (Medical News Today)

A Clinical Biochemist called for more education about anabolic steroid drug abuse at a conference in Birmingham (UK). Speaking at the annual conference of the Association for Clinical Biochemistry, Dr Michael Wheeler spoke out about the unknown side effects of drug abuse in sport.

Marion Jones 'sought drug cocktail' (Daily Telegraph)

Trial hears sprinter hated needles, writes Simon Hart in San Francisco.

Johnson & Johnson's Big Design Challenge (BusinessWeek)

J&J Chief Design Officer Chris Hacker is a man with a mission: to bring sustainable design to corporate America

Acne prescription Solodyn recalled (KXAN 36 Austin)

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) -- A company known for making medication to treat acne has voluntarily recalled an antibiotic used to treat severe skin problems.

Marion Jones 'tried to inject three substances' (Times Online)

The extent of Marion Jones’s performance-enhancing drugs programme was laid before a court here yesterday when Angel Heredia, the Mexican who is a self-confessed supplier of drugs, claimed that he was asked whether Jones could load three drugs into the same syringe.

Blogger Stephanie Klein discusses newest book (Austin American-Statesman)

Stephanie Klein doesn't look the slightest bit outrageous as I plop down across the table from her at 360 Uno in Davenport Village. I had been expecting someone bigger, brimming over with sassiness, but instead, Klein, 32, is petite and pretty in pearls and a white cardigan. With a Caesar salad and iced coffee in front of her, she could be any young West Lake Hills matron. There's little ...

Old Antibiotic May Find New Life As A Stroke Treatment (Science Daily)

An old intravenous antibiotic may have new life as a stroke treatment, researchers say. Minocycline appears to reduce stroke damage in multiple ways -- inhibiting white blood cells and enzymes that, at least acutely, can destroy brain tissue and blood vessels, respectively, say researchers. The broad-spectrum antibiotic also seems to reduce cell suicide in the minutes and hours following a ...

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Instead of Baking in the Sun This Summer Choose SensiClear for Clear, Radiant Skin (PR.com)

Need an acne solution? SensiClear Acne Treatment System with Retextra is what smart faces will be wearing for a blemish-free summer. [PR.com - May 21, 2008]

Dueling diagnoses may hold key to Jewish Federation shooter's fate (Seattle Times)

He was angry, awkward, depressed. He had teenage acne, was embarrassed about being short and unemployed. He was suspicious of everyone. This much the experts agree...

Clinical Trials Update: May 20, 2008 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

Acne drug prevents tissue damage from emphysema (Florida Today)

Researchers say they may be able to prevent the tissue damage that lung diseases, such as emphysema, cause by treating patients with doxycycline, an antibiotic commonly used to treat acne.

Obagi Medical rises on analyst 'Buy' rating (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Shares of Obagi Medical Products Inc. are rising after an analyst placed a "Buy" rating on the stock, saying new products will help the skin-care products maker post stronger profit growth.

Five steps to lasting beauty (CNN.com)

Most of my clients don't realize that the way they look and the way they think about their looks are two separate issues. Most strive for physical beauty without directly addressing the second concept, assuming that once they "fix" themselves, they'll be filled with peace and self-esteem.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

A flirtation with Chicken Little (The Washington Times)

This is no time for John McCain to be John McCain. The Republican nominee-to-be, who flirted with the idea of joining...

Is that egg on your face? (The State)

What can you change in your diet that will help you put your best face forward? 1. Green tea. Wrinkles are caused by a loss of three vital skin structures: collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The goal in wrinkle treatment is to increase levels of these three substances, says Dr. Leslie Baumann, author of “The Skin Type Solution (Bantam, 2006).” Drink two to four cups of green tea per day. ...

Health: Skin Solutions (CBS 3 Philadelphia)

In health, Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl has details on one of the newest ways to get pretty skin -- a clear, smooth complexion.

Old antibiotic may find new life as a stroke treatment (EurekAlert!)

An old intravenous antibiotic may have new life as a stroke treatment, researchers say.

Officials dial back tale of abduction attempts (KOB-TV Albuquerque)

Valencia County officials are now saying that there has only been one attempted abduction of a small girl in the past three weeks, not three.

Workbytes: Wooooo! Can’t-fail pointers for grads (The Des Moines Register)

Workbytes offers some basic career advice that will pave the path to personal and professional prosperity.

Teens Use Technology to Fight Blemishes (Richfield Reaper)

(ARA) - Prom season is fast approaching and while the kids are excited, a lot of moms with teenagers are experiencing uncomfortable flashbacks.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Summer acne breakout (Toronto Sun)

Bathers, cyclists and runners everywhere are rediscovering contact acne

How to Clear Up Your Skin Fast (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - Shellie-Rae prides herself on her youthful looks. She's nearly 40 but is often mistaken for a woman in her 20s. "I think people pay more attention to you when you walk into a room feeling good and looking great," says Rae, who is a makeup artist and stylist for the stars.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Center helps cancer patients feel beautiful again (Sun-Sentinel)

Pines center's services give cancer patients an image boost Patti Ershowsky had been through the thinning hair, dry mouth and chipped fingernails. When she developed an annoying case of acne that made her feel like a teenager stuck in puberty, the 51-year-old soccer mom went looking for relief.

Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema (ABC 7 El Paso)

THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they may be able to prevent the tissue damage that lung diseases, such as emphysema, cause by treating the patient with...

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Global skin care product sales to exceed Dhs164bn by 2010 (AME Info)

Spectacular growth in skin care products for almost every skin situation including acne, anti-aging, sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin, and make up care among others has propelled the global skin care market that is set to exceed Dhs164bn in sales by 2010.

Canadian and U.S. Dermatologists Launch New Cosmetic Breakthrough (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

In the fight Against Acne/Rosacea /Psoriasis/ Eczema

Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema (Health Scout)

Doxycycline in mice boosts protective protein, too early to see benefit in humans.

When acne grows up (Lake County Journals)

Acne was once thought to be confined to that awkward period of adolescence.

Homemade Pimple Solution

Simple pimple treatment solution with proven safety and effectiveness record. Use widely by doctors.

Man Robbed At Gunpoint In Parking Lot (Eyewitness News 3 Hartford)

Police are searching for two men they say robbed a man in Newington at gunpoint.

Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema (MedicineNet.com)

Title: Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema Category: Health News Created: 5/16/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2008

Skincare For The Acne Prone

What makes a person acne-prone? Certainly not skin type, and yet proper skincare is crucial to an acne-free existence.

Man mugged in Newington (WTNH-TV New Haven)

Newington (WTNH, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM) _ Police are looking for two men who robbed a man at gunpoint Monday morning in Newington.

An Acne Free You

Get rid of that unwanted acne for good. Learn the simple steps to help keep your skin looking its best.

Is There A Cure For Acne?

Is there a cure for acne? Learn about some natural remedies that could be the final answer to this question.

Lung Damage In Emphysema Halted By Common Acne Drug (Medical News Today)

An antibiotic commonly used to treat acne can prevent tissue damage caused by lung diseases such as emphysema, researchers have found.

Common drug halts lung damage in emphysema (EurekAlert!)

An antibiotic commonly used to treat acne can prevent tissue damage caused by lung diseases such as emphysema, researchers have found.

Senetek PLC Announces Positive Results from Pyratine-6(TM) Clinical Trial in Patients with Acne Rosacea (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Senetek PLC , a Life Sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, today announced

Acne Scarring Problems Solved With Dermabrasion

Acne scarring is unpleasant. We are well aware of that. It does not look good but, more importantly, it can be immensely damaging to self-confidence.

Skinvisible Signs Licensing Agreement for Two Acne Formulations (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Skinvisible, Inc. , a research and development company focused on formulating enhanced patented dermatology products, announced it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Embil Pharmaceutical Co.

Best Acne Scars Cream

Acne... the problem that no one wants it but many get it. Acne can affect many aspects of your social life, including your personality and self-trust.

How To Treat Acne

Treating acne shouldn't be expensive and too complicated. Luckily, there are many acne skin care and treatment products out there that can be good for you.

Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema (KOLD News 13 Tuscon)

THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they may be able to prevent the tissue damage that lung diseases, such as emphysema, cause by treating the patient with...

Cure your Acne Fast - Your Make-Up and Acne

Sometimes acne products just don't work as well as you'd like. But it might not be the products fault! Find how your make-up routine could cure your acne fast.

Best Acne Scar Treatment

Acne scars can be a real cause of embarrassment and anxiety for sufferers. Quickly discover how you can get rid of acne scars with the best acne scar treatment.

What Foods Help Cure Acne

The phrase "you are what you eat" is true so it pays to know which foods help cure acne. Pimple prevention and treatment should always include food intake into consideration.

Understanding What Acne Is And What Causes It!

Understanding the true cause of acne will help you find the right treatment. This article highlights how acne is caused, who gets it and what you can do about it.

How to Avoid Acne Vulgaris and Pimples

Nobody likes acne vulgaris and pimples... but there they are anyway. Pimples can be caused by some many things - your genes, your diet, your cleansing routine, your environment, and others.

A Biological Cream For All Types of Acne

Why acne appear is still arguable and lifestyle is often the blame of such skin problem. Glyco balm is the solution to all dermis problems in the reach of everyone's pocket.

On Nutrition: No proof pantothenate can cure acne (Contra Costa Times)

Q: Can you tell me anything about using D-calcium pantothenate for clearing up acne? Would it be effective as a cure? I am also concerned with the safety of the required amount.

What Can I Do To Clear Up Acne Scars

Acne scars are the 'leftovers' of acne breakouts. Usually they look like tiny craters on the skin that feel rough and uneven. Getting rid of acne scars is important for many reasons.

Remove Acne Scar

Removing acne scars does not need to be difficult if you know what treatments to use. Quickly discover how you can get rid of acne scars with a guaranteed acne scars treatment.

INVESTIGATION: Robber takes cash, cigarettes (York Daily Record)

A man with acne robbed a convenience store in York of cash and Newport cigarettes Monday night. The man entered the Turkey Hill Mini-Mart in the 700 block of Roosevelt Avenue just after 11 p.

Acne Information Focus

Acne is a dreaded skin problem that provokes the formation of comdones or blackheads all over the face. It sometimes also extends to the nearby regions - i.e. neck, chest and back.

Exciting Treatments That Cure Acne Fast

Product manufacturers are making a killing selling treatments that cure acne, or at least do the trick of what they call curing. Have you tried any of them? Did they cure your acne?

Senetek says acne drug results positive (PharmaBiz)

Senetek PLC, a Life Sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, announced positive study results from a clinical trial of Pyratine-6 in patients with acne rosacea.

New therapeutic applications of retinoid-type compounds. (Pharmalicencing)

Retinoid-type compounds can modulate the uncoupling proteins (UCP) activity and increase or decrease the heat dissipation in cells. These compounds could be used in the treatment of obesity or cachexia present in cancer patients.

Common Drug Halts Lung Damage In Emphysema, Study Shows (Science Daily)

An antibiotic commonly used to treat acne can prevent tissue damage caused by lung diseases such as emphysema, researchers have found. It appears to boost the body's ability to protect against damage to the lungs.

The Agony Of Cystic Acne

Cystic acne is one of the virulent forms of acne vulgaris, and its treatment is both long lasting and painstaking. Because it is so difficult to treat, we thought we should give you the basics.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Which Is The Best Acne Treatment?

If you have acne and you are looking for the best acne treatment, look no further because there are several options to choose from. Treating acne is not rocket science nor is it simple either.

Stop Acne Now!

Just about everyone gets acne at some point in their life. Most of us experience acne when going through puberty. The problem is people get acne at different times and to different levels of severity.

Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they may be able to prevent the tissue damage that lung diseases, such as emphysema, cause by treating the patient with doxycycline, an antibiotic commonly used to treat acne.

Ways To Prevent Acne - Daily Tips To Prevent Acne

We all can avoid pimples if we stick to some age-old guidelines. Following is a list of some daily tips that you can follow to prevent the happening of skin acne as much as you can.

Adult Acne - Skin Care Treatment

If you are an adult men or women and you have an acne problem, don't be embarrass. Acne in adult is a very common problem. Find out how you can get rid of adult acne problems.

Is Jessica Simpson Wrong About The Proactiv Solution?

Jessica Simpson is not the only celebrity who swears by this acne medication, Proactiv. And Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan have joined her in making it known that this was the solution to their acne problem.

Acne and Pimples - Clear Your Skin Fast

Worried about Acne? The most annoying act for an acne and pimples sufferer is to find herself in front of the mirror. Standing in front of her is a face that is remarkable for acne and pimples.

Beating Cystic Acne

Cystic acne; the most troublesome and severe form of acne you can have. Acne can be troublesome enough, but this kind of ailment is when it becomes so severe that the irritation and infection turns into cysts.

Acne Elimination With an Acne Natural Treatment

Treatment for acne has always been something of a debate. Acne is caused when the pores of the skin get clogged up with oil, thus causing pimples. Teenagers especially suffer from this, and search for treatment with urgency.

An Effective Acne Solution Method

Acne is a serious and distressing problem that affects a great number of people. Acne usually occurs when skin pores are blocked due to a combination of excessive sebum or oil produced by the body and other impurities.

How To Find The Best Blemish Acne Cream That Works

Finding an effective acne treatment can be a major problem for some but for most folks a simple solution has been available for quite some time. Get the simple answer to finding a blemish acne cream that works.

Acne Explained! Learn How Supplements Help Reduce Pimples

Acne occurs when our pores our blocked and the sebum (oil) does not drain to the surface. Bacteria then begins to grow and acne forms. Acne is a natural condition, and can also be treated and cure naturally.

Senetek PLC Announces Positive Results From Pyratine-6(TM) Clinical Trial In Patients With Acne Rosacea (Medical News Today)

Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY), a Life Sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, announced positive study results from a clinical trial of Pyratine-6(TM) in patients with acne rosacea.

Cannes' parallel talent-spotting events (AFP via Yahoo! News)

While the spotlight at Cannes remains beamed on the movies vying for the May 14-25 festival's coveted Palme d'Or, industry types and film buffs will be keeping their eyes trained on the parallel talent-spotting sections, Directors' Fortnight and Critics' Week.

Estee Lauder Companies Reports Third Quarter Earnings Per Share of $.46 (Centre Daily Times)

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today reported $1.88 billion in net sales for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2008, an 11% increase over the $1.69 billion reported in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales rose 7%.

Acne Pimple Home Remedies - Discover The Secrets of Well-Balanced Acne Diet

The basic for acne pimple home remedies is a healthy diet. Healthy diet can help your immune system and reduce acne. It's all about eating the right balance of nutrients, vitamins and drinking plenty of water on a regular basis.

Acneticin - The New Acne Miracle

You've just gotten an acne flare-up and you have a wedding this weekend. What do you do? How can you be acne free in just a few days? Is it even possible? Well now with Acneticin, yes, it's very possible!

`America's Most Wanted' notches 1,000th arrest (AP via Yahoo! News)

When he started "America's Most Wanted," John Walsh could point to at least one thing in its favor: Society's swampland of bad people doing bad things would never run dry. On that basis, the show seems a cinch to run forever.

Cure Your Acne Right Now - With Your Diet

Ever wondered why some people can use an acne product and get perfect results, whilst others try the same product and have nothing like the kind of skin the other person got? It's frustrating I know. I'm an acne sufferer myself.

How Diet Affects Acne

There is an ongoing debate about acne and one's diet. Some believe there's a link, some don't. However, since almost everybody says we are what we eat, it's hard to believe that there's no link between acne breakouts and one's diet.

Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema (HealthCentral.com)

Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they may be able to prevent the tissue damage that lung diseases, such as emphysema, cause by treating the patient with doxycycline, an antibiotic commonly used to treat acne.

How To Get Maximum Benefit From Acne Treatment Procedures

Acne is a skin disorder that normally affects teenagers or adolescents. Many attribute this condition to the raging hormones in a teen's body. This inflammatory skin disorder is primarily caused by the hair follicle and the oil gland that comes with it.

Can You Become Immune To Your Acne Medication?

You've used your brand of acne medication forever and it's always worked. Suddenly you have zits popping up all over the place. But you haven't changed a thing. What happened? Did I suddenly become immune to the type of treatment I'm using?

¡®M-ness¡¯ males swarm the shops (JoongAng Daily)

Acne and a dull complexion were once Ryu Dong-yeol¡¯s worst enemies when it came to interacting with others. The 34-year-old male, who works at a game company, confessed that he now uses tinted moisturizer, concealer and powder to cover up his flaws.

You Can Win the Fight Against Acne (Richfield Reaper)

(ARA) - Having clear skin simply makes you feel more confident and attractive. But unfortunately, struggling with blemishes and breakouts is something most of us can relate to. While you can't control your hormones or your genetics, there are ways to control your acne.

Home Remedy For Pimples - Effectively Prevent Acne

Are you sick of waking up everyday and seeing that you still have an acne problem? I'm sure you are. I felt the same way you do now before I discovered a home remedy for pimples that a friend of mine told me about.

Cure your Acne Fast - Choose the Right Product

Acne is a battle. That's for sure. It's rare that you ever come across a person who solved their acne with one simple treatment, but that's because most people don't know what to look for in a product, its quite simple once you know how.

Best Acne Products - What Works For You?

So what do you do when in doubt? Well, you could always consult the experts some more and no harm in that, but you could also take a veteran's (Me! Me!) word for it and try some of the acne products that I have done.

Acne Help - Get Rid of Acne Today!

cne help; finally! Let's get rid acne today! And honestly, it's pretty simple. Most companies will want you to believe that there is some magical solution that you must follow or you will spend the rest of your life battling blemishes. It's just not so.

Acne Solutions - Which One Should You Choose?

Given the wide range of acne solutions in the market, finding one that works for you shouldn't be too difficult. However, you may have a problem of plenty on your hands, so we tell you a few basics to keep in mind when choosing an acne solution.

Adult Acne

Acne isn't something that is just limited to teenagers. Many adults can experience sudden breakouts at any time of their lives - even if they did not experience acne when they were younger. About 25% of men and 50% of women will suffer from adult acne at some point.

Homemade acne scar remedy by olive Oil

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Acne Medicine - From Mild To Maximum

There are a tremendous number of lifestyle factors which could be responsible for placing you among the millions of people who suffer from acne. You may be able to control some of them, like your diet, your skin care regimen, and the levels of stress in your life.

Guy's High Tech Secret to Great Skin (Carteret County News-Times)

ARA) - No matter what the circumstance, the old saying is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether it's a job interview or a first date, you always want to look your best. But according to researchers, acne affects 25 percent of adult men.

Guy's High Tech Secret to Great Skin (Richfield Reaper)

ARA) - No matter what the circumstance, the old saying is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether it's a job interview or a first date, you always want to look your best. But according to researchers, acne affects 25 percent of adult men.

How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars - Top Acne Scars Treatments

Any person is vulnerable to acne. Acne is hated by most people because it can have damaging results on the social life and on the personality of a person so it's better to know how to get rid of acne scars and know how to prevent acne from reappearing.

Everything You've Always Wanted To Know About Acne But Were Afraid to Ask!

You have acne. Everyone has it at one point or another. But you hear so many contradictory statements from people regarding this oh so common skin ailment. If affects millions of people so it seems there are millions of opinions. So what is the truth about this skin condition?

What Causes Acne?

There are many possible causes of acne that most people haven't heard of. For those who don't suffer acne and have no occurrences in the family, you are lucky to have clear skin, but you might find the information useful just in case you have friends that have acne.

Control Pimples - Natural Ways To Cure Acne

Blackheads, zits, blemishes, bumps, pimples, whatever you are dealing with can be cured no matter how many other products you've used that failed to work. Let's be honest, it's hard to control pimples . Acne is something that not only teenagers deal with, but even adults have forms of it.

How To Cure Cystic Acne

Severe cystic acne is one of the worse skin conditions you can acquire. So many products have promised a cure for this condition. And almost all have turned into nothing but a bunch of false promises and hyped up hope, but no cure. This condition is difficult to alleviate.

Acne Treatment Guide (Medical News Today)

Acne is one of the most common skin disorders in both males and females, occurring on the chest, face, shoulders and back. Almost everyone between the age of puberty and adulthood experiences acne. Because of the prevalence of acne, many people search for an acne treatment, often for various reasons.

Scalp Acne - The Irritating Itch

Many people have to deal with the itchy problem of scalp acne, but plenty of them will go on thinking that it is dandruff, or some kind of rash. The thing is, not many people are aware of the existence of scalp acne, and we thought it our duty to educate.

Acne Cream Treatment - Risks And Alternatives

There are many acne creams to choose from , but almost all of them are based on the same substances.The creams can be very effective for mild cases of acne,but can also work on more severe acne problems. You have to understand that acne creams work different for different people.

How To Clear Acne In A Simple Three-Step Routine

If acne is a major concern for you, the only real way to treat it is to go on a regular prevention regimen. If you're an experienced user of acne creams, pimple gels, and clear skin lotions you probably already know that just using those treatments doesn't stop acne from appearing.

Why Do I Still Get Acne Pimples?

Not everyone has severe outbreaks of acne, but most people of all ages get a pimple now and then or have outbreaks every so often. So why do you still get pimples when you wash your face, you're clean and you feel you do everything you can do to prevent them?

Acne Blackhead Natural Treatment Tips

Acne, typically found in growing adults, is a universal skin ailment. A very common type is, Blackheads, the most common type of acne, usually start when the excess oil caused by the overactive sebaceous glands in the skin, get trapped in the skin as the pores of the skin remain clogged, for sometime.

Evaluation Of Lifestyle Modification As A Way To Get Rid Of Acne

Acne vulgaris is a common problem in adolescent period. Despite the availability of medicines, still the cure is simply unachievable in many cases. The causes of acne may vary from person to person. This article describes the effect of lifestyle modification practiced by the author as a way to get rid of acne.

Treatment For Acne And Scars Using Herb

If you have been trying to get a treatment for acne, you surely know that there are many kinds of treatment available out there. All methods of treatment either over the counter or by prescription have their own pros and cons. Many people are moving away from the traditional treatment using prescription drugs nowadays.

Acne Pimple Natural Treatment - Natural Treatment To Get Rid Of Acne Pimples

Pimples are something we have all had to live with at some point in time. It is a common problem mostly targeting youth in their mid-teens and the solutions are almost always heavy on pocket. We can get rid of or better still; prevent the occurrence of acne all together by following a simple regimen.

4 Amazing and Effective Ways To Get Rid Of Acne!

By following these 4 tips, you can cure your acne easily and quickly. You can start to get significant results over your acne condition in just weeks, if not days. Be rest assured that these techniques and methods are all tried and tested so you should know you are doing something really good for your acne.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Sanofi-aventis Launches Teen Acne Awareness Program and Web Site (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

With acne being one of the most common skin diseases affecting nearly 80 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24, Dermik Laboratories, a business of sanofi-aventis, today announced the launch of AcneHeroes.com, a new Web site designed to educate teens and parents about the condition and provide answers to their acne-related questions and skincare tips.

Are Natural Cures For Acne Worth Trying?

If you are dealing with acne, you are not alone. Acne is a common skin condition in all parts of the world. The fact that acne presents itself in such an obvious manner can make it an embarrassing ordeal. This is why there are so many drugs being marketed that claim to solve the acne problem.

That’s Edutainment (Miami New Times)

It’s official. Hip-hop is no longer the “CNN of the streets,” as Chuck D. labeled it back in the heyday. We’re in a postbling era, when Lil Wayne quips he doesn’t do coke because it gives him acne, and Rick Ross has a number one album. No offense to the Big Boss, but we’ ...

Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Blemish Therapy Awarded Top Industry Beauty Award for Innovation by Cosmetic Executive ... (Centre Daily Times)

Bare Escentuals, Inc. (Nasdaq:BARE), the creators of bareMinerals(R), is proud to announce that RareMinerals(TM) Blemish Therapy won the CEW Insiders Choice Award for most innovative beauty product of the year. With 600 new products entered, 135 finalists and over 4000 cosmetic industry executives voting, RareMinerals Blemish Therapy is the 2008 winner in the Facial and Skincare category for ...

Toothbrush, knickers and acne cream... Paris Hilton's back-seat secrets reveal her whirlwind life (Daily Mail)

Paris Hilton has always been keen on living life in a goldfish bowl. But surely this is taking things a little bit too far. The heiress and her rocker boyfriend Benji Madden's car appears to be doubling as a mobile home, as the back seat of the Cadillac was littered with the detritus of the couple's life

How To Get Rid Of Your Acne Fast - Natural Or Cream Treatment, What Is Best For You

Thousands of people are suffering from acne, and so we can all agree that this is a big problem. On top of having acne another problem is to find the right medication or treatment to get rid of acne permanently. Seriously some people would give a leg and an arm to get rid of their acne for good.

Natural Acne Treatment - Tips To Get Rid Of Acne Naturally

No matter how we perceive it to be acne is actually curable in the beginning by natural herbs and adopting healthy routines. A more nasty type of acne would definitely demand the attention of proper medical services though. In other, mild cases, acne can be very successfully treated with herbs and oils used frequently in our everyday life.

What Is Acne Vulgaris? (Medical News Today)

Acne vulgaris is the medical term for common acne. Acne is widespread among teenagers, although a smaller percentage of adults in their 30's and 40's still get acne. Common acne is characterized by the presence of one or all of the following: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustule or pimples that are seen on the face, chest, back, shoulders, even neck.

Fast Ways To Cure Your Acne - Ginger And Garlic

Every acne sufferer is looking for the perfect acne cure, and I was no different. I suffered from terrible acne, even to the point where I was depressed. I was the sort of acne sufferer who went out and bought every kind of treatment I could get my hands on, in an attempt to cure my acne for good.

Best Ways To Get Rid Of Acne Fast

Our skin produces sebum oil all the time which should find its way out through the follicle ducts in our skin. When these ducts get blocked due to some reason, the sebum is trapped resulting in the skin getting inflamed. If a certain bacterium P. Acnes, which resides in the skin, infects that skin, the skin will get acne.

Cure Acne The Natural Way And Control Pimples

Everyday there seems to be some kind of advertisement on television for the latest solution to control pimples and breakouts, or just plain cure acne. Have you ever wondered if they really work like they say they do? I have and I've tried a great number of them in an effort to find a cure for my acne problems.

Acne Glossary - 40 Terms Commonly Used When Talking/writing About Acne (Medical News Today)

Acne: The general term for clogged skin pores which includes blackheads and whiteheads, as well as severe kind like cysts or nodules, usually found on the face, neck, chest, back, and shoulders. Acne vulgaris: The medical term for common acne, which manifests itself as blackheads, whiteheads, papules and pustules. Androgens: Hormones that prompt the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum.

Acne Cream Treatment - Do Acne Cream Treatments Really Work?

Acne treatments do not work for almost everyone but for some very severe acne problems these creams are imperative to say but the least. A lot of various creams are available both over the counter and by prescription. There are relative pros and cons of each one of them and you should preferably choose them after consulting with your doctor.

Does Stress Cause Acne?

This has been an argument amongst professionals for a very long time. There are those that believe that stress causes acne and there are others who say that it cannot be scientifically proven. So what is the truth? Stress in and of itself does not cause your face to breakout. But it still is related to causing blemishes to emerge.

How To Cure Your Acne Cheaply With These 3 Methods

In this article, you will be shown the top 3 methods to cure acne on a strict budget. That means no expensive creams, lotions and pills. You are only going to concentrate on cheap methods to cure acne. Although these methods are cheap to implement, but do not ever underestimate what they are able to do on your acne condition. Let's get started.

Acne Rosacea Affects Millions Worldwide - Many Don't Know They Have It (Medical News Today)

Acne Rosacea affects millions of people worldwide, although some of those afflicted with the skin condition are not aware that they have it. For some people, the condition looks similar to a sunburn or flushing of the cheeks. Rosacea - often knows as acne rosacea - is a long term or chronic dermatitis that involves inflammation of the cheeks, forehead, nose or eyelids.

Amazing Natural Cure For Acne Works Fast

Probably one of the hardest things to deal with in life is probably pimples and other forms of acne problems. Anyone suffering from this, including yourself, can use a natural cure for acne that really works fast. Let's face it, if you rely on the most popular treatments to cure acne that are see in magazines or television, you're going to spend a fortune.

Best Acne Solutions - Do They Exist?

There is a reason behind that question in the headline. To most long-term acne sufferers, it may very well seem as though their troubles are endless, because nothing has an effect on those cursed spots and pesky pimples. However, there are acne solutions that work, and having tried several of them before deciding on a few, I would love to share them with you.

Do Acne Treatment Work? Is There Any Acne Treatments That Really Work?

Acne affects the majority of us at some point in our lives and a question that often crops up in our minds is whether there is an effective acne treatment out there that really delivers the goods. Good news is that there is, not only one but loads of time tested acne treatments that have done wonders for several people plagued by this monster.

Treat Acne at Home

Cleansers can be bought at the chemists or supermarket, but you can also try using some natural ingredients from your kitchen. Lemons and limes will often help, and the way to use them is to squeeze some juice into warm water, then gently splash onto your face. This is often more effective than buying cleansers at $50 a pop because lemons and limes are natural anti-bacterials!

MenScience Launches Maximum Strength Advanced Acne Pads On-the-Go Acne Fighting Prevention, Guaranteed - Ba-dah Bing, ... (PRWeb)

Just in time for the hot, humid summer months (a.k.a. 'acne season'), it is with great pleasure that we announce the latest addition of our full line of prescription-grade acne formulas, the Advanced Acne Pads. Ideal for men of all ages with mild to moderate acne, MenScience's maximum strength Advanced Acne Pads are specially formulated to prevent and control acne breakouts without over drying ...

Does Chocolate Cause Acne? Truth and Myths Behind Acne

Several studies have been made to enquire about food that causes or can cause acne. But there is no clear evidence that this food causes acne and this doesn't. 1. Acne is caused by consuming chocolate. The fact that consuming chocolate causes acne is a myth that has been around for years. Doctors and scientists after considerable research have refuted the old myth that chocolate causes acne.

How To Clear Acne By Following An Easy Rule To Look For In Acne Treatment Products

There are literally thousands or even millions of people across the country that struggle with acne. It shows; there are also millions of products (or least it seems so) specifically designed to address acne. However, there's a problem. Almost none of them work. There is a way, though, to clear up your skin, as long as you know what you should look for in the products you use.