Are plastic baby bottles a danger to the infants who drink from them? A preliminary report from the National Institutes of Health suggests that hard plastic made with an ingredient named bisphenol A (BPA), found in baby and reusable water bottles, may pose serious health risks.

Retailers like Wal-mart and Toys-R-Us announced plans to pull the products from shelves, including BPA baby bottles. Here is what else you need to know: (more…)

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What it is: Cellulite Water Reduction Therapy is a new hydrotherapy spa treatment for cellulite.

How does the Cellulite Water Reduction Therapy work? Clients at the Medical Spa at Nova in Ashburn, Va., lie in a tub while a pressurized stream of water is run up the legs and buttocks. (more…)

Sodium Nitrite Since the ’60s, this preservative in smoked meats such as hot dogs, bacon, and sausages has raised eyebrows – proceed with caution. (more…)

People who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are convinced that at least one aspect of their appearance is hideous – even despite repeated cosmetic surgery, in many cases.

Now, research at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA has found that people with body dysmorphic disorder process visual information differently than others do.

People with and without the disorder looked at digital images of faces. Brain scans showed that relative to the others, those with body dysmorphic disorder relied more on the analytical left side of the brain, even when looking at blurry photographs that generally require more holistic right-brain activity. (more…)

Do you need to eat less to live longer? Or maybe a better question is: Would you eat less to live longer? Eating is one of the pleasures of life and I am not ready to give it up. The good news is that this whole “eat less, live longer” thingy is largely a myth anyway.

Research shows that you do not necessarily need to eat less to live longer, all you need is to follow a few simple rules. (more…)

Have you ever heard of the Brush Test? Do you need to take the Brush Test? No, it has nothing to do with brushing your teeth properly, but the Brush Test may save your life, so read on.

Research from Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore) and the National Cancer Institute shows that the incidence of HPV related oral cancer in the U.S. significantly increased from 1973-2004, particularly among younger men.

Oral cancer kills more people than melanoma, and half of those diagnosed with oral cancer survive five years or less. Researchers believe the rate increase may be related to an increase in oral sex. The good news is that there is now a test that can help you prevent this dreaded fate. (more…)