March 8th is World Kidney Day Too


Updated 03/08/07 2:38 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

March 8th is World Kidney Day Too

March 8th is a popular day, not only is it International Women's Day, but is World Kidney Day too. To celebrate this vital organ, I thought I would let you know that Web MD recently reported that chronic kidney disease is on the rise, especially among older adults and those carrying too much weight. The CDC believes that nearly 17% of U.S. adults 20 and older have the disease, and according to Read more

Health Officials Go Undercover to Find Mercury-Laced Skin Cream


Updated 02/24/12 11:24 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Smuggled Mexican Skin Creams Contain Mercury

We're happy to present this article from our friends at Allure: California health officials are going undercover to find the distributors of smuggled Mexican skin creams containing dangerous levels of mercury. The creams are mainly skin lighteners, since mercury removes pigment. The tainted cosmetics are brought into in the country illegally and sold surreptitiously at pharmacies, shops, and Read more