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

Buzz Blabber: The Great Gatsby Is Already Capturing Hearts


Updated 05/27/12 2:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Great Gatsby Trailer Reaction

Between the glittery pictures and the trailer for The Great Gatsby, moviegoers are already looking forward to Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel. However, it was a big week for TV, too, and with finales popping off like champagne corks at one of Gatsby's soirees, everyone had something to say about the dramatic season enders of Glee and Revenge. The Great Read more

Fashion Week Makeup Gives Model Lindsey Wixson an Allergic Reaction


Updated 03/07/11 11:17 PM · Posted by · 12 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

Cher Lloyd Performs Her New Single "Want You Back" and Talks Snoop Dogg and Wedding Plans


Updated 05/22/12 2:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cher Lloyd Performs "Want You Back" Live (Video)

Cher Lloyd first made waves as a 16-year-old contestant on the UK's The X Factor, winning over the judges with her version of Soulja Boy's "Turn My Swag On." Cut to two years later, and Cher is poised to bring her signature style of pop — and big personality — to the States. Her new single, "Want You Back," featuring a rap by Snoop Dogg, will hit radio stations here today and we were lucky Read more

Buzz Blabber: Grey's Anatomy Finale Is a Big Upset


Updated 05/20/12 1:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grey's Anatomy Season Finale Fan Reaction

It looks like we weren't the only ones gabbing about the big entertainment stories this week! Grey's Anatomy ignited quite a response by ending its season with a shocking death. The news is in about all the series cancellations and renewals, and not everyone is pleased. Meanwhile, the Magic Mike stars graced the cover of Entertainment Weekly, but not everyone is feeling the stripper vibe. Check Read more

Tina Fey Shares Memories of Her Skinny and Chubby Years


Updated 05/18/12 1:32 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tina Fey Quotes on Juice Fasts, Dieting, and Body Image

Happy Birthday to our fave funny lady! Tina Fey turns 42 today. We've been fans of the actress, writer, and comedienne since her early days on Saturday Night Live. Like many of us, Tina's weight has fluctuated over the course of her career, and to mark her birthday, we're sharing some of her funny quotes from juice cleanses to body image. Before making the leap from writers room to on-camera Read more

Facebook IPO Makes Bono World's Richest Musician


Updated 05/18/12 9:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity News For May 18, 2012 Early Edition

Bono's cashing in on Facebook's IPO — HuffPost Entertainment Joe Jonas was robbed in NYC — Us Weekly 50 Cent hospitalized: stomach flu or publicity stunt? — People Madagascar 3 is a hit at Cannes — Hollywood Reporter Sacha Baron Cohen almost unrecognizable as himself — Lainey Gossip Sophia Grace and Rosie team up with Magic Johnson — TooFab Carrie Underwood says relationship with Read more

American Idol: Was the Right Person Voted Off?


Updated 05/18/12 5:22 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Joshua Ledet Eliminated From American Idol

Joshua Ledet has been let go of season 11 of American Idol. I don't know about you, but I just overreacted a little bit. My neighbors might come over and check to make sure if I'm all right after the shriek that I let out when Ryan announced Phillip Phillips would be joining Jessica Sanchez at next week's finale. Admittedly, I haven't been championing Joshua over the past couple weeks, but that's Read more