The AMA Takes a Strong Stance Against Retouching Campaigns


Updated 06/28/11 3:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

AMA Against Retouching Models in Ad Campaigns

OnSugar blogger The Fash Pack recently reported on the ongoing debate regarding model retouching in ad campaigns. Read about the latest developments on this controversial topic right now. Over the last few years debates concerning the rise in retouching has never been too far from the headlines. Ralph Lauren most notably made headlines back in 2009 for the dramatic photoshopping of model Filippa Read more

New Year's Resolution Suggestions


Updated 12/21/09 4:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

New Year's Resolution Suggestions

Are you still struggling to come up with your New Year's Resolutions for 2007 even thought it is just around the corner? The American Medical Association (AMA) has come up with a list of suggestions to help you start looking ahead to changes you can make today to improve your health in 2007 and beyond. Don't smoke Eat your fruits and vegetables Cut back on salt Limit fat in your diet Reduce the Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

Younger Women Getting Heart Attacks Without Realizing It, Study Says


Updated 02/22/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Heart Attack Symptoms For Younger Women

You may think that heart attacks happen when you're older, and when they do, the sudden, gripping pain in your chest will be all you need to know that you're having one. But a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that in reality, women are getting heart attacks younger and without the normal symptoms we think are the signs of a heart attack. The study, Read more

Antibiotics Worthless Against Most Sinus Infections, Study Says


Updated 02/17/12 10:02 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Natural Ways to Relieve Sinus Infections

When suffering from the pain and pressure of a sinus infection, getting a prescription for antibiotics becomes priority number one. New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association put this practice into question. Hold onto your tissues folks — scientists found antibiotics don't ease patients' symptoms any faster than placebo pills. The small study included 166 adults Read more

Fat-Proof Your Life


Updated 02/10/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fat-Proof Your Marriage

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Maridel Reyes It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain. "Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause Read more

Why New Yorkers Live Longer Than the Rest of the US


Updated 01/05/12 5:02 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

The Secret to New York City's High Life Expectancy Rate

Well here's a new year's shocker for you — The Annual Summary of Vital Statistics has just announced that New York City has surpassed national figures with its all-time high life expectancy of 80.6 years. That's right, New Yorkers are living longer than ever before, and not only that, but they are living, on average, two years longer than the rest of the country. "By investing in health care Read more

Proposed Warning Labels on Photoshopped Celeb Photos to Prevent Eating Disorders


Updated 12/02/11 1:49 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Warning Labels on Photoshopped Images of Celebrities and Models

Alcohol can lead to liver problems and cigarettes can cause lung cancer, so it's obvious why these products have warning labels. What about Photoshopped images of celebrities and models? Should these come with warning labels, too? Research shows that images portraying "perfect bodies" can have negative effects on body image, leading to anxiety and eating disorders, especially in young women. Read more

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea


Updated 12/03/11 12:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Tea — does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? We filter the research to find out which health claims actually hold water. By Kate Lowenstein The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you'd think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful Read more

Should Child Beauty Pageants Be Banned Altogether?


Updated 11/12/11 12:26 AM · Posted by · 14 comments

Should Child Beauty Pageants Be Banned?

We're excited to present this thought-provoking story from Allure: Protestors of an upcoming Melbourne child beauty pageant have taken to the streets of Australia with signs reading: "Affection Not Perfection" and "Babies Not Barbies." They've asked that the government step in and apply an age restriction for the event, which will be run by the American-based Universal Royalty Beauty Pageant Read more