Peanut Allergies: Progress Made


Updated 03/08/07 3:40 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Peanut Allergies:  Progress Made

About 1% of the U.S. population has a peanut allergy. The percentage may seem small, but since reactions can be fatal, finding a way to prevent it is becoming increasingly important. Many schools even ban peanut butter from children's bagged lunches. That's why this news is so promising. Progress has been made in desensitizing children with peanut allergies using a form of immunotherapy - a Read more

Sulfite Sensitivity


Updated 12/10/07 6:52 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Sulfite Sensitivity

Sulfites are sulfur based preservatives that are used to prevent or reduce discoloration of light-colored fruits and vegetables. They are also used to prevent black spots on shrimp and lobster. They are used to condition dough and maintain the stability and potency of certain medications. Most (except for a few) wines contain sulfites. Yeast naturally produces sulfites during fermentation Read more

Home Improvement: Why Don't Men Notice Decorating Changes?


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Gender Differences in Home Decorating

I'm happy to present a post from Stylelist Home! Turns out there's a slight difference when it comes to how women and men approach home improvements and decorating at home. According to a recent study by retailer TK Maxx — not to be confused with TJ Maxx — a poll of 2,000 women reported that men don't notice the decorating changes they make to the household more than 50 percent of the time. Read more

Celebrities Remember Whitney Houston


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Whitney Houston Death Reactions From Celebrities

The sad and shocking news of Whitney Houston's death this weekend prompted her friends and other stars to share their thoughts about the singer. Her good pal Mariah Carey gave condolences to Whitney's family while Christina Aguilera said, "We have lost another legend." The Recording Academy also released a statement saying, "Six-time Grammy winner Whitney Houston was one of the world's greatest Read more

5 Strange Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy


Updated 02/13/12 4:05 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

5 Surprising Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! This sweet treat may also boost brainpower, help you relax, and more! By Mara Betsch, Prevention Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates — and making them a regular treat throughout the year. A recent study found that those consuming the highest levels of chocolate had a 37 Read more

Geeky Proposals Caught on Film


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Geeky Proposals on Video

With Valentine's Day creeping around the corner, we're caught up in the season of love. If it's marriage we're talking, these days, to make a serious statement of your heart's intentions it's all about adding some geeky personality for an unforgettable proposal. We've seen dozens of these proposals memorialized on the web to send our hearts aflutter. The latest: the below video combines binary Read more

Fashion Week Makeup Gives Model Lindsey Wixson an Allergic Reaction


Updated 03/12/11 4:29 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Lindsey Wixson Has Allergic Reaction to Fashion Week Makeup 2011-03-07 12:44:05

Poor Lindsey Wixson. The 16-year-old Fashion Week staple has tweeted that instead of walking the rest of Paris Fashion Week, "I'm coming home tomorrow due to an allergic reaction to the make-up from the day before. :(" Here's wishing her a fast recovery, and many, less allergic Fashion Weeks in the years ahead. I feel terrible for Lindsey, and her misfortune is a good reminder that makeup can Read more

Announcing a Pregnancy: I'm Going to Be a Dad


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A Dad's Creative Way of Announcing Baby News

When British photographer Tom Robinson found out he was going to be a father, he couldn't wait to share the news with friends and family. "It's generally a good idea to wait until the three-month scan before telling people you're going to have a baby, just to make sure everything is OK. I'm terrible at keeping secrets, so after only a few weeks I told my boss at work that I was going to be a dad Read more

Buzz Blabber: The Chuck Finale Divides Fans


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Chuck Series Finale Fan Review

Popular TV shows brought mixed emotions to commenters this week. From saying goodbye to Chuck to the new episodes of Grey's Anatomy and The Vampire Diaries, we pulled together some of your reactions to get the full scoop. It's time to get caught up on the talk of the town this week! The end of Chuck brought mixed reviews "I am satisfied with the episode in general, but as a finale not so much. Read more

What's Yummy This Week


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Top Food Stories Jan. 30–Feb. 3

Leonardo DiCaprio has entered the coffee business, and we're excited about it. But we're also huge tea lovers, and here are the reasons why. Don't skip out on Winter farmers markets — you might miss a lot of cold-weather goodies. Jay Leno's reaction to the veggie pizza Michelle Obama convinced him to try had us laughing out loud. Need another laugh? Check out the best food-filled Super Bowl Read more